Heritage Days: discover our ten favorites – Le Télégramme

The Max-Jacob theater illuminated, in 2019. (Le Télégramme/Yves Madec)1 The Max-Jacob Theater, in Quimper The Max-Jacob Theater is one of the oldest Italian-style theaters in Finistère. This weekend of visits is the last to know all its secrets before work. The objective of the City of Quimper is to restore it to its former glory by 2024, the year of its 120th anniversary. For the president of the Association for the conservation of lifeboats, André Orlac’h, the canoe has become ” famous “. (Le Télégramme/Cécile Renouard)2 Visit of the Yvon-Salaün lifeboat, in MorlaixDuring this Heritage Days weekend, the Yvon-Salaün lifeboat can exceptionally be visited. This boat has been classified as a Historic Monument since 2016. The boat attracts the eye with its powerful “orange” color – “the most visible on the water” and its green lines which recall its “always” function. Restored since the end of April 2022 (60,000 € of work), the canoe has since resumed its mission of representation. A mission guaranteed from its home port in Morlaix since 1998. Visit on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., near the Morlaix locks. Permanence ensured by the members of the association. Free. Villa Kerlilon and Villa Margaret. (Lionel Le Saux/Le Mensuel)3 Villa Kerlilon “l’Amirauté”, in Larmor-PlageVilla Kerlilon is the twin and neighbor of Villa Margaret (where you can drink delicious cocktails with a view of the marina) and the Kerozen villa. Except that Kerlilon shelters the residence of the admiral who directs the Navy in Lorient. As such, its 20 rooms, often closed to the public, can attract the curious. The former Jacques Cartier prison, in Rennes. (Photo Rennes Métropole)4 The Jacques-Cartier prison, in RennesFor the first time since its closure in 2010, the former Jacques-Cartier prison in Rennes is opening its doors to the general public during heritage days. Completed in 1903, the former Jacques-Cartier prison is an architectural treasure. It is in the shape of a Latin cross, with a rotunda. Definitively closed in March 2010, the former penitentiary center is the subject of a call for projects to convert the buildings into a third place with a cultural vocation. The metropolis, which has owned it since 2021, has provided 20 million euros for the transformation of the place. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday September 17 and Sunday September 18. Jacques-Cartier metro station. Mickaël Malestroit, behind his old machine for traditional and typical work, creates modern vests inspired by the costume codes of the Breton countries. (Photo PATRICIA LE SEYEC)5 The Damm Veur workshop, in Noyal-Pontivy “Damm veur” means “well yes! in the country of Loudéac, where Mickaël Malestroit is from. As obvious, for him, when he chose to convert to sewing, after 25 years in transport. His idea: to make the wearing of Breton waistcoats accessible and everyday, by revisiting this traditional piece. For the first time, he opens the doors of his workshop to explain and transmit his know-how. From left to right, Eric Jolivet, Gabin, Olivier Polard and Jacques Quillien are part of the volunteer and passionate team at the origin of la Carrée, the association that wants to preserve the popular memory of the Brest of yesteryear. (Le Télégramme/Valérie Gozdik)6 The washhouse in rue de Saint-Malo, in BrestA vestige of pre-war Brest, opened in 1884, the washhouse in rue de Saint-Malo, on the right bank, was restored by passionate. A century ago, 250 women went there every day. For the 2022 Heritage Days, it is once again accessible to visitors. On the occasion of the 12th Rencontres brestoises de la BD which are held parallel to the nearby Capucins, the Brest painter Pierre Péron will be honored there. One of the artist’s frescoes will be reproduced on the washhouse wall and press drawings by the painter published before the war in the Dépêche de Brest will also be exhibited. The Hôtel de Limur illuminated by video projections. (Le Télégramme/Hugo Gabillet)7 The interpretation center of the Hôtel de Limur, in VannesBuilt at the end of the 17th century, the Hôtel de Limur offers a decor redesigned over time by its successive owners. A discovery of this remarkably restored building is a must. It now houses the Vannes architecture and heritage interpretation center and the VEMI, early music center. Entertainment is offered throughout the weekend. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Sound and light show by Vincent Lebeuf and unusual visits on Saturday evening from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. where the public is invited to come in costume. Place du Marsais, at La Roche-Derrien. (Le Télégramme/Quentin-Mathéo Pihour)8 Burlesque guided tour of La Roche-DerrienIn La Roche-Derrien, the actress Pauline Balthazar Kabioc’h will play the role of a strange elected official to culture, to lead burlesque guided tours of the Small town of character belonging to the municipality of La Roche-Jaudy, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. A digital application, to be downloaded on your mobile phone or on a tablet lent to the town hall, will allow a fun visit in 3D, mixing new technologies and history of medieval Brittany. Visit which is completed by a “sound fiction” inside the Sainte-Catherine church: equipped with a helmet, the public will witness the capitulation of Charles de Blois against the English in 1347 and will live the last minutes of the city ​​headquarters. Contact: tel. 02 96 91 36 31. https://larochejaudy.bzh. (Photo MARTINE AMBROISE)9 The Saint-Donan water towerAt a time of watering restrictions and the drought situation, the Agglo de Saint-Brieuc is opening the doors of one of its 17 water towers water. Accompanied by a site operations manager, guided tours to discover the drinking water cycle, the role of a water tower, etc. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children are welcome, from the age of seven. The only precaution: not to be dizzy. The house of Mother Pourcel, rue du Petit-Pain, had been completely destroyed. (Gwen Catheline archive photo)The remains of the house of Mother PourcelThis is undoubtedly the most awaited appointment of this edition: the guided tour of the remains of the house of Mother Pourcel. A half-timbered building emblematic of the city, it was largely destroyed during a fire in June 2019. After asbestos removal work in July, the house will be deconstructed from September 19. And will therefore be open to the public for two guided tours with Simon Guinebaud, head of the heritage department, will be offered every day, at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Please note that visits must be booked on 02 96 87 40 49.