Make the most of your stay in the Cevennes: the rivers are yours, the water in the swimming pool is almost always blue, 3,000km of waymarked footpaths await you, festivals, shows, concerts… all on offer for an unforgettable holiday
– Entertainment at the campsite
– The Workshops of Isis
– Sports and cultural activities
– The Tourist Office diary
– Cevennes National Park diary
– Festivals in the Cevennes
Filomène – Poetic circus at the Isis campsite
2018 – 2019 – 2020…
It’s not easy to put everything online! So the best thing to do is to come along 🙂 because there are always surprises in store at Isis!
The bar, the chapel, the super dome, our small rooms as well as the fields and woods by the river are great places for shows, exhibitions and concerts where many artists from all cultures come to perform, enlivening our neurons and delighting our hearts
A dream?
Aren’t holidays the best time to share beautiful things, to take the time to discover, to create, to listen and to love new horizons?
All means are good to share beautiful moments that take away our latent barbarism 🙂
2017 at the campsite
A few examples:
-The Circus School “Zépétra” for a show and workshops
– The band “Namaz Pamous” for a great concert
– The “Polyssons” Company for a singing show for children
– The “Force Nez” Company for a theatrical performance
– Max and his Jazz Trio
– The “Levez le rideau” Company for an improvisational theatre performance and guitar concert
– The famous duo “ZIG ZAG”
– The “Qualibrio” Company for their poetic circus show “Filomène”
2015 at the campsite
“New circus” performance with the show “Kalame”, on 13 August at the campsite
C° Alkopaninun
“New circus”
Concert on the grass on 23 July and 2 August… Superb
Piano concert with black paint
In the middle of the campsite, classical music and the creation of a nocturnal painting
Concert in the campsite chapel on 25 July and 8 August
Maryse Sauvignac and Christiane Mezzioni in concert
– Jazz concert in the bar on 6 August
– Duo Zig Zag on 9, 30 July and 20 August
– Foundry Workshop on 20 August
– Rock concert by Gaetan and his friends on 16 July in the bar
– …April
– Exceptional, at the Cave of the Demoiselles on 11 and 12 April
Concert and Slakline at the Cave of the Demoiselles
2nd edition of the national tourist cave days. Under the patronage of Pierre Rabhi, farmer, writer and thinker: 40 years of commitment to serving mankind and nature. Proceeds go to the Children of the Moon Association, which helps children suffering from a rare genetic disease who are unable to live in the open. Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April: a luminous highline crossing of the Demoiselles chasm! It’s the Year of Light 🙂
To find the eggs at the campsite, look in the tulips!
Easter at Isis campsite
Easter, Easter and Daisy… Happy Easter!
Esater, Easter and Daisy
YEAR 2014
There’s always lots going on! 🙂
SEPTEMBER
As always in September, summer is still with us, with sunny days and rivers warmed by 4 months of sunshine
“La Vis” waterfall, simply heavenly
An invigorating massage?
37° in the shade… no alternative, the Vis is the place to be! Just a few minutes from the campsite, France’s most beautiful river awaits you with its heavenly waterfalls and christaline water.
Please note: the photo above is not contractual: this playboy is not guaranteed 😉
On Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September at 8.30pm, and on Sunday 28 September at 5pm under the big top, we are delighted to welcome the L’Enjoliveur company for a “New Circus” show for all audiences, organised by (among others) the Theatre de l’Albarède and the Verrerie d’Alès Pole National Circus L-R
On the programme: clowning, magic, acrobats and acrobats
L’Enjoliveur Company – New CIRCUS
At the Campsite on 26, 27 and 28 September for their show for all ages “CERTES”
On 5, 6 and 7 September:
“Ganges 1900” the year VIII for the 8th time, come and share these moments of remembrance you will appreciate the peace and quiet of a town without cars you will discover forgotten practices and trades
Ganges 1900 – Historical reconstruction
Saturday 19th August at 9pm in the Isis Chapel for example:
Recital by singer-songwriters Christiane Mezzioni and Maryse Sovignac
Recital in the chapel of the Domaine d’Isis
YEAR 2013
SEPTEMBER: “Amber Colour!”
We are delighted to welcome to the estate: the “CUBITUS DU MANCHOT” acrobatic and musical circus under a big top
Friday 27 September at 8.30pm
Saturday 28 September at 8.30pm
AND
Sunday 29 September at 5pm
On 14 and 15 September, as part of the European Heritage Days, the Castle Vissec will be opening its doors for an exhibition of Omer Faidherbe’s botanical plates entitled “Flore des Causses”
AUGUST: “Ploup”
And here we are in JULY: “And, above all, we do what we like”
27 July and 24 August at 9pm: Singing, guitar and keyboard recital by songwriters Christiane MEZZIONI and Maryse SOVIGNAC in the chapel of St Julien, at Domaine d’Isis
Free admission
On the 23rd, in partnership with the Radio Festival France and Montpellier Languedoc Roussillon:
BASSEKOU KOUYATE IN CONCERT AT LE VIGAN – Castle Assas – Traditional music from Mali
Bassekou Kouyaté is the undisputed master of the Ngoni (traditional Malian lute)
At the Temple de Lasalle, Tuesday 30 July at 9pm
Music of the Mediterranean, a tribute to the cities that make up the Mediterranean,
from Cordoba to Istanbul, Salonika to Algiers…
A celebration of the marriage of East and West, of the divine and the profane,
of popular and learned traditions, past, present and future…
LONG LIVE JUNE too, but it went by too quickly: “…”
Nevertheless, this month we received the diploma of “Ambassador for the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Causses and Cevennes” for Agropastoralism 🙂
Find out more on our page dedicated to this listing
LONG LIVE MAY: “To do what we like again”
Here are a few ideas for outings on the Causses or in the Cevennes in this beautiful month of May 2013
Programme of outings in the Southern Cevennes
Around the Isis campsite, take a look at some of the fun, sporting and cultural outings on offer
01/05 – Le Vigan – 7th edition of Green Fingers. Plants and gardeners at the Castle Assas from 10 am to 6 pm
Green Fingers
In the gardens of the Assas Castle, in an unspoilt setting steeped in history, you can take your time to stroll along the paths and discover sensory games, aromatic workshops and exhibitions… Much more than just a market, Green Fingers is a fun meeting place. There will be a nursery exhibition and sale, musical workshops and entertainment, lectures and a slide show. Light meals available on site
Your host: Omer FAIDHERBE will be signing his watercolour book “Les Plus Belles Fleurs Sauvages des Causses & Cévennes”
– Until 08/05 – Le Vigan – L’Echappée Belle : Comedy, concerts, theatre… under a big top
– From 9 to 12 May – in the Cevennes – “FIRA: hiking festival”
– 12/05 – Ganges – 14th Hiking in the Gangeois Country. Participation 6 euros, free for children
– 25 and 26/05 – Valleraugue – Street arts festival organised by Cosmopolite and Les Elvis Platinés
On the programme Humani theater “L’Attentat” by Yasmina Khadra, la Chouing “Ainsi Soit il”, Abreuvoir Company “Le retour du roi”. Presentation of work by Ratatouille Theatre and exhibitions in the town’s gardens
Producers’ meals
IN APRIL: “Looking for eggs under the snow and still hiding your navel”
Happy Easter!
YEAR 2012
OCTOBER: “Looking for mushrooms in numbers”
Or: go for a walk with friends to enjoy the beautiful autumn colours
Mycology day every year at Le Vigan – early October
IN SEPTEMBER: “We don’t think about November”
Here are a few ideas for a weekend in the South Cevennes from 14 to 16 🙂
– Le Vigan – Free talk at 3pm at the Cevenol Museum, the mines of Saint Laurent le Minier in the Middle Ages, by Marie Christine Bailly-Maître, senior researcher at the CNRS. Information: + 33 (0)4 67 81 06 86
– Sumène – Vocal concert with Les Mirobolants as part of the European Heritage Days at 5pm at the Prieuré Saint Martin de Cézas
– Sumène – As part of the European Heritage Days, visit the Arsoie workshops. You can admire the rectilinear looms in operation, some of the last in the world, mechanical jewels weighing 20 tonnes on which the most delicate “fully fashioned” couture stockings are knitted, using skills dating back to the flourishing days of Sumène production. Serge Massal and his team will take you on a guided tour of the extraordinary adventure of this family business, classified as a “Living Heritage Company”, restoring an abandoned tradition and taking it to the very top, in the most prestigious locations and to the other end of the world. Registration required 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Sunday 16th September
– Brissac – Free nature walk on the Moulin Neuf estate from 2pm to 5pm. The Herault is a river full of energy, heritage, hydropower and flooding. Discover the importance of the river in economic activity, past and present
– Mount Aigoual – As part of the European Heritage Days, visit the Weather Museum at Mount Aigoual. Self-guided tour: weather science, photos, videos, games and a meeting with meteorologists. Free admission. Guided tour: discover the living conditions of the meteorologists and the private areas that are exceptionally open. Open from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
– Montdardier – Stroll with a donkey as part of Escapades Natures. The Causse de Blandas, an astonishing plateau already coveted by the Celts, as evidenced by the menhirs they have bequeathed to us. On this walk, we’ll be accompanied by brave and endearing donkeys. They’ll be much more than simple carriers: they’ll be our constant companions and accomplices, to the delight of all. With them, we’ll go as far as the Circus Navacelles lookout point and discover the geology there. For children aged 6 and over. Registration required. Ride included. Donkey hire: 45€/family, on site
– Saint André de Majencoules – Talk at the SAMBUCS Garden at 2.30pm on the theme of “The trees in our gardens” with Josiane Ubaud, ethnobotanist and writer, who will tell us why trees were never planted at random
– Saint Bauzille de Putois – Association fair on the lake from 10am to 5pm
– Saint Hippolyte du Fort – As part of the European Heritage Days, “Les conteurs près de chez vous” (storytellers near you) from the Cie Gargamèla offer a dramatised tour of Saint Hippolyte du Fort. Meet at 4.30pm in the courtyard of the barracks. An hour and a half through the streets of the village with the team: “Les conteurs près de chez vous” from the Cie Gargamèla. The walk is guided by Claude and his charreton, who makes the stones and memories speak, with the “ladies” playing and singing along the streets – Anita, Josette, Muriel, Véronique, Annette, not forgetting Edwige and her accordion. You’ll learn everything that’s been hidden from you, and then it’s off to
– Sumène – Early music concert “La Pavane du Roy” as part of the European Heritage Days at 5pm at the Prieuré Saint Martin de Cézas – €10
– Sumène – As part of the European Heritage Days, a discovery walk. The Ensumène gorges are one of the four main gateways to the Cevennes massif, the “temporary” bed of the Rieutord is a draille, and it was through this valley that the Gallic Rutènes road passed. But do we know that its western flank also bears the traces of a probable “Roman road” that climbed towards the Col des Barrices and probably doubled the Gallic path? It is possible to see these traces and then to realise that the pass mentioned was an important crossing point before it was relegated to the status of a byway. J.-P. Renaud invites you to discover these two sites, humble elements of a little-known part of our Cevennes heritage. Departure at 8.15 am by car pool. Duration 3 hours, registration required
Exhibitions
– Brissac – In Situ exhibition, heritage and contemporary art, in the church of St-Etienne d’Issenssac, Cube by Tjeerd Alkema. Open Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 7pm – Free admission
– Ganges – Exhibition of drawings by Xavier Boutin at the Art de lire gallery on Friday from 10am to 12.30pm and 3pm to 7pm, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings
– Le Vigan – “De roches et d’hommes” exhibition: mines and minerals from the Cevennes. Several centuries of mining activity in the Cevennes at the Cevenol Museum. Open Friday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Information: + 33 (0)4 67 81 06 86
– Saint Laurent le Minier – Exhibition – shop “L’escope du Jardin”, by 11 artists and creators from the village: textile creations, paintings, sculptures, jewellery, books, photos, decorations, iron and forge ceramics. Open every day from 10am to 7pm (N°8 street Blanche)
– Sumène – Exhibition of ceramics by Emmanuelle and Christian Roche at the Prieuré St Martin de Cézas from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday – Free admission
– Sumène – Exhibition and encounter with hosiery. An evocation of an important aspect of Sumène’s industrial past, through memories, archives and personal accounts, to encourage dialogue between those who knew this era at close quarters and those who are just discovering it, in a recently restored building that is also full of memories for many Suménois. Salle Ferrier, Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Sunday, 2pm to 6pm – Free admission
IN AUGUST: “We’re thinking of EVERYTHING”
But we can’t announce everything: we can’t see the end of it…
31 August, 1 and 2 September 2012
“GANGES 1900”, Year VI
More than 1,000 extras in traditional dress will welcome you for a great popular festival
IN JULY: “Take a siesta in the meadows”
27-29 July: 15th Transes Cevenoles festival in Sumène 🙂
IN JUNE: “Everything is fine”
22nd Transhumance Festival
In L’Espérou:
Saturday 16th
– Activities starting at 9am in the village: herds passing through (10am, 10.30am and 11.30am), demonstration of skills, herding dogs, sales and information stands, children’s workshops, folk dances, authentic market of producers and craftsmen. Public reading by Isabel Otero “The man who planted trees”. Transhumance plate €9 / Shepherds’ meal €13
– Naturalistic discovery of a mountain pasture: Hapiness. At 2pm, at the Aigoual Home, Col de la Serreyrède. Learn about the importance of pastoralism in managing natural areas. Distance: 5km. Difference in altitude: 150 m. Duration: 4 hours. Group size: 20 people maximum. From 8 years old. Area sold. Bring: binoculars, drink, walking shoes. No dogs
– Naturalistic discovery of a mountain pasture: Les Pises. 9am, Col du Minier. Learn about the importance of transhumance in managing the natural areas around the lake. Distance: 5km. Difference in altitude: 50 m. Duration: 4 hours. Group size: 20 people maximum. Minimum age: 8 years. Windy area. Bring: binoculars, drink, walking shoes. No dogs
Of rocks and men
EXHIBITION at the Cevenol Museum (next to the Old Bridge of Vigan) until October, showing mines and minerals gleaned from centuries of mining activity in the Cevennes
IN MAY: “DO AS YOU PLEASE”
ECO-DIALOGUES
From 9 to 13 May in Le Vigan – 8th edition on the theme: Water, source of life or big business? Conferences, round tables, workshops, films, forums, exhibitions, games, school events, nature outings, etc.
Bike
Saturday 12 May Ganges – Trekking from ” 7 cols ” in the Cevennes. Cycle ride in the Ganges region. Leaves from the Super U car park. Three routes with names evocative of the legendary Cévennes passes are on offer: – La Tribale: 75km and 850m ascent (Sumène, Col de la Tribale, Notre Dame de la Rouvière, St André de Majencoules, Mandagout, Le Vigan and Ganges)
The Navacelles: 115km and 1600m ascent (Sumène, Col de la Tribale, Notre Dame de la Rouvière, St André de Majencoules, Mandagout, Le Vigan, Montdardier, Circus Navacelles, Gorniès and Ganges). – La Lusette: 135km and 2600m ascent (Sumène, St Roman de Codières, St Martial, Notre Dame de la Rouvière, St André de Majencoules, Mandagout, l’Espérou, Col du Minier, Le Vigan, Montdardier, St Laurent le Minier and Ganges)
Open to all…
“WEAR YOURSELF WELL”
On 12 and 13 May, within a 10km radius of Ganges (34), you will have the opportunity to discover a multitude of leisure activities and outdoor sports in exceptional natural sites:
Saturday 12 May
Paragliding – Brissac (Coupiac) – National selective paragliding, organized by the Departmental Committee of Free Flight of the Herault from 10am to 6pm on the Séranne massif
Canoe Kayak – Saint Bauzille de Putois – As part of the Water Sports Festival, the Canoeing Club of theUpper Valley of the Herault offers discovery activities in open-canoeing and kayaking
Hiking – Montdardier – As part of the Escapades nature du Gard: hike «Cromlech and landscape of the Causse»
Sunday 13th
Running – Mountain biking – Hiking – Nordic Walking – Cazilhac – 14th -*Climb of the Roc Blanc. Paragliding – Brissac (Coupiac) – National selective paragliding event, organised by the Departmental Committee of Free Flight of Herault from 10am to 6pm
Hiking – Ganges – 13th hiking trail around Ganges. Self-guided or guided hikes. “Le Ranc de Banes”, 19km and “Montméjan”, 12km
Cycle touring – Ganges – “7 cols en Cévennes” ride. Three routes with names evocative of the Cevennes passes: La Tribale: 75km; Le Navacelles: 115km and La Luisette 135km and 2600m of ascent
The springtime of outdoor activities in the Southern Cevennes will continue until the beginning of July, with sporting events every weekend
(see the full detailed programme in the press pack)
“Green Fingers”
May 1st
Assas Castle in Le Vigan is exceptionally opening up its grounds to budding gardeners, who will be able to buy their plants (organic vegetable gardens, perennials or cacti, medicinal plants, forest trees, camellias, irises, etc.) from growers and learn from professionals about sustainable, natural and low-cost production methods
Much more than just a market, Green Fingers is a fun meeting place where specialists will be on hand to educate budding gardeners about water-saving methods such as mulching and wood species, as well as biological and natural transformation processes such as composting
All day long, workshops will be offered free of charge to the public:
Children : Make-up workshops, sensory games and plant colours. Adults: making plant paper
There will also be a nest box competition, an exhibition on the Coudoulous oil mill, and an all-day signing of O. Faidherbe’s book “Les plus belles fleurs des Causses et des Cévennes”
Relaxation area (essential oils, Ayurvedic massage)
Jazz music with the Dixie Gang (11am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 4pm)
IN APRIL: “TAKE ALL YOUR CHILDREN FOR A WALK”
The whole Isis Campsite team wishes you a happy Easter with your family, your friends, your religious community, on the grass, in the sun, in the trees, in a public garden, in the heart of our generous nature…
In short, in peace and happiness, in search of the miraculous egg
APRIL FISH
It’s not an April Fool’s Day! From the first you can come and camp, you’ll find sanitary facilities with hot water and greenery in the gentle cool of April
THE YEAR 2011
Release of the watercolour book “Les Plus Belles Fleurs Sauvages des Causses & Cévennes” by Omer FAIDHERBE, founder of Isis Campsite
This book takes you on a journey to the heart of the flora of the Causses and Cevennes. From the valleys to the summits of the Aigoual or Mount Lozère, via the various Causses in the region, take a walk and discover or rediscover this magnificent world of wild flowers. A botanical book about this region, where he chose to live more than 50 years ago, was his wish, and here it is, for the pleasure of your eyes. These watercolours invite you to dream. May the author’s love of beauty guide you on this enchanted walk through the heart of this generous land!
Discover more pictures
Large book (33.5×24) of 240 pages, with 225 full-page reproductions
numbered first edition
Exhibition in the Cevennes 2011 season
Until 30/09 – Saint Martin de Londres – Permanent exhibition by Michel Guerry at the Galerie des Echoppes, Church square. Information: + 33 (0)6 83 88 14 53
Until 30/10 – Claret – Exhibition unique in the south of France: “DAUMissime! Eclat de cristal”, unique works by Dali, Di Rosa, Braque, Sosno, Arman, Ben… At the Glass Hall. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Admission: €6
From 18/06 to 30/10 – Le Vigan – Exhibition “Entre Aigoual et Causse, de 1890 à 1910, regard de deux photographes” at the Cevenol Museum
In September 2011, don’t miss:
– Mushrooms!
September is well known for its Indian summer and its mushrooms
Take advantage of a stay at the campsite to look for them…23, 24 and 25 September in Avèze “Le Sort du Dedans BARO D’EVEL CIRK” New circus show for all ages Organised by Elvis Platinés
Festivities in the Cevennes – September
Concerts, walks, town festivals, garage sales… It’s always good to get out and about in the south of France
– Ganges 1900 on 3 and 4 September 2011 For the fifth year, The tourist office Cevennes Mediterranean and the Ganges 1900 association are organising a historical reconstruction of Ganges in 1900
To prepare, come along to the picnic on the banks of the Herault on Sunday 28 August 2011 at Cazilhac (Departmental Domain of Fesquet)
As we are all impatient to get out of our costumes, we invite you in period costume to come and join us for a great 1900s picnic at the Departmental Domain of Fesquet in the commune of Cazilhac (opposite Laroque) on Sunday 28 August 2011
For the more courageous, we’ll set off on foot at 11am from the Tourist Office (plan de l’Ormeau) and we’ll make our way to the Fesquet all together and in costume. For the others, we’ll meet directly at the Domain of Fesquet from midday
The concept of the meal is simple: everyone brings a dish of their choice which we will share together. The organisers will provide the barbecue and aperitif.
Don’t forget to bring your one-piece swimming costumes and inner tubes for the afternoon swim in the Herault
A barrel organ, a saxophone and an accordion will enliven this afternoon on the water’s edge. Our friends from the retromobile club cevenol will be there with their classic cars.
If you’d like to warm up before coming along, we’ll be handing out the words to the following songs so that we can all sing along: Les Roses de Picardie, Frou- Frou, under the bridges of Paris, Riquita, Valse Brune, Ramona, Valencia…
So grab your baskets, tablecloths and napkins and get down to the waterside to prepare for Ganges 1900 together!
Another of this year’s highlights will be the Cabaret Banquet 1900 on Saturday evening, which will take place on the Plan de l’Ormeau from 7.30pm:
7.30pm: musical aperitif with the Associative Music School of the Cevennes and Valérie Barouille. Come and sing along to the most popular tunes of the early 20th century
– 8pm start of the Grand Banquet Ganges 1900. On the menu: velvety Cepes in the old, cochonnailles Cevenoles, Ocean cassolette “Nice Time” (Scallop, Red mullet and Gambas); Poularde in fricassee with Estragon accompanied by a Artichoke Stock Stew and a Pan-fried Mushrooms from the Woods;
Fromager’s slate: Brie, Saint Nectaire, Pelardon, Bleu des causses; The Great Plate of Desserts
– 9pm start of the cabaret during the banquet. The cabaret has been designed by a team of volunteers especially for Ganges 1900. On the programme you will find lyrical singing by Nathalie Erin, dancing by Corps en Accords (Claquettes, French Cancan and Charleston), magic by Jill’s, juggling by the voûte Sumène Company, a transformiste in the person of Christophe Navas, the surprising little will singer, saucy songs by Nathalie Erin, all animated and presented by the Zouak company and followed on the piano by Jean Philippe Valette. Frédéric Durieu will be projecting the sets throughout the show.
Over an hour and a half of cabaret
11pm start of the traditional 1900s dance with the Cevennes School of Music and professional musicians
The banquet and cabaret evening costs €33 per person. Reservations can be made at the Tourist Office Cevennes Mediterranean
Tables will be available in front of the stage for those wishing to attend only the cabaret
In August 2011, don’t miss:
Festivities in the southern Cevennes August 2011: On 27 August, a concert by Maryse Sovignac and Christiane Mezzioni, French chanson, singer-songwriters
In July 2011, don’t miss:
Monday 18: Night walk from the campsite (10 km, altitude difference 500m, all levels, barbecue, wild boar, sunset and conviviality on the programme)
Tuesday 19: at the campsite, super dance concert by FunkYpi ex Pélardons, get your peruques ready!
July 2011 Festivities
Outings, concerts, garage sales, get out and about in the Cevennes, download your programme
9 and 10 July: Laroque in the Year of Our Lord 2011
4th Medieval Festival
“Hear Hear Brave People! Whether you’re a beggar, a peasant, a noble lord, a bourgeois, a brigand, a lady or a gentleman, don’t hesitate to join in the fun! The association Médiéviste from Laroque, the municipality and the Tourist Office Cevennes Mediterranean invite you to go back in time
and relive a period of the village’s history over a weekend on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July 2011
What could be more logical than organising a medieval festival in a medieval village classified as a picturesque site and which has just applied for classification as a village of character, where the motto remains “Adversis Duro” (I face adversity)
Throughout the weekend, come and enjoy a wide range of events and re-enactments: international medieval combat tournament, ceremonial and military encampments, costume parade, children’s games, knights’ bath, election of the Lord and Lady of Laroque, dramatised plays, market, medieval troupes, medieval ball, medieval concert in the 11th-century chapel of Saint Jean, medieval music groups, horse riding and farm animals…
Medieval banquet on Saturday evening. Come and join us to bombance (party) in the Laroquoise countryside and drink Hypocras…
In June 2011, don’t miss:
26/06 – Le Vigan – The Hours of the Organ in concert at the temple at 5.30pm. Free admission with a contribution to expenses. Viviane Loriaut, gallery organ, Vincent Recolin, positive organ confreri de a serra, polyphonies. G.F.Haendel – N.Brhuns – J.S Bach – Corsican polyphonies
24/06 – Causse la Selle – Public presentation and concert with Maya Kamaty Trio and Leila Negrau, Maloya/ music from Reunion at 8pm at La Grange. Price: €5
04/06 to 30/06 – Ganges – Exhibition of paintings, drawings and engravings by Pierre Lohner at the Lucie Aubrac multimedia library and the Little Temple
26/06 – Saint Jean de Cuculles – The galerie de l’écusson presents an exhibition of oils on canvas by Yves Thos at the domain de Mortiès
Until 26/06 – Les Matelles – “Prehistoric wall-walling: living in the Pic Saint-Loup during the Copper Age” exhibition at the Pic Saint-Loup Museum. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Admission: €3
Until 30/06 – Moulès and Baucels – Basket-making workshop
Friday afternoons, village hall
26/06 – Pic Saint Loup – Gourmet walk: tastings of recipes made from wild plants. Walk to the Moulins de la Fous in Lauret to discover Mediterranean trees, shrubs and wild lettuces. Storytelling around a magnificent white oak tree. Followed by tastings of goat’s cheese from Sébastien Poveda in Notre Dame-de-London (learn about his milking techniques). 1pm-7.30pm. Price €15/person, €25
18/06 – Mount Aigoual – Transhumance festival
17 and 18/06 – Causse la Selle – Short film festival at the barn. Site opens at 7.30pm / concerts at 9pm
11/06 – Le Vigan – As part of the Eco Dialogues, meeting with Stéphane Hessel on the theme: “Environment and citizenship, how to rethink human rights” in the courtyard of the Lycee André Chamson at 9pm
11/06 – Ganges – Concert by Scred Connexion and 1 local rap group in the courtyard of the media library at 7pm. Price €5/10. Bookings at the Tourist Office, Agantic and Media Library
04 and 05/06 – Combaillaux – Spring of Oulivie from 10am to 6pm. Giant tapenade with our 18th-century mill, introduction to olive tree pruning, fair and workshops for children. Tasting of products from the estate: oils, olives and tapenades and lunch in the heart of the olive grove. Saturday and Sunday lunchtime grills, assorted desserts for all ages… Dinner with entertainment. Saturday 7pm: méchoui
04/06 – Saint Jean de Buèges – Occitan Day from 3pm to 11pm. Farmers’ and crafts market, winegrowers’ village, traditional musical entertainment and vintage bike parade. 3.30pm: Lotto in Occitan
5pm: “rugby club village” theatre – free. 6.30pm: Cartagena competition 9.30pm: Concert with “Patric” – free. Option to eat on site (meal €15 wine and coffee not included)
05/06 – Le Vigan – The Hours of the Organ in concert at the temple at 5.30pm. Admission is free with a contribution to expenses. Viviane Loriaut, gallery organ, Vincent Recolin, positive organ confreri de a serra, polyphonies. G.F.Haendel – N.Brhuns – J.S Bach – Corsican polyphonies
05/06 – Le Vigan – Concert by Joshua Blue, London blues rock, Jimi Hendrix and Albert Collins style, 9pm at the P’Tit Comptoir
04/06 – Gorniès – Spring in La Vis, heritage and culture in the Vis valley. From 9.30 am to midnight in the municipal park. Exhibitions, films and conferences: – The history and natural heritage of the valley
Local artists and craftspeople – Association activities and projects – Phytomedication
Activities :
9.30am Walk to the Calavon ravine, return by 12pm (experienced walkers) – Free walks along the ethnobotanical trail – Walk and talk on water and its secrets
Walk to discover the history of the forest – Naturalist workshops – Theatre, circus and face painting workshops for children – Musicians and singers from the region – Lights out and astronomical observation. 12pm Koroll choir from St Laurent 7pm Musical aperitif: Funtashlikh Evening concert: dance in my street (love songs and humour). Light refreshments at lunchtime. Local meal in the evening at €12 per person. Menu: local dish, farmhouse bread, pélardon cheese, dessert
03/06 – Moulès et Baucels – Concert duo piano voice of French songs by Gainsbourg, Nougaro, Regiani….
At 9pm at Domain Blancardy. Tickets: €10 (meal €25 from 7.30pm)
02/06 – Le Vigan – As part of the regional meetings of Protestant choirs: spiritual concert (Bach – Franck – Gagnebin – Kodaly – Mendelssohn) at 4pm in the church. Free admission
From 02/06 to 05/06 – Cevennes Gangeoises et Suménoises -Hiking Festival in the Cevennes on the theme of people and landscapes
From 01/06 to 30/06 – L’Espérou – Exhibition “Les arts de la rue font leur transhumance” at the Aigoual Home at the Col de la Serreyrède
01/06 – Sumène – All-day nature break “Spring in the Cevennes”. Walk along the old railway line to Sumène and its wealth of ancient architecture and where the Rieutord flows. Bring binoculars, picnic and notebook. Free outing
From 01/06 to 31/08 – Notre Dame de la Rouvière – Exhibition of paintings, drawings and paper by Jane Merelle and Thierry Tavant at the Workshop. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 6pm and by appointment
In May 2011, don’t miss:
Exhibitions : Les Matelles – “Wall-to-wall prehistory” exhibition, living in the Pic St-Loup during the Copper Age at the Pic St-Loup Museum. Open Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 7pm. Admission: €3
Saturday 28 MAY: Concert by Pikadilly, r&b, soul at 9pm at the Piano du Roc (next to the campsite) pub open until 1am
Saturday 28 MAY: Valleraugue – As part of the Transes Cevenoles, the “Festival The Arts in the Street” season. From 10 a.m. throughout the day: exhibitions by visual artists in the village gardens, participatory workshops “le Coin du Livre” and trapeze initiation. At 11am in front of the town hall: “Tales and music for children” with K.Guennoun and B.Barbier. At 11.30 am at the Placette: public rehearsal by the Misdemeanor company, “Les petits délits”. At 12 noon in the alley of the chestnut: refreshments and producers’ lunch with music by the Manguidem Taf Taf brass band. At 11.30am in the square des fileuses: bronze casting. At 2pm, at the Placette: “Mange-tout” show by the Délit de Façade company. From 2.30pm to 6pm, departure from the Placette for an ephemeral creation, “Journey told through Valleraugue”. At 4.45pm at the Placette: performance by the Délit de Façade company “Mange-tout”. At 6pm at the Placette: public rehearsal by the Cie Hors- Commerce “Blues for Allen”. At 6.30pm, alley of the chestnut: refreshments and finale with the Manguidem Taf Taf brass band
Saturday 28 MAY at Deveze Domain
OPEN DAY
FREE ADMISSION
Tours start at 10am and 3.30pm
Walk in the vineyard
Visit to the cellars, treasure hunt (12 bottles of wine to be won*)
Introduction to wine tasting
Aroma recognition workshop
Sand painting exhibition by Mr Luc Tholomé
Small surprise workshop!
Come and picnic at the Domain
Complimentary aperitif and wine
+ Free gypsy jazz concert by Clapas Swing (from midday)
Winner drawn from all the correct answers at the end of the day
Friday 27 May: Valflaunès – 13th Prehistory Days. Lectures, archaeological experimentation workshops, outings and exhibitions. Information and registration: + 33 (0)4 67 55 22 13
Friday 27 May: Les Sambucs sensory workshop: Learn to observe, recognise plants, pick and cook a meal…. green breathing, yoga, imaginary herbarium, massages
15/05: Aumessas – “Spring in the land of waterfalls” walk. RDV at 8am in front of the old station. Length 16km, duration 6h, significant difference in altitude 800m. Equipment: walking shoes, warm clothing, water bottle (2l). Price: €18
15/05 Le Vigan – Eco-dialogue meetings on the theme of food. Visit to an organic market garden with Mariette Gerber from 9.30am to 12pm. RDV place Quatrefages-de-Laroquête. Registration: +33 (0)4 67 81 66 00
14/05: Le Vigan – Storytelling evening “Si les Cévennes m’étaient contées” at the Cevenol Museum at 9pm as part of the Museums’ Night. Free admission. On this occasion, you can visit the museum free of charge from 8pm
07/05 – Saint Julien de la Nef Apacho concert, Latin American music at 9pm at the Piano du Roc, pub open until 1am
From 01/05 to 26/06 – Les Matelles – “Prehistoric wall-to-wall living in the Pic Saint-Loup during the Copper Age” exhibition at the Pic Saint-Loup Museum. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Admission: €3
11/05 – Saint Laurent le Minier – “Textile jewellery creation” workshop with the association of the Workshop without Borders at the association hall from 2pm to 5pm
15/05 – Le Vigan Concert “De Londres à New-York” with the Madrigal de Nîmes at the church at 5.30pm. Prices: €6/8, free for under-16s
15/05 – Ganges Concert of sacred music at 4pm at the Dominicaines. With the Montpellier parish choir and musicians conducted by Yves Pouget. Works from the Renaissance, Mozart, Vierne, Magnificat by Joseph Roucairol
15/05 – Saint-André-de-Buèges Musical journey (classical and sacred works) at 5pm in the church. With Dorothée Fontcouberte (violin) and Isabelle Issier (harp). Price: €10/15
21 and 22/05 – Pégairolles-de-Buèges Exhibition of artists, craftspeople, winemakers and concert on the theme of sharing. Open Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Opening on Saturday at 6.30pm
You had until 30 April 2011 to visit Omer Faidherbe’s watercolour exhibition at the Col de la Serreyrède tourist office (near Mount Aigoual)
A great excuse for a walk in the Cevennes…
In the space of a few years, Omer Faidherbe and his wife have produced a fine collection of watercolours of Cevennes flora
These 1300 plates are currently being published
Let’s use our undeniable weapons against barbarism: beauty, joy, sharing, time to live, to love, to create, to listen, to see beautiful creations…
Aren’t holidays the best time to do this?
