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08 Ardennes

Close to the Belgian border on the way to Luxembourg the town of Charleville-Mézières (08 Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne) holds a Drum Festival (Tambours de Fete )where the town beats to the rhythm of worldwide percussions.

During three days drums echoes in the town, they are everywhere!!!
This festival is a time for festive and original events
apéri-drum is the friendly time of the festival. From 11am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, a giant apérif takes place on the place Ducale, in the centre of Charleville, traditional meals are also proposed by local associations.
Tempo City is the heart of the festival. A round stage located in the centre of the place Ducale, different carts and street performers.
After Beat is the night birds; a meeting point on Friday and Saturday nights from 11pm to 3am. Located under a big top in the yard of the St Remy church. 3 concerts are scheduled each evening.
Saturday from 10:30pm - Night parade
The Compagnie de la Dernière Minute and le Bagad Arduinn will play and walk in procession from the theatre to the After Beat big top. A colourful parade, fireworks, torches and drums.

For more info see www.tamboursdefete.com