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Storytime: The Fables of La Fontaine

Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse on 11th October for a special Heure du conte dedicated to the famous Fables of La Fontaine, with tales and craft workshop!

Storytime: The Fables of La Fontaine

About Storytime: The Fables of La Fontaine

Join us for a special Heure du conte dedicated to the famous Fables of La Fontaine! On the agenda: clever and timeless tales, followed by a creative workshop based on The Crow and the Fox.

During this craft activity you’ll be able to make your own paper crows and foxes – a fun way to bring the characters to life!

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