From November 6 to 28, the town of Publier is paying tribute to the poet Anna de Noailles through the ADN Festival, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of her birth. This event features a variety of cultural activities.
The festival will open on Tuesday, November 10 at 6 PM in the l’Étoile du lac festival hall with the official opening. Anna de Noailles' poems will be performed by students from Publier's three school groups. Entry is free, followed by a friendly reception.
On Thursday, November 12 at 6 PM, the Anna de Noailles media library will host an evening titled "An Evening with Anna de Noailles or the Poetic Ear." An actress will recite her poems and evoke the artist's life in a Belle Époque atmosphere. Entry is free.
On Friday, November 13 at 8:30 PM, the Châtaigniers hall will resonate with the "Voix de femmes" (Women's Voices) concert evening. Franco-Canadian artist Fanny Lajoie and Estelle Giordani will present a gentle French chanson concert. Doors open at 8 PM, with refreshments available on site. Entry is free.
On Saturday, November 14 at 8:30 PM, the l’Étoile du lac festival hall will present "ADN or Freedom," an original creation for the festival. This performance, blending theater, dance, circus, and music, will recount Anna de Noailles' life, featuring actress Anne Lore Leguicheux, Delphine Halle, the Valentin’s Company, Swiss circus Coquino, Benjamin Labbé, and the Morning Cookies. Entry is free, with doors opening at 8 PM and refreshments available on site.
Finally, from November 6 to 28, the galerie de l’eau (Water Gallery) will host an exhibition by visual artist and painter Colette Deblé. Known for her extensive project depicting women in art history, she will exhibit 18 wash drawings dedicated to the poet. The vernissage will take place on November 6 at 6 PM. Entry is free.
