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Soirée de la poésie

Come to share your favourite poems in French or discover new authors at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Tuesday 8th April.

Soirée de la poésie

About Soirée de la poésie

Come to share your favourite poems in French or discover new authors. Don’t hesitate to bring your own texts, in rhyme, prose or even short stories during this evening dedicated to poetic writing. This event will be held in French.

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