Rêve d'Icare Royan
Discover le rêve d'icare royan - Cultural event in June
icare's dream a royan is a cultural event that usually takes place in June in Royan, in the Charente Maritime region on the Côte de Beauté.
This event takes place on la grande conche beachThe event takes place over a few days, from Tuesday to Sunday.
The event attracts large numbers of visitors and schoolchildren.
Introducing Icarus' dream
On the Kerimel-de-Kerveno esplanade, marquees have been specially erected for the event, in which workshops are organized to discover a wide range of aeronautical trades.
The Air Force, Army and Navy are also present.
You'll also find numerous simulators, allowing everyone to discover everything to do with aeronautics. Over 2,700 m² of space is used for this purpose.
You'll also find play areas and a wide variety of demonstrations.
The organization often calls in the Patrouille de France, which flies over the event.
The event is also an opportunity to promote and publicize regional and local aeronautical innovations.
Organization of Icarus' Dream
The event is organized by the association, whose president is André Mongrand. A great deal of preparation is required to make this event a success, and according to the Sud Ouest newspaper, the association's president has contacted over 500 schools to offer a visit.
The different editions
The 2021 edition welcomed a local company - Voltaero-, present in Médis, for the presentation of a hybrid aircraft engine.
The 2020 edition has been cancelled due to the pandemic.
When you come to Royan for this event, you can also take the opportunity to discover the church of Notre Dame de Royan, Pontaillac beachor the famous plage des Nonnes in Meschers sur Gironde
RoyanThe town of St. Tropez, in the south-west of France, is a pretty little town on the Atlantic coast. It lies at the entrance to the Gironde estuary, and is surrounded by seaside resorts.
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