Festival cultures d'Asie - Une journée au Japon

Saturday 23 May 2026

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Celebrate Japan at the Château de Saint-Germain-Du-Plain!
The Château de Saint-Germain-Du-Plain is opening its doors for its first annual cultural festival: the Festival Cultures d'Asie - A Day in Japan.
The team at the Centre d'Echanges Culturels Est-Ouest is delighted to invite you to its first major event.
On the programme:
Music and Concerts
The Pousses de Bambou Orchestra (conducted by Makoto Yabuki) and a prestigious Quartet conducted by Johan Farjot and Hugh Coltman.

Shows and Conferences
Kamishibai paper theatre and Byôbu tales with Hiromi Asaï, travelogues with Japan Kudasai and a lecture on Franponais by Martin B.

Workshops and Activities
Ikebana floral art, Manga initiation (by M. Lebestiau and Kuran Design), Shiatsu, Go game and Martial Arts.

Gastronomy
Sake tastings by Olivier S. Sake sommelier, pastries and sweet treats with the Manga-T Dijon Tearoom and Japanese cuisine.

Exhibitions
Themed photographs in the heart of our Japanese garden, paintings and sculptures

And more surprises to come...

Practical information and access
The Château is 20 minutes from Chalon-sur-Saône and Tournus.
Free car parks are available in the village, just opposite the Château entrance and in the surrounding area.

Please note that capacity is limited, as is the number of places available for workshops and lectures.
Please register now to guarantee your place!

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And don't forget to confirm your participation on our facebook event page

Accommodation
Below is our selection of accommodation close to the château:
Hôtel Les Sept Fontaines 4* (Tournus)
Hôtel Le Greuze 4* (Tournus)
Hôtel aux Terrasse s4* (Tournus)
Hôtel Saint-Georges 3* (Chalon-sur-Saône)
Hôtel Saint Régis 4* (Chalon-sur-Saône)
Hôtel Le Dracy 3* (Dracy-le-Fort)

We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate this new cultural bridge together.
Ouvertures23/05/2026 from 10am to 7pm.
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Festival cultures d'Asie - Une journée au Japon
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Le Château 6 Route du bourg
71370
SAINT-GERMAIN-DU-PLAIN