Hi!
Thanks for dropping by for a look at the latest information about Rencontres Volcaniques in the Massif Central next year.
Where?
The Chateau d'Alleret is owned by an association that runs summer holiday camps for kids mainly from Paris and Marseilles. Batala Massif rehearses there in the summer, and for the past three years we've run percussion workshops as part of their holidays. Here's a link to their website, where you'll find photos of the whole site in a slide show (diaporama). I'm sure you'll agree it's a fantastic place for an encontro!
Getting here?
We'll do a pick up from the place that suits most people; at the moment this is likely to be based on y'all finding cheap flights to Paris and the train down to Brioude (20 minutes from Alleret) via Clermont-Ferrand. Otherwise maybe TGV from Paris to Lyon, although that's more expensive and about 2&1/2 hours drive away from Alleret. Let us know if you have other ideas.
What are we going to do?
We'll post a detailed programme ... in the meantime, here are the main elements:
- A choice of workshops including percussion, dance, choreography, to create an evening show.
- Outdoor activities will be available for those that want to try canoing or mountain-biking for example.
- For those interested in the youth work we've been doing, (or bringing their own young people with them), we'll be having a mini youth encontro, and involving them in the weekend.
- An outdoor rehearsal open to the public.
- A gig!
- And a Saturday night party with afro-latin music, both live and with top DJs, Juanito and Angus.
- Nothing is planned for the Sunday, apart from a lie-in and brunch. So have a blast Saturday!
Cost
We are working on grants and sponsorships to keep the cost down as far as possible. We'll know more by the end of the year and will give you at least a guide price then.
Accommodation and Meals
There are 90 - 120 bedspaces in the chateau and its annex. Once we have filled 100, (and we really hope to do that) we can also accommodate tents. More details nearer the time. By booking the chateau, we get the services of a chef (Marc) and staff for the meals. We plan to have at least one meal which is a collaboration between Marc and Willie!
And ...
For those who may want to come out for longer, (it's half term week), just let us know and we'll do what we can to make it happen. It's a fantastic place for a holiday.
If you want us to send you updates when we have them, (or if you have any questions) please send me an e-mail at info@batalamassif.fr and we'll get a mailing list going.
Bring it on!!!!
Agrandir le plan
