It's already been two months since this superb Festival came to an end. Thanks to your participation, conviviality and commitment, Cru 2023 was once again a huge success.

Dominique BEAUMIER passed on the baton, as announced at the end of the Festival, and as the new Chairman I would like to thank Dominique and Annie once again for their magnificent work.

I would also like to thank the Mayor of La Baule, Franck Louvrier, the President of the Pays de la Loire Regional Council, Christelle Morançais, our generous Partners, the President of the Anjou Committee, Jean-Paul Noury, the President of the FFB, Franck Riehm, the referees and the Festival team for their invaluable support.

The Festival Bureau, now "emancipated" with new members, is back at work to prepare Festival 2024 for you.

The ^73rd edition will take place from August 9 to 18, 2024 in the sumptuous setting of the Palais des Congrès Atlantia, with an exceptional prize fund and delicious cocktails.

For regional bridge players, a great novelty awaits you with the Pays Blanc Tournament, integrated into the Challenge d'Anjou and taking place on Monday August 12. Mark your calendars now.

We would also like to announce that the Patton^2nd minor,^3rd and 4th series will continue.

Thanks to Chantal Vallerot and her team, bridge a la plage was a huge success again this year, and will continue to evolve in 2024. We'll keep you informed in the near future.

Thank you for your confidence, and we look forward to seeing even more of you at the ^73rd edition.

Yours sincerely