Delve into an afternoon full of words, wonder and connection.

Costs: 25 euros
When? 28th of March, 30th of May, 29th of August 2027 from 14:00 to 16:00 pm
Location: Val de Foy, Eymet

A couple of Sunday’s in the spring, summer and autumn seasons, we invite you to join us for something special: the Sunday Haiku Matinee – Under the living willows.

This is not a competition, not a literary challenge, and not about following complicated rules. It is a relaxed gathering where we play with words, images and ideas — and discover what can emerge from just a few carefully chosen lines.

For each edition, we will explore a new theme. The special part is that the theme for the next Haiku Matinee will be chosen by the group itself. Participants will then be invited to write a haiku inspired by that theme before the next gathering.

During the afternoon, everyone will have the opportunity to read their haiku aloud. Each participant may bring up to three versions. We listen, respond, discuss and discover together what a few simple words can awaken.

We gently bend the traditional haiku rules. We love the spirit of haiku — its simplicity, focus and ability to capture a moment or a theme — but we are not looking for perfect syllable counts or strict formulas.

What matters is that your three lines capture something essential:
a feeling, an image, a thought, a surprise, a smile, or perhaps even a small shock.

A haiku can be beautiful.
A haiku can move us.
A haiku can make us see something differently.

Above all, the Haiku Matinee is about sharing a pleasant afternoon together. We meet from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Coffee, tea, lemonade, cake and cookies will be provided. You are welcome to bring something to share, but this is absolutely not required.

Because we love being outdoors and connecting with the seasons, the Sunday Haiku Matinee only takes place in suitable weather conditions. If there is rain, a storm, thunder, strong winds, or unfavourable temperatures (below 20°C or above 32°C), the event will be cancelled or possibly rescheduled.

Would you like to join us? Register in advance on this page and let yourself be inspired by the power of just a few words.

Who knows what might appear when we slow down, observe, listen — and write together.

Languages: accessible for everybody who wants to mingle. The Haiku’s can be made in any language, as long as they can be explained to one another.