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ALDEARDE'S NIGHTS
Je vous écris de Verdun...
The creative team behind Les Nuits d’Aldéarde has taken on a new challenge for summer 2026: to create an original show dedicated to the early 20th century in Airvault and France.
Our goal? To share and delight!
Our reward? Your smile!
This new show will take you on a journey through an era that is at once moving, elegant, and full of joy.
Let yourself be swept away in a whirlwind of good humor and history: a unique opportunity to rediscover a not-so-distant past, awakening childhood memories and the stories of yesteryear passed down by our parents and grandparents…
Teaser for the 2026 show
Once upon a time...
In 1905, in Airvault, Édouard and Anna's house echoed with the laughter of a close-knit family. Around them, generations mingled: a grandmother who had come from Bressuire to ease her loneliness, a devoted Marie-Louise who watched over the children as if they were her own…
But the course of history was about to change everything.
Less than ten years later, Europe was engulfed in flames. The First World War swept away Paul and André, the eldest sons, who volunteered to join the ranks of the French infantrymen.
In the hell of the trenches, from Verdun to the Battle of the Somme, they discovered fear, mud, the roar of shells… and the fragile glimmer of hope.
Meanwhile, in Airvault, the waiting became a silent ordeal.
When the Armistice finally sounded, nothing would ever be the same again.
Will they return ?
And if so… at what cost ?
A poignant story about a family in the heart of the village, the courage of the soldiers, and the return of joy after the ordeal.
An intimate glimpse into an era that forever changed the destiny of
our families.
Ticketing
The box office is now open.
Adult ticket (12 years and older): €10.00 / Child ticket (under 12 years): €5.00
Seating is limited to 350 per evening to ensure good visibility of the performance.
One of the scenes in the show deals with the First World War and may be upsetting for younger viewers.
The refreshment stand
From 8:00 PM to 9:25 PM
Before the show, enjoy a friendly atmosphere at the refreshment stand run by volunteers from the association.
Food will also be available on site, allowing you to eat and drink at your leisure before
the performance.
The show in numbers
6
Monuments
A showcase of heritage never before seen in Airvault
130
Volunteers
They give their time to share the history of their village
30
Animals
Even more vivid and immersive scenes thanks to our animals
100
Costumes
A monumental task of creation and adjustment to adhere to history.
A unique event
Why is our event unique?
Entirely volunteer-based
Extras, technicians, directors, screenwriters… Everyone gives their time voluntarily to create the magic of each night!
Two years of preparation
This show has been in preparation for two years. It hopes to delight audiences even more than the first show !
Immersive
show
The viewer is immersed in the atmosphere of the era thanks to the village's architecture and
the staging.
Accessible
to all
L’ensemble des scènes est accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite.
Merci de nous contacter pour plus d'information sur le trajet.
A promenade performance
The originality of the show lies particularly in the walking tour, which allows you to admire the village and its streets.
An original scenario
Entirely created and written by a volunteer from the association, the scenario is perfectly suited to the village of Airvault.