The Centre Culturel de l’Ouest, which runs Fontevraud Abbey, wanted to develop partnerships with Saumur-based businesses to become more involved in the local economy and increase the resources provided by patronage for implementing its cultural project.
As a result, in the first quarter of 2009,
25 businesses in the industry, sales, construction and service
sectors, with a total of 2,800 employees, signed a patronage
agreement with the Centre Culturel de l'Ouest.
The partnerships, formed like a club, aim to
foster regional cooperation between the Abbey, businesses and
employees. In this context, friendly meetings involving unusual
tours of the Abbey, regular information about the Abbey's projects,
possibilities of compensation and B-to-B exchanges are being
planned.
Imaginary worlds and voyages
7 exhibition and exploratory stops, 7 rendezvous throughout
summer 2009
Fontevraud invites you into the world of
make-believe.
As the grand finale of the triptych launched in 2007 on the
wonderland theme, the "Imaginary Worlds and Voyages" programme will
capture your imagination this summer. With exhibitions on carnival
art (26/06-08/11), illustrations by François Place (2/06-
05/11), the Big Wheel (26/06-12/09) and contemporary art works,
there's something for everyone!
The Abbey also
welcomes the whole family every weekend for a chance to meet
historians, enjoy the magical night-time extravaganzas and dream
under the stars during the open-air cinema showings.
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