Heure du conte ‘Observons la faune et la flore’
Come explore the magical world of flora and fauna with your little ones at the Institut français d'Ecosse on Saturday 17th May!
About Heure du conte ‘Observons la faune et la flore’
| 17th May 2025 | |
| 10:30am | |
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Institut francais d Ecosse Institut français d'Ecosse West Parliament Square, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1RF |
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| £7 / Free for French Institute members | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Come explore the magical world of flora and fauna! We’ll kick things off with an enchanting book reading about nature’s wonders, René Mettler’s La nature du plus près au plus loin. It will be followed by a hands-on craft session where your little ones can create their very own paper Spring flower masterpiece.
Language: in French
Price: £7 | Free for French Institute members
Room: Library
More information: The presence of a parent is compulsory for kids under 8 (Parents go free).
Ages: 0-5 y/o children
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