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Poets’ Bivouac

Saturday 24 October at 10:00Lajoux

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In Lajoux, the Bivouac des poètes offers a meet-the-poets event on 24 October and a “Borders and Language” walk on 25 October.

About this event in the Jura in Lajoux

Two poetry events

The Bivouac des poètes is an annual event organised by the Bibliothèque populaire de Lajoux. It combines a meeting with renowned authors and a poetry walk: two events are announced for Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October in Lajoux.

Meet the poets at the Maison du Parc

Saturday is devoted to conversations with four poets. Arthur Billerey, Gorguine Valeourgeorgis, Claudine Bohi and Milène Tournier are the authors announced for this gathering at the Maison du Parc du Haut-Jura.

The weekend programme

  • Saturday 24 October at 5pm, at the Maison du Parc: meet poets Arthur Billerey, Gorguine Valeourgeorgis, Claudine Bohi and Milène Tournier.
  • Sunday 25 October at 10am, at the Bibliothèque populaire de Lajouxn: a poetry walk on the theme of “Borders and Language”, with poetry readings. Duration: 3 hours.

Sunday’s walk thus continues this annual event with poetry readings on the announced theme.

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Plan your visit in Lajoux

Poets’ Bivouac takes place in Lajoux. Before you set off, check the time and price shown above: these are provided by the organiser themselves. To make a day of it, see what else is on at the same time nearby.

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Frequently asked questions
When is Poets’ Bivouac in Lajoux ?+

Poets’ Bivouac takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026 from 10:00, and continues until Sunday 25 October 2026 (Paris time). If you have any last-minute doubts, please check with the organiser.

Where is Poets’ Bivouac ?+

Meet in Maison du Parc du Haut-Jura : Maison du Parc du Haut-Jura, 29 Lieu-dit Le Village, Lajoux (Jura). The Google Maps, Waze and OpenStreetMap links in the listing open directions directly.

Is Poets’ Bivouac free?+

Yes, admission is free. A great opportunity to go out without worrying about your budget.

Do I need to book?+

No booking requirement is stated. Arriving a little early is still a good idea for a relaxed visit.

Who is organising it and how can I find out more?+

The information is published by the organiser. You can contact them by email at gilles.prost@icloud.com.

What else is on in Lajoux around this date?+

Find other nearby events below the listing and events in the category Culture, as well as the ‘Today’, ‘This weekend’ and ‘This week’ pages.