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Prepare yourself for a Hitchcock-style experience! From May 23 to 26, 2024, taste thrillers and wines during the 12th edition of the Festival International Vins Noirs in Limoges. Tastings, meetings with authors, exhibitions and film screenings await you for thrills and taste pleasures. Don't miss the Murder Party or the culinary demo at Les Halles. At Vins Noirs, mystery is everywhere, even in your glass!
Some highlights of the festival
The exhibition of comic book illustrator Miles Hyman
- From April 12 to 25 May
- Du Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., at the BFM city center
- Free admission.
Immerse yourself in a world of mystery and intrigue with the exhibition The colors of black on the Franco-American illustrator and cartoonist Miles Hyman. Comic strips, posters and murder weapons will guide the visitor through a retrospective on dark suspense, a central element of his creation. He notably illustrated thriller masterpieces such as “The Black Dahlia” by James Ellroy. His work is exhibited in galleries around the world.
2 additional photo exhibitions:
- "Whodunit? Shades of black” by Sophie Drevon, photographer
- “From Alfred to Hitchcock” by a group of teachers from the Turgot high school including Julien Durand, Christine Pouyaud and Claire Rouveron.
A Museum Murder Party at the Museum of Fine Arts
- At the Limoges Museum of Fine Arts
- At 14 p.m. and 16 p.m., Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26
- Duration: 1 hour
- Special “Black wine” rate: €3
- Reservation required at 05 55 45 98 10 (Museum of Fine Arts).
A mysterious crime has just been clerked in the palace bishop's room! In the form of a Roleplay, play the characters of the story and come and solve the investigation! This activity is reserved for adults and is done independently. It includes a personalized wine tasting offered at the polar village located Place de la Motte, in front of the Halthe power stations.
The guided tour “At the time of crime”
- Place des Bancs
- At 10 p.m. and 14:30 p.m., theSaturday May 25
- Duration: 1h30
- Price: 4-6€
- Registration and payment in advance required at the Tourist Office, by telephone or on our website
At the time of the crime…or espionage! In just 1h30, relive the major criminal cases with a City of Art and History guided tour passing through the emblematic places of justice in Limoges.
The program in brief
Thursday 23 May
Simone Veil space
- 18:30 p.m. – Conference “Save heritage!” Rose Valland, a spy among the Nazis, by Nathalie Neumann
- 20 p.m. – Cocktail
- 20:30 p.m. – Film screening “The Chained by Alfred Hitchcock”
Friday May 24
BFM City center
- 15 p.m. – Conference “The art of Miles Hyman and the mechanics of Hitchcock”, by Claire Caland
- 16:30 p.m. – Visit to the Miles Hyman exhibition, the colors of black in the company of the artist
Restaurant Les stalls
- 16:30 p.m. – Gourmet meeting with Magdalena Parys
Chapel of the Visitation
- 18:30 p.m. – Official opening of the 12th Black Wines festival
- 19:15 p.m. – Meeting with Benjamin Whitmer
- 20:30 p.m. – Anglo-American buffet
Saturday May 25
Place de la Motte
- 10 a.m.-18:30 p.m. – The detective village. Signing meetings, tastings
Place des Bancs
- 10 a.m. and 14:30 p.m. – Limoges guided tour at the time of the crime... and espionage!
Restaurant Les Echoppes
- 10:30 a.m. – Coffee meeting with Morgan Audic
- 15 p.m. – Tea meeting with Jakub Szamalek
- 16 p.m. – Crime & wine quiz with Agathe Portail and the Borie Vieille estate
Rev’En Page
- 10:30 a.m. – 17 p.m. – Youth activities
Museum of Fine Arts
- 14h and 16h –Museum Murder Party
Sunday 26 May
Place de la Motte
- 10 a.m. – 13 p.m. – The detective village Signing meetings, tastings
- 11 a.m. – Discovery aperitif “True crime”
Halles Centrales
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Culinary entertainment “Dumontel in the kitchen” with Franck Linol and Florian Courty
Museum of Fine Arts
- 14h and 16h –Museum Murder Party
The plan of the main events
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Vins Noirs festival?
The Black Wine Festival is an annual event celebrating crime fiction and black wine in a unique atmosphere combining investigations, tastings, author meetings and cultural events.
When does the Vins Noirs festival take place?
The Vins Noirs 2024 festival takes place from May 23 to 26, 2024 in Limoges.
Where does the Vins Noirs Festival take place?
The festival usually takes place in several emblematic places in the city such as the Central Market Halls and Place de la Motte, the BFM, the Francophone Multimedia Library in the city center, the Museum of Fine Arts and other cultural sites.
What are the highlights of the Festival?
The Vins Noirs Festival offers a variety of activities such as wine tastings, sessions of signings with renowned authors, writing workshops, film screenings, workshops for children and role-playing games for adults.
Are there any specific events for children?
Yes, the festival offers activities suitable for children at the Rêv'En Pages bookstore such as an escape game.
Is there a fee for the festival?
Some festival activities require a fee, such as the Museum Murder Party or guided tours. Prices and conditions are generally indicated on the official festival program.
Where can I taste wine?
On Saturday May 25 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., on Place de la Motte, go to the “polar village” for a wine tasting with the authors and winemakers.
The detective village
Saturday May 25, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m., go to the Place de la Motte at the Village du Polar for a day full of mystery and delights! Meet and enjoy the signings of 20 crime fiction authors. And why not take the opportunity to taste good wine and discover the unique flavors of the 10 winegrowers present?
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