June 10-11, 2023
- When : June 10 and 11, 2023
- Opening hours : from 10am to 6pm
- Where : on the esplanade of the Jardin des Plantes
- For whom : all audiences, from 3 years old
- FREE
An exceptional event, dedicated to felines and more particularly the Lynx. For 2 days, entertainment, concerts and meetings will be offered to families at the Jardin des Plantes. A fun and educational program and free for all. The sites that are usually paid will also be paid on June 10 and 11.
THE PROGRAM OF THE FELINE FESTIVAL
WORKSHOPS – SEVERAL THEMES
- When : Saturday and Sunday continuously
- Hours : 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Age : family, all audiences
- Free access, on the esplanade of the Jardin des Plantes
- The themes : “An organisation for the conservation of felines”, “The felines in question”, “Lynx and other felines in France”, The boreal lynx in France”
- Activities : exchanges with specialists, moulding, mask making, etc.
CONCERT – “CHAT CHAT CHAT” BY PASCAL PARISOT
Pascal Parisot sings of cats, their lives as pasha and their dances of cha cha cha. An exceptional open-air concert, full of little felines, poetry and rhythm, for the whole family!
- When : Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 pm
- Duration : 50 min
- Age : from 4 years old
- Where : on the Serres lawn
- (subject to availability)
ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE – LYNX WALKS
On the occasion of International Lynx Day, the Museum is pleased to unveil its ephemeral work “Lynx Walks” by street artist Nexer. See you for the artist’s last bomb shots and discover an exceptional anamorphosis.
- When : Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
- Duration : 30 min
- Age : for all
- Where : on the esplanade of the Jardin des Plantes
- Free access / Discussion with the artist at the end of the performance.
MEETING – LISTENING TO THE FELINES
Come and discuss “felines” with the team of the podcast Bestioles, co-produced by the Museum and France Inter. The opportunity to discover the backstage of the creation of this program: from writing to broadcasting. What characteristics of their anatomy made it possible to construct the scenarios? How are their personalities invented? How do their adventures take shape in sound version? Lynx, saber-toothed tiger or cheetah, these critters are not told at random!
- When : Sunday at 3 p.m.
- Duration : 30 min
- Age : from 6 years old
- Where : on the Serres lawn
- (subject to availability)
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL, FROM 3 YEARS OLD
MAKEUP
Tiger, cat, cheetah? To the delight of children, a make-up workshop to make up as your favourite feline… In partnership with the Institut Technique de Maquillage Paris
- When : Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- For whom : young audiences
- Where : on the esplanade of the Jardin des Plantes
LOTTO GAME
Take part in a lotto game inspired by the Buffon with your family: an illustrated lotto game, decorated with all species. This game, printed in thefourteenth century, is now kept in the Museum’s Central Library. It takes its name from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707-1788), a famous naturalist who directed the Jardin Royal des Plantes for nearly 50 years. Discover this revisited version; Souvenirs are to be won!
- When : Saturday, June 10
- Opening hours : from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Age : from 6 years old
- Where : at the Central Library
ON THE TRAIL OF THE LYNX
Discreet, a symbol of the wild world and a hymn to beauty, the lynx amazes and intrigues us despite the rare encounters. Put yourself in the shoes of the animal to discover its home range and the traps it encounters on its way.
- When : Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11
- Hours : 10:45 am, 1:45 pm, 3:15 pm and 4:45 pm
- Duration : 1 hour
- Age : from 8 years old
- Please note: remember to book the day at the reception tent (limited places)
AT THE SCHOOL OF THE LION CUBS
This tale transports children into the adventures of Nuru, a little lioness who describes the games and lives of the young lions of her clan. Throughout history, visitors are invited to make choices… lion choices!
- When : Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 20 min
- Age : from 3 years old
- Animation included in the price of the ticket for the exhibition “Félins”, without reservation
- Meet in the animation area of the “Felines” exhibition
THE FELINES OF THE SAVANNAH
A meeting with the scientific facilitators around diversity, food and the threats to the felines of the African savannah.
- When : Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
- Duration : 20 min
- Age : from 6 years old
- Entertainment included in the price of the Grand Gallery ticket, without reservation
- See you at the Grand Gallery of Evolution, Level 1
FAIRY TALES – FROM 3 YEARS OLD
Come and live feline and funny adventures with four stories full of mischief by the storyteller Violaine Joffart. A moment to share with the little ones. Meet Cours Cuvier.
- Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. – Cat goes strong!
- Saturday and Sunday at 11:15 am – Graou, what stories!
- Saturday at 11:15 am – Feline for the other… Or not!
- Saturday at 5 p.m. – Such is taken who thought he was taking!
VISITS
THE SCULPTED BESTIARY OF THE JARDIN DES PLANTES
This walk invites you to discover the restored bronze and stone bestiary that adorns the paths of the Jardin des Plantes and the Menagerie. In this veritable open-air museum, felines are among the witnesses of a century and a half of animal sculpture.
- When : Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Duration : 1h30
- Age : from 10 years old
- Pre-registration possible at libraries [@] mnhn.fr
- Or reservation on site at the reception tent on the day
FAMILY VISIT: 5 IN THE EYES OF THE FELINES
Calling a spade, a spade, having an eagle eye… So many expressions that will be a pretext for discovering these fascinating animals.
- When : Saturday and Sunday at 11am
- Duration : 1 hour
- Age : from 6 years old
- Free visit included in the price of the museum entrance ticket
- By reservation the same day at the reception of the Grand Galerie de l’Évolution from 10 a.m.
