Toulouse. An exceptional night organized at the Halle de la Machine during the Christmas holidays
By Gabriel Kenedi
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The holidays of Christmas promise to be full of surprises Machine Halla Toulouse. Between December 17 and 31, 2022, make way for Asterion’s Christmas, the highlights of which are detailed for you!
“A special (or almost) Christmas market”
“It’s a recurring event with little new things like the real almost Christmas market, which will be held on December 17 and 18,” explains Francois Delarozierethe artistic director of Cie La Machine, who recently gave an exclusive interview to Toulouse News to (re)read by clicking on this link.
“We realize that our True Machinists have hidden talents, that they produce and create objects or situations that are quite comical and quite singular. We can come and buy products made by our True Machinists. There are some amazing stuff, like musical postcards, serigraphs, drawings, comic strips… It will really be a very special market, and we can already announce that it will snow there! “, he adds.
All accompanied by the sweet scent of chestnuts, waffles, hot chocolate and wine that perfume the air! Something to delight the taste buds of young and old alike!
The real market of almost Christmas
Saturday 17 – from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. – and Sunday 18 December – from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
> Forecourt of the Halle de la Machine. Free access
An exceptional night
Another unmissable event of this holiday for night owls: the night ! “It’s a unique opportunity to visit the Halle at night. With the machines lit, this gives a very special atmosphere ! “says François Delarozière. It is therefore on Saturday December 17 that you will discover the night machines, since the Halle de La Machine will be open until 11 p.m.
Armed with their guitar, double bass, trumpet, but also a flute casserole, a storm machine, a central battery and a pastisophone… the machinist-musicians of the Halle de la Machine reinterpret, in a way that is as rock’n’roll as it is mechanical, the great tradition of Christmas choirs.
Torch in hand, Asterion the Minotaur extended his trips until dusk. Climb aboard its temple, to discover the Trail of the Giants under the starry vault.
> Exceptional night, Saturday December 17 until 11 p.m.
Journeys on the back of a minotaur and the Carré Sénart merry-go-round
Beyond these special events, it will of course be possible to ride on the Minotaur’s back. At 14 meters tall and weighing 47 tons, Asterion is an impressive living machine. A word of advice: to be sure of making this trip, it is better to book before you come! Count from 5 to 9.5 euros for a trip.
Another animation: the famous merry-go-round Sénart square. Fish, giant buffaloes and mechanical insects at the Manège Carré Sénart invite adults and children on an imaginary round at the heart of the fairground arts, on Place Bouilloux-Lafont. Count 3.50 euros for a carousel ride.
NB: Don’t miss the exceptional night on Saturday 17
December, organized as part of Asterion’s Christmas. On this occasion, the Carré Sénart Manège and the Minotaure will watch until 11 p.m., by torchlight
Winter and varied tales
Asterion’s Christmas is also tales do you want some here ! “These stories will be told and set to music by our True Machinists. Listen to their stories and set off on an imaginary journey: by sleigh to the North Pole, by toboggan in the mountains, or on foot in the footsteps of the abominable snowman”, details the Halle de La Machine, which also promises “an avalanche of good mood” and a “soft storm of snowflakes”.
> Winter Tales and variety: every day from December 17 to 30 (except Saturday December 24 and closing days):
– 4 p.m.: 8 – 11 years old
– 4:45 p.m.: 4 – 7 years old
> Free with open access.
> On Saturday December 17 at 4:45 p.m., the tale will also be interpreted in French Sign Language
Closure of the Halle from January 1
From January 1, the Halle de la Machine will close its doors for a period of five weeks, during which the small and large machines of the mechanical bestiary will be offered a fitness cure.
“Cogs and mechanisms will be pampered by our team of True Veterinarians and Dermatologists. In the program ? Dismantling, revision, emptying, cleaning, maintenance, painting, and varnish! Asterion and Ariane will meet you on Saturday February 4 for the very first curtain lever of 2023.
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