Les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine à La Buzine

Following on from the exhibition “Sempé, Rêver le monde,” artists, illustrators, educators and visitors take over the Château to celebrate imagination and creativity in all their forms.

For the European Heritage Days, Château de la Buzine invites you to “Rêver le monde,” an exceptional weekend dedicated to heritage, drawing, cinema, literature and creativity.

Following on from the exhibition “Sempé, Rêver le monde,” artists, illustrators, educators and visitors take over the Château to celebrate imagination and creativity in all their forms.

Two days to look, draw, listen, create, meet artists… and dream up the world together.

When you arrive, take your “Rêver le monde” Passport and set off to discover the Château's different worlds.

As you take part in the activities, have your passport stamped and collect the stages of your journey: Sempé, Pagnol, heritage, drawing, cinema, creativity… Explore, participate, collect stamps… and take on the “Rêver le monde” challenge!

► SATURDAY 10 A.M. — OPENING OF THE EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS “RÊVER LE MONDE”

SEMPÉ'S GALLERY: Exhibition “Sempé, Rêver le monde”

Enter the tender, funny and poetic world of Jean-Jacques Sempé. Drawings, characters, scenes from everyday life and small joys reveal the unique way the artist viewed the world.

THE CREATORS' WORKSHOP: THE CHILDREN'S BIG ARTISTIC GATHERING

Art workshops with the educators Here, the children become the artists! Throughout the day, our educators help them draw, invent, observe, tell stories and create through a multitude of workshops inspired by the world of illustration and Sempé.

Drawing everyday life • The illustrated press cover • The humor factory • Little characters and big worlds • Illustrated postcards • Music and drawings • Views of Provence

A large creative space where everyone can experiment, imagine and leave with their own creations.

THE STORY LIBRARY: Readings & tales

A warm space for children to settle in, listen to stories, browse books and travel through words and imagination.

JAZZ DES JOURS HEUREUX: Sempé's playlist

A great jazz lover, Sempé often drew to music. Sit back and enjoy a musical interlude featuring a playlist inspired by his world and tastes.

DRAW EACH OTHER: Face to face, pencils at the ready!

Everyone draws their partner without taking themselves too seriously. Once the portraits are finished, they are revealed, and we discover with humor how the other person sees us.

MINUTE PORTRAITS: “In the style of Sempé”

In just a few minutes, an illustrator sketches your portrait in black ink, with humor and lightness. Leave with your own caricature!

BAR OF TENDER WORDS

Share a small happiness, a detail of Marseille that makes you happy, a memory that makes you smile or a scene from everyday life you would have liked to see drawn. Throughout the day, visitors' words form a collection of lovely thoughts.

VINTAGE PHOTO BOOTH: “Sempé Atmosphere”

Strike a pose in a retro setting inspired by Sempé's world, surrounded by vintage accessories. Smile, have fun and leave with your souvenir!

THE LARGE “RÊVER LE MONDE” MURAL

From the morning onward, an original work begins to take shape before the public's eyes. Line by line, follow its creation and development throughout the day.

11 A.M. — OFFICIAL CEREMONY Official European Heritage Days proceedings in the presence of Jean-Jacques Sempé's family, invited artists and event partners. SPEECHES AND PRESENTATION OF THE DAYS

11:30 A.M. — EXCEPTIONAL TOUR “SEMPÉ, RÊVER LE MONDE”

Tour of the exhibition with the exhibition curator and artistic director. A special opportunity to discover the works, Sempé's different facets and the stories behind the exhibition's journey.

FROM 12 P.M. — THE FOOD TRUCK VILLAGE

Enjoy a delicious, convivial break in the Château's outdoor spaces with our food trucks:

Crêpes • Waffles • Cotton candy • Popcorn… The Château restaurant will also offer these Provençal specialties: panisses, pan bagnat, anchoïade and small vegetables, artisanal ice cream… to be enjoyed on the restaurant's shaded terrace

FROM 1 P.M. — THE 13 “RÊVER LE MONDE” EXPERIENCES

All the activities offered since the morning continue, and new events join the program.

THE AFTERNOON'S MAIN HIGHLIGHT:

THE ARTISTS AT WORK …. MEET • WATCH • DISCUSS • EXPERIMENT

How is a drawing born? How does an artist capture a face, a landscape, a movement or a scene from everyday life?

For this major Heritage Days event, the Château invites the public to enter directly into the artists' worlds and creative gestures.

They draw and create live in front of visitors, revealing their techniques, inspirations and ways of viewing the world.

More than a demonstration, The Artists at Work is a true space for encounters and sharing: the public can observe, ask questions, exchange ideas and, at certain times, experiment alongside the artists.

Caricature • Watercolor • Travel sketchbook • Bicycle • Illustration • Press cartoon

A special opportunity to discover the behind-the-scenes work of creation, see a piece take shape before your eyes and meet the people keeping drawing alive today.

STORIES OF LA BUZINE GUIDED TOURS

Discover the history and heritage of Château de la Buzine. A guided tour taking you back in time to uncover the secrets of this iconic place in Marseille.

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