The Twilight Tales

Norman Legends

With The Twilight Tales, a trio of artists — two actors and a musician — presents a literary ceremony dedicated to the legends, whether well-known or more obscure, of the Norman heritage. They bring to life a whole procession of characters and ghosts who share their stories.

The legendary tales occupy an essential place in the historical and identity construction of a region, as they are rooted in supposedly real events. Their protagonists are identifiable, and their geographical and historical context closely links them to local life. Although transformed and enriched by oral transmission, these stories retain their primary purpose: to be passed on and shared. They thus help forge an emotional bond with the territory.

Arising from a keen observation of the places they evoke, legends give meaning to landscapes, whether natural or shaped by human hands. They explain, in rational or symbolic terms, phenomena, reliefs, place names, or the origins of certain sites. If not, they gradually fade away, leaving behind names whose meanings are lost.

They also provide valuable keys to understanding a territory, its forms, its light, and its atmospheres. Even today, along roads and in the heart of cities, legends continue to emerge and circulate. Contemporary stories, rumors, and urban legends extend this tradition and are part of a living transmission, destined to endure.

with Fabrice Hervé, Bernard Ariu (accordionist), and Jean Charles Le Noël

Practical Information:
For all audiences
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: 5 euros € | Free for under 18 years

Partnerships: Department of Manche and Mont Saint Michel Normandy Agglomeration Community