Partners

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Reciprocal letters of commitment have been signed with Yannick Pirot, who is leading the "Le bocage du Boischaut Sud" project for B28, as well as with Laëtitia Thevenet of the "Festival Natur'Art" Association and Benoit Pinero of the "Nebula liger / un fleuve à soi" project.

We have also contacted the "Talon Haut Studio" project and the "La Veine" association to explore a potential partnership.

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Roulez Village, a social enterprise specializing in rural mobility, will facilitate transportation for residents.

Serrurerie du Val de Loire, also based in Léré, will design and create the display stands for the photographic works.

KFL Location, another prominent Léré-based company, will be responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies in May and September 2026. Photos will be projected on a giant screen, and a DJ set will provide entertainment.

La Gaieté Léréenne, a restaurant and catering service in Léré, will offer refined traditional French cuisine to festival visitors.

Les Vadrouilles d'Amélie will transport enthusiasts of local culture...and 2CVs along the beautiful surrounding roads!

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The Léré Town Hall actively supports the project, which will bring prestige to the town.

Culture Léré has signed the charter of the Greater Sancerre Tourist Office, designed to collectively strengthen the image and attractiveness of our magnificent region.

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We invited David Moinard and Vinciane Despret to collaborate on a project within the NOS VOISINS (OUR NEIGHBORS) art program for Bourges 2028, creating an offshoot of the exhibition.

We plan to combine the Cosne-sur-Loire train station (near Léré) and, in keeping with the program's interregional and European approach, the Paris-Bercy Bourgogne – Pays d’Auvergne train station, as open-air exhibition spaces, similar to the "Les Femmes s’exposent" (Women on Display) festival held at Saint-Lazare station.

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We contacted photographers in the Czech Republic and North Macedonia to involve them in our project. The cities of Skopje and České Budějovice are crossed by rivers (the Vardar and the Vltava) which will be the subject of a photographic project in connection with the Loire River.

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Joining our team of volunteers at Culture Léré is an excellent way to get involved in the project.

The village of Léré has a long tradition of welcoming and volunteering for major events such as the Gala des Vedettes and the Agricultural Fair, a tradition that dates back to the time of the Loire River boatmen.

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Buranlure Castle, near Léré, will host a photo exhibition in one of its outbuildings. The theme of water is particularly fitting, as "Buranlure" means "dwelling near the spring." Furthermore, its moat is fed by the Moulin-Neuf river, which found its natural outlet to the Loire there.

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True to its history and reputation for citizen engagement in village life, several associations will be involved in the project.

In particular, the legendary Lyre Léréenne will honor visitors with a musical serenade during the inauguration and closing ceremonies in May and September 2026.

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PICTO, a renowned player in the world of photography, will be involved in printing the works, with a highly developed CSR approach.