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Agenda of the La Solitaire Afflelou Le Figaro 2007
CAEN
Caen from 21st July to 31st July
During 10 days an unprecedented plan of action is set up in the village entertainment for children, brass bands, concerts…
Saturday 21st July
- 11h00 Village opens (every day from 11h to 21h)
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « La belle image »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Cocktail pour petits fours » - Podium Village
- 17h00 Village inauguration
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « La belle image » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 21h30 Concerts of a local band and the band « 17 Hippies » - Place Courtonne
Sunday 22nd July
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « Les Grooms »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Les contes du coffre » - Podium Village
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « Les grooms » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 21h30 Concert - Le Cargö
Monday 23rd July
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « Le Gros tube »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Ouille la terre » - Podium Village
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « Le gros Tube » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 21h30 Bars evening
Tuesday 24th July
Village opening night until 23h00
- 10h00 Meeting of the boats - Bassin Saint Pierre
- 10h00 Welcome briefing for the skippers – Town Hall, wedding room
- 11h00 Skippers welcome reception – Town Hall
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « Sergent pépère »
- 14h00 Entry confirmation
- 15h30 Children’s show « Bric&Brac » - Podium Village
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « Sergent Pépère » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 19h00 Concert of the group Balkan Brass Band Village
Wednesday 25th July
Boat inspections continue
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « Salade de bruit »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Les Forsini » - Podium Village
- 18h00 Rookies welcome briefing - Village Organisation- Meeting Room
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « Salade de bruit » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 21h30 Bars evening
Thursday 26th July
Boat inspections continue
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « la Fanfare en pétard »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Michel et Michel » - Podium Village
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « La Fanfare en pétard » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 21h30 Concert of a local band and of the band « Bombe 2 balles » - Place Courtonne
Friday 27th July
Boat inspections continue
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « Slonovski Bal »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Laisse voler la colombe » - Podium Village
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 19h00 Concert by the group « Jaipur Brass Band » Village
- 20h30 « Slonovski Bal » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 21h00 Village and night walk until 23h00
Saturday 28th July
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « Tarace Boulba »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Fabul » - Podium Village
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « Tarace Boulba » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 18h00 Safety briefing followed by Afflelou Prologue - Salle Le Cargö
Sunday 29th July
- 07h00 Competitors leave Bassin St Pierre
- 08h30 Entry into the Sas of Ouistreham
- 09h30 Exit from the Sas
- 11h00 Afflelou Prologue
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band
- 14h30 Return into the Sas
- 15h30 Parade going up the channel
- 15h30 Children’s show « Les distractions de la fontaine » - Podium Village
- 16h00 Passage of the Bénouville Bridge
- 16h30 Passage of the Colombelles Bridge
- 17h00 Finish in the Bassin Saint Pierre
- 17h30 Afflelou Prologue prize-giving , presentation of the Skippers – Podium Village
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20H00 Official cocktail- Cloître de l’Hôtel de Ville
- 20h30 Brass band - Esplanade des Arts
- 21h30 Concert – Le Cargö
Monday 30th July
- 12h00 Ambulatory musical band « Haidouti Orkestar »
- 15h30 Children’s show « Contes pour enfants pas sages… » - Podium village
- 17h00 Start briefing and weather update - Salle Le Cargö
- 18h30 Apéro Concert in the village
- 20h30 « Haidouti Orkestar » brass band - Esplanade des Arts
Tuesday 31st July
- 08h30 Competitors start from the Bassin St Pierre
- 10h00 Entry into the Sas of Ouistreham
- 12h00 Exit from the Sas
- 15h00 Start of the 1st leg Caen-Crosshaven (Ireland)
CROSSHAVEN (Ireland)
Crosshaven from 1st to 6th August
Wednesday 1st August
- Organisers arrive
Friday 3rd August
- Expected arrival of the boats
Saturday 4th August
- 13h00 Prize-giving reception - Yacht Club
Sunday 5th August
- 18h00 Start briefing and weather update - Yacht Club
Monday 6th August
- 12h00 Start of the 2nd leg Crosshaven (Ireland) – Brest
BREST
Brest from 7th to 12th August
Tuesday 7th August
- 10h00 Village opens
- 15h00 Musical shows
- 17h00 Village inauguration, followed by a pot de la ville - Espace Partenaires
Wednesday 8th August
- Expected arrival of the boats
- Street performance by the "CHE CIRQUE" troupe
Thursday 9th August
- 11h00 Musical shows « Les repris de justesse » in the race village
- 13h30 Musical shows « Les repris de justesse » in the race village
- 19h00 « Les jeudis du Port », free shows (music, circus theatre, etc…) on 3 stages and in pedestrian areas – All publics
- 20h00 Official cocktail - Oceanopolis – Pavillon Tropical
- 20h30 Shows and concerts for teenagers and adults
Friday 10th August
- 11h00 Brazilian musical shows « Le bal des lampions » samba, salsa…
- 12h00 Prize-giving of the 2nd leg Crosshaven (Ireland) – Brest – village podium
- 16h00 Brazilian musical shows « Le bal des lampions » samba, salsa…
- 18h00 Start briefing and weather update - Océanopolis-Auditorium
Saturday 11th August
- 11h00 Start of the 3rd leg Brest – La Coruña (Spain)
LA CORUÑA (Spain)
La Coruna from 13th to 19th August
Monday 13th August
- Organisers arrive
Thursday 16th August
- Expected arrival of the boats
Friday 17th August
- 19h00 Prize-giving - Palacio Municipal de A Coruna
- 19h00 Official cocktail - Palacio Municipal de A Coruna
Saturday 18th August
- 18h00 Start briefing and weather update – Palais des Congrès
Sunday 19th August
- 15h00 Start of the 4th leg La Coruña (Spain) - Les Sables d’Olonne
LES SABLES D’OLONNE
Les Sables d'Olonne from 20th to 24th August
Monday 20th August
- 14h00 Village opens
- 16h00 Village inauguration
- 17h00 Ambulatory musical show « Vaguement la jungle »
Tuesday 21st August
- 17h00 Ambulatory musical show « Vaguement la jungle »
Wednesday 22nd August
- Expected arrival of the boats
- 17h00 Musical show « Les Croch'pieds »
Thursday 23rd August
- 18h00 Prize-giving of the 4th leg La Coruña (Spain) – Les Sables d’Olonne
- 19h00 Musical show « Le bal des facteurs »
Friday 24th August
- 11h00 Afflelou Closing Regatta briefing – Skippers Office
- 15h00 Afflelou Closing Regatta
- 20h00 Overall prize-giving and Official Closing Reception
