The 6th Art de Vivre fair will, this year, be held in the Château de Haitze, in Ustaritz.
It is the first time that the Château de Haitze, known as the oldest residence in the Basque Country, has been officially open to the public. Since 1168, this estate has been the birthplace of one of the oldest families in the province of Labourd.
The 14th, 15th and 16th August 2009 – three days to…..
Three days to see at first-hand all the latest developments for the garden, the home, well-being and gastronomy.
A festive meeting of over 60 quality exhibitors, who may be considered as being difficult to find by the wider public, but who are present at this fair to offer visitors their creations and know-how.
Three days to wander about and discover the Park of the Château de Haitze, listed as a historical monument dating from the 12th century, which is opening its gates to the public.
In the barn of the chateau you will find professionals from the restaurant world who will propose their specialities at all moments of the day.
Three days to delight in entertainment for the whole family to enjoy:
• Presentation by Bernard Laffond: “Cooking with forgotten vegetables – a tasty pleasure for the palate and a boost for our health!”
• Gourmand market with the presence of “Slow food”
• Competition for the most elegant vintage car, in the presence of Christophe Hondelatte, patron of the 6th Art de Vivre fair, who will present the first prize.
Presentation, with the association “Ecurie Pays-Basque”, of vintage cars that will stand side-by-side with the latest “Jaguars”.
• Jean Louis Chatard and his “enchanted horse-drawn carriages” will recreate the stables and offer horse rides in the park.
• Open air introduction to Yoga by Sophie du Cray, who will outline the aims of this discipline before the lesson.
• 3 authors, 3 signatures
Paul Azoulay, writer, will autograph his last book on the stand of Céline Miguel, a mosaic artist.
Ségolène Lefevre will present “Les Femmes et l’amour du vin”.
Claude Labat will, through his latest book, talk about witchcraft in the Basque Country.
• Exhibition in the art market by Laurent AUZERIC, member of the “European Council of Consultants in Works of Art”.
For further information: www. journees-art-de-vivre.com