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ALDEARDE'S NIGHTS
Je vous écris de Verdun...
The creative team behind Les Nuits d’Aldéarde has set itself a new challenge for
the summer of 2026 : to create an original show dedicated to the early
20th century in Airvault and across France.
Buoyed by the show’s success, the team has decided
to embark on the adventure again for the summer of 2027 !
Our goal? To share and delight !
What matters most? Seeing you smile !
This show will take you on a journey through an era
that was moving, elegant, and full of joy.
Let yourself be swept away in a whirlwind of high spirits 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…
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.
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.