Souillac en Jazz
In some small towns, summer begins not with a vacation, but with the first notes of a saxophone echoing across streets still warm from the July sun. In Souillac, in the Lot region of France, jazz has been an integral part of local life for fifty years. Its sound reverberates amidst the ancient stonework, the lively outdoor terraces, and the walls of the Abbey of Sainte-Marie. The commemorative stamp issued for the anniversary on July 20, 2026, colorfully brings together the theme of jazz, a musician, an instrument, and a performance venue.