Festival À Table

Festival À Table: When Puppetry Meets Gastronomy

Born within the Saison culturelle de l'Ernée, the Festival À Table is a unique concept that unites two fundamental pleasures: live performance and culinary art. Since its creation, it has established itself as a highlight of the cultural programming in the Pays de l'Ernée, attracting a curious and gourmand audience.

A Partnership Between Eleven Cultural Structures

The festival is the result of a collaboration between eleven Loire structures spread across three departments: Mayenne, Sarthe, and Maine-et-Loire. This network allows for the pooling of resources and the offering of a rich and diverse artistic program, circulating companies and shows throughout the territory.

Puppet and Object Theatre Shows

The Festival À Table's program focuses on the arts of puppetry and object theatre. Professional companies present their creations in an intimate setting, where the proximity between artists and spectators creates a warm and complicit atmosphere. Among the shows presented in recent editions, we find creations like "Mathilde et Claire" or "Le Rire des oiseaux", which combine visual poetry and inventive storytelling.

A Signature Culinary Experience

What distinguishes the Festival À Table from other cultural events is the integration of a gastronomic dimension into each evening. Culinary designer Gwendoline Blosse, in collaboration with a group of volunteer "cordon-bleus" from Ernée, designs original menus that echo the shows presented. The dishes, served between performances, fully participate in the artistic experience, engaging all the spectator's senses.

The Espace Clair de Lune, the Festival's Showcase

The festival takes place at the Espace Clair de Lune, Ernée's performance venue. This versatile cultural space, in the heart of the town, offers an ideal setting for these evenings that blend stage performances and moments of conviviality around the table. The limited capacity ensures a rare proximity between artists and the public.

An Unmissable Autumn Event

Scheduled every year in November, the Festival À Table is in its eighth edition. Over the years, it has built a loyal local audience and attracted spectators from all over Mayenne, seduced by this original formula that rhymes culture with conviviality.