Sylvain Tesson crowned with emotion: The Combourg-Chateaubriand Prize is awarded to him
IN BRIEF
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THE Combourg-Chateaubriand price was awarded this year to the writer and traveler Sylvain Tesson for his latest work “With the fairies…”. The ceremony, which took place at the prestigious Combourg Castle, was marked by a moving and warm atmosphere, under the benevolent gaze of a passionate audience. Tesson, touched by this recognition, shared his enthusiasm during this memorable event which celebrates not only his career, but also the spirit of Chateaubriand which continues to inspire writers today.
The famous travel writer, Sylvain Tesson, was honored with Combourg-Chateaubriand Prize 2024 for his latest work, “ With the fairies… », during a moving ceremony held at the Château de Combourg. The recognition of his literary work took place on Saturday October 12 and attracted a large and passionate audience, highlighting the importance of literature and travel.
A memorable ceremony at the Château de Combourg
The delivery of 24th Combourg-Chateaubriand Prize was marked by a large crowd at the Château de Combourg, where lovers of literature gathered to celebrate Sylvain Tesson. This event also included a conference-debate moderated by the previous year’s winner, Emmanuel Godo, bringing an enriching dimension to the evening.
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An enthusiastic and engaged audience
The celebration was a full house, with a notable presence of personalities such asÉdouard Coudurier, president of the Télégramme Group and General Charpy, director of the Coëtquidan military school. Joel Le Besco, the mayor of Combourg, expressed his gratitude to the organizers of the prize, emphasizing the literary heritage that weighs on the city, in particular thanks to figures like François-René de Chateaubriand.
A tribute to literary memory
Philippe de Saint Robert, president of the Académie Chateaubriand, spoke to discuss the journey of Sylvain Tesson. He spoke of the link between his work and the great thinkers of literature, such as Homer, Montaigne and Barrès, emphasizing the importance of this continuity in the French literary world.
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Sylvain Tesson moved by this recognition
During his speech, Sylvain Tesson shared his deep emotion at this award, highlighting the impact of his first visit to Combourg. He referred to the city’s literary heritage by mentioning the young knight whose journey and inspiration had shaped his own vocation as a writer and traveler. “From Sylphids to fairies, there was only one step that I have just taken,” he declared, illustrating his affection for this place steeped in history.
The magic of Breton lands
Sylvain Tesson also spoke of his wanderings in the surrounding woods and around the castle, emphasizing how these landscapes, which had once fascinated the young Malouin, continue to nourish his imagination and creativity. This deep connection between his writings and the places he passes through enriches his travel story, and his latest work testifies to this permanent quest for meaning and escape.
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