Xavier Grall - Commemorations

Commemorations

A bronze sculpture to his memory stands on the 'Promenade Xavier Grall' on the banks of the river Aven in Pont-Aven.

Each year in Carhaix a festival des Vieilles Charrues bears his name.

A literary prize was created in his name at the Festival de la Parole Poétique (Pays de Quimperlé). Le Prix Xavier-Grall is awarded to a poet for his life's work. Recipients are:

  • Jean-Paul Kermarrec in 2006.
  • Jacqueline Saint-Jean in 2007
  • Marie-Josée Christien in 2009
  • Alain Jégou in 2008
  • Pierre Colin in 2010

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