Alison Neighbour with Gemma Riggs, Élodie Merland & Sébastien Cabour
On Saturday 21st September we meet the Autumn Equinox with an artist-led journey on two sides of the same land, at two edges of the same day. Join us for this special occasion where Alison and Élodie will lead a ceremonial version of The Chalk Path/Le Chemin de Craie for a small group to make a journey through deep time together at sunrise in England and sunset in France.
Starting at Folkestone’s East Cliff at 6.30am, we witness the sunrise together before descending through the chalk cliffs to meet the sea. After a breakfast picnic in the Warren, you might wish to cross the channel to France to complete the journey with us in the evening, setting off from Cap Blanc Nez at 6pm and ending with a sunset ritual and gathering on the beach looking back the way we have come and forwards to the future.
Each journey will last around 2 hours, with around 1 hour of walking on sometimes steep terrain with some steps and kissing gates.
This event will be delivered in English and French. You’ll need to bring your headphones and smartphone with the audio already downloaded- if this is as problem please let us know.
Booking for this event is essential as numbers will be limited and you will be emailed some important instructions prior to the event. If you book and find you cannot attend, please email [email protected]
Booking for Folkestone Warren:https://ticketpass.org/event/ELHYYX/the-chalk-path-folkestone
Booking for Cap Blanc Nez: https://ticketpass.org/event/ELAPET/le-chemin-de-craie-escalles
If you plan to join us in both Folkestone and Cap Blanc Nez please be sure to book a separate ticket for each event and to book your Channel crossing!
Accessibility: The walks are approximately 1.5 miles over terrain that can be uneven and slippery, with several short but steep gradients and steps. Unfortunately the routes are not accessible for wheelchair users. If you cannot access the walking route in the UK you are welcome to borrow an audio device from Kollectiv, Folkestone and choose a spot facing the sea to enjoy the listening experience. Large format maps will also be available from Kollectiv, along with additional information about the route and the terrain.
