Departure on July 15 & 16 at the Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier

Montpellier Botanical Garden (Entrance located on Boulevard Henri IV)

For the 2021 edition of Partir en livre, the scientific culture department at the University of Montpellier is inviting children aged 6 and over to take on the role of naturalist explorers.

Throughout these two unique days, the Jardin des Plantes becomes an exploratory playground offering the opportunity to discover plants and insects from around the world and the Mediterranean.

Through various activities combining literature and science, young audiences will be able to discover the secrets of these species with their unexpected superpowers. They will be invited to uncover the hidden biodiversity in a selection of books (novels, comics, manga, etc.) and will have the opportunity to meet author Claire Lecoeuvre and illustrator Gilles Macagno during activities and book signings.

Departure in book 2021, from June 30 to July 25

Organized by the National Book Center (CNL), under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, this national event celebrates books and reading by taking books off the shelves and bringing them to young audiences in their leisure time and places.
The scientific culture department at the University of Montpellier is involved in this 7th edition with a diverse program of activities centered around natural sciences and children's literature:

• Naturalist and literary workshop "Litternature"
• Writing workshop: "The Superpowers of Insects"
• Drawing workshop: "What if I were an insect?"
• Workshop: "Tell me a story and draw in reverse"
• Cabinet of curiosities featuring imaginary insects and plants
• Themed tour focusing on remarkable plants

Practical information:

• Thursday, July 15, and Friday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Montpellier Botanical Garden (Entrance located on Boulevard Henri IV)
• For children aged 6 and over
• Free admission
• Activities require registration at the Jardin des Plantes reception desk (limited capacity)
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