Quentin Blake and France

The Rimbaud and Verlaine Foundation presents a special event featuring Sir Quentin Blake, the UK’s best loved children’s illustrator. A great lover of all things French, Blake has worked with many French writers and illustrators, and has published two books with the French publisher Gallimard, including an illustrated selection of his favourite French poems that contains Rimbaud’s poem Le Dormeur du Val.

Quentin Blake will be joined on stage by special guests, including musicians, for a unique exploration of French poetry and illustration. Get on your metaphorical bicyclette and bring red wine, baguette and Camembert for a special illustrator’s guide to the landscape and culture of France.

Curated by the Rimbaud and Verlaine Foundation and held in partnership with the Institut Français.