Luncheon on the Grass in 1900 costumes

Domaine des Collettes

Sunday, September 22

Named after one of Manet’s famous paintings, and used by filmmaker Jean Renoir in his film, “Le déjeuner sur l’herbe” is repeated this year in the grounds of the Domaine Renoir during the European Heritage Days.

A convivial occasion where everyone is invited to participate in period costume (circa 1900), and to bring their own picnic, also in the style of yesteryear.
So no coolers, even for drinks (unless they’re enclosed in wicker-style wrapping or in wicker trunks), and no pets either.
And to complete the picture, don’t forget the white or checked tablecloth (or, failing that, a white sheet).

Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Domaine des Collettes – from 10:30 a.m.

Picnic and country day in period costume
Please bring a wicker basket and a white or checked tablecloth.
Coolers are not permitted.

Further information Cultural Affairs Department: 04 93 22 19 05

Free entrance

Free shuttle service from the Police Municipale from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Return from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Entertainment

From 10am to 1pm
Jeux d’Antan with the Ludothèque team:
Sack races – Hoops – Spinning top games – Wooden bilboquets…

From 10 am to 5 pm
Lacemakers present: Lace demonstrations, two free lace discovery workshops for children and adults

Exhibition of vintage vehicles: 7 cars and 1 motorcycle

From 11 a.m.
Musical interludes with the Atelier Z choir accompanied by an accordionist

Presence of the “Villeneuve-Loubet se danse” association on the program:
– Le quadrille des lanciers by Olivier Metra
– Extracts from Le quadrille de la Chauve-Souris
– Choreography on RADETZKY’s march
– Friendly initiation accessible to all to Polka music

What is the quadrille: a ballroom dance par excellence throughout the 19th century, traditionally danced by 4 couples forming a square and facing each other.
It consists of a series of 5 figures: the pantalon, the été, the poule, the pastourelle (or trénis) and the finale (or saint-simonienne).

At 2:30 pm
Olive Tree Games organized by the Cultural Affairs Department:
On-site registration from 2pm, family game starts at 2:30pm with a small prize for participants and a gift for the winning team.