La Nuit Fleuve is the name of the new festive event organized by the 4th edition of L'Odyssée, to be held on the waters of Paris on September 16 and 17, 2023. Find out more about this unique event, part of the dynamic Cultural Olympiad of the 2024 Olympic Games.
After three successful editions, L'Odyssée is offering an exceptional experience this year with La Nuit Fleuve. Over the course of 24 hours, from September 16 to 17, 2023, we invite you to celebrate the Olympic spirit by sailing the waves of Paris. The project, which has already distinguished itself in previous editions, has been selected as one of the cornerstones of the Cultural Olympiad linked to the 2024 Olympic Games. This ambition is reflected in a program that is both dense and focused on La Nuit Fleuve, promising a memorable journey.
The event is concentrated over a 24-hour period, immersing us in a special atmosphere. The objective? To embark on an adventure on the river and its canals, to experience a moment of sharing and discovery. Thehighlights of this year 's event will beat Place de la Pointe in Pantin, at 6b, at La Poudrerie, and the big closing party at Petit Bain with a Berlin-style program. Finally, the Traverseine is set to music for the first time this Sunday, September 17.
Along the way, you'll discover several spots:
- In Paris:
- Petit Bain
- Rosa Bonheur on the Seine
- Sewer Museum
- Les Amarres
- Point FMR
- Bétonsalon
- L'Adamante
- In Seine Saint-Denis:
- 6b in Saint Denis
- La Poudrerie in Sevran
- Barboteur,
- Metaxu
- Dock B
- In Hauts-de-Seine:
Each venue has its own history and promises a unique experience for those who discover it. L'Odyssée has proudly been awarded the Cultural Olympiad label, supported by major entities such as Paris 2024, the Département de la Seine Saint Denis, the Ville de Paris and the Drac Ile de France - Ministère de la Culture.
The two-day program includes
Saturday, September 16, 2023
On the banks of the Seine
Musée des Égouts de Paris
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Performance Apparitions/Disparitions Les Souffleurs - Commando Poétiques will whisper in visitors' ears, sharing secrets linked to water and the imaginary Seine, in the museum and on the forecourt.
Banks of the Seine
- 12pm to 7pm: Concerts Flottants on the Urban Boat Deck With Valentin Pedler of Thé Vanille et Meule, YMNK, Marylou, offering a unique musical experience on the Thabor barge.
Parc Nautique de Sèvres
- 2pm to 6pm: Creative workshop for young people and families Giant coloring with the DouzeDouze collective, as part of the nautical initiation day.
Petit Bain
- 6pm to 6am: Dj Set + Concerts /club Berlin electro program with Milk me and friends, Caillou, Milk Me, Infecticide, Spit Mask, Minuit Machine.
On the Canal de l'Ourq
- 2pm to 2am: Nautical Challenges, Creative Activities, DJ Sets, Concerts, Shows, Surprises Various events throughout the day and night, on the water and alongside the quay.
Canal Saint-Denis at 6B
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Brunch and launch La Belle Façon offers brunch, and the crew prepares floating objects for the afternoon's performances.
- 1:30 pm to 2 pm: Les Femmes aux Tambours
- 2pm to 4pm: Ladies Records
- 4pm to 5pm: Les Muses Tanguent
- 5pm to 6pm: Surprise Performances on the Water
- 6pm to 1am: Engrainage Collectif mixing party and urban agriculture, with a diverse musical program.
Canal Saint-Martin at Point Éphémère
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Lectures de Contes Drag Queens collective "Paillettes" will tell offbeat, inclusive stories.
La Poudrerie - Théâtre des habitants
- Shows and parade: A project merging art and sport, produced by Théâtre des Habitants - La Poudrerie, exploring the theme of the body and joy through a stroll through the town of Sevran to the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
On the Seine
- 9am - 12pm → La Traverseine.Mythical water ride! Rowers accompanied by a DJ on a 15 km course. Departure from Port de Bercy and Port de la Gare, arrival at the Sèvres nautical base.
At Quai
- 9am - 2pm → Les Amarres. Yoga Yoga session overlooking the Seine and brunch with Syrian chef Doha. 24 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris.
- 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. → L'Adamant, surprise sonore et colorée: The crew of l'Adamant perform a poetic gesture in tribute to the Seine and Traverseine participants, from the boat's gangway. The show can be seen from the Quai d'Austerlitz in the 12th arrondissement, opposite the Port de la Rapée, 75012 Paris.
Many other associated events also await you, so we invite you to
check out the full program and take part in this festive escapade on the water, a cultural preview of the
2024 Olympics. Embark on this unforgettable adventure, where culture and sport sail hand in hand.
