Ceci n'est pas un pigeon is a night-lights event in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It takes place on the Mur des écoles at the Hôtel d'Aurès, 14 rue Eugène-Lisbonne, from 12 to 14 November.
What you will see
The piece follows a stray pigeon as he wanders through a series of living tableaux. Along the way he completes a fresco, and in doing so his view of the world changes. The story is told through the scenes themselves, so the visit is best approached as a walk through images rather than a performance with a fixed script.
Who presents it
The work is presented by the design section of the ESMA school, which shows it on the Mur des écoles. The wall and its setting give the event a strong connection to the school's creative work and to the street life around it.
Planning your visit
- Dates: 12 to 14 November only, so check the schedule before you set out.
- Where: Hôtel d'Aurès, 14 rue Eugène-Lisbonne, Montpellier.
- More information: the city's Cœur de ville en lumières campaign page on montpellier.fr.
Because the event is part of the city's light programme, an evening visit suits it well. Montpellier's historic centre is close by, so you can combine the walk with a wander through the old town before or after.