Photo : Loic Heurteaut
Gardening while singing
Come participate in a collective session in the garden, set to song! Alongside Loïc Heurteaut, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the link between music and working the land, and to put it into practice! The workshop is open to everyone, free, and by reservation.
Bibliothèque de la maison du jardinage et du compostage
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The House of Gardening and Composting invites you to a "gardening while singing" workshop.
Whether to set the rhythm for walking, dancing, or agricultural work, or simply to entertain oneself during arduous tasks, singing was an essential component of rural life before the invention of mechanized agriculture.
This workshop invites you to (re)discover the songs that accompany, in every sense of the word, working the land, and to reweave the bonds between these two once-inseparable activities.
Loïc Heurteaut is an actor and singer specializing in Breton music. Passionate about the link between life and music in traditional societies around the world, he leads folk dances and festoù-noz in several groups and has been offering singing workshops regularly since 2022.
The workshop is open to everyone; no prior singing experience is necessary.
Our take on this event
Trade the gray city streets for a patch of soil where you can dig in while humming your favorite tunes. This community garden is the perfect hideaway to ditch the urban hustle and get your hands dirty in good company. It is a soulful way to tend to your plants and your mood all at once.
The Maison du jardinage et du compostage presents Jardiner en chantant on Saturday, November 21, 2026. This workshop explores the historical connection between traditional singing and working the land, reflecting on how music once accompanied agricultural tasks in rural societies. Led by actor and singer Loïc Heurteaut, the session invites you to discover or rediscover these traditional melodies. No previous vocal training is required to join this experience. This event is free and open to adults aged 18 and over. Join the group from 14:00 to 16:00 at 41, rue Paul Belmondo in the 12th arrondissement for a unique cultural afternoon.
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Bibliothèque de la maison du jardinage et du compostage hosts a unique workshop titled Jardiner en chantant. This session delves into the historical link between manual labor and traditional songs, examining how vocal music once paced agricultural work before the arrival of modern mechanization. It is an opportunity to reconnect with the ancestral relationship between the rhythm of work and artistic expression.
Actor and singer Loïc Heurteaut, an expert in Breton music with extensive experience leading folk balls and festoù noz, will guide the workshop. His expertise in how music integrates into traditional societies ensures a rich and accessible experience for all. You do not need any prior singing practice to take part in this session; it is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for everyone interested in the subject.
The workshop takes place from 14:30 to 16:00 at 41, rue Paul Belmondo in the 12th arrondissement. Admission is free, and the activity is reserved for participants aged 18 and older.
