What’s On 22/06 – 30/06

Monday 22 June:

Uzès:

Do you want to see behind the walls of the beautiful old homes of Uzès? The tourist office is offering a fascinating guided tour to discover the historic mansions of Uzès on Monday morning. It’s a two-hour visit that starts at 9.45am, costs 8€ per person, and can be booked online at: www.uzes-pontdugard.com. // 04 66 22 68 88.

The Ciné Club de l’Uzège is presenting, as part of its theme « la musique au cœur du cinéma » a screening of the film « le salon de musique » by Satyajit Ray this Monday at 7.45pm at the Capitole d’Uzès. // 06 11 56 21 45. uzegecineclub@gmail.com.

St Maximin and Blauzac:

Tickets are now on sale for the 12th annual « Jazz en Uzège » festival. The first concert takes place in St Maximin on Friday July 3rd, with festivities continuing in Blauzac on Saturday July 4^th and Sunday July 5th. You’ll find the full programme details online at www.soireesdeblauzac.com) Open seating tickets are 20€ for adults and 12€ for those under 12

Sanilhac:

The Château de Sanilhac is launching its first summer soiree this Saturday the 27^th of June. It’s a white-themed evening dedicated to fine food and celebration, with wines and ‘planchas’ to share. A signature cocktail is included with your ticket of 20€. Booking in advance can be done on billetweb. Information and booking is also available by phone. // 06 31 56 00 07.

Tuesday 23 June

St Quentin la Poterie:

Pricila, a nature guide, invites you to take a wellbeing break to relax and relieve stress during a meditative walk in the St. Quentin Forest. The walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 o’clock and costs 15 euros Registration is available by phone or email. // 07 49 08 96 08. pricila@ecomail.fr. reveillerlesliens.fr.

Uzès:

Where a themed tour of the Place aux Herbes is being offered on Thursday afternoon as part of the fifth Annual Uzes Expo. It starts at 2:30 p.m., costs 8 euros per person, and the ticket also grants you access to a self-guided tour of the Georges Borias Museum. Reservations must be made by phone or email. // 04 11 71 94 15. exposition@uzes.fr. www.uzes.fr.

The Blauzac-based theatre company “37° à l’ombre” (37 degrees in the shade), presents “Souris Chaos” this Friday evening. It’s a satirical comedy that holds up a mirror to our society, through the gradual downfall of the hosts of a cooking show, overwhelmed by absurd and incessant advertising demands, highlighting our relationship with consumerism. The show takes place this Friday at 7 p.m. at L’Ombrière, with admission of 5 Euros. // lombriere.fr.

Wednesday 24 June:

Uzès:

The covered swimming pool in Pays d’Uzès closes its doors on 30 June. Instead, you will be able to swim at the outdoor pool in the Parc du Duché which will be open every day, including bank holidays, from 10h to 19h. The entry fee is 4€ per visit, or you can get a book of 10 tickets for 30€.

The Mairie would like to let you know that during periods of very hot weather, the town of Uzès is making an air-conditioned room available with a relaxation corner, chairs and tables. You’ll find it on the second floor of the tourist office on place Albert 1er. You can get there by lift, freely from 9:30 am to 1pm and then from 2-6pm. And starting on July 1^st it will be open nonstop from 9:30am to 6pm. More information on the town website: www.uzes.fr.

The new 2026/2027 seasonal programme at l’Ombrière d’Uzès is now out and there’s something for everyone. Expect theatre, dance, comedy, concerts and shows for children. You’ll find full details of the new season and ticket booking at lombriere.fr.

The “Autres Rivages” festival is back starting this Friday until 3 July for its 32nd season. The first concert is Friday night, welcoming Zeid Hamdan, a major figure on the alternative Arab scene, a Lebanese producer and multi-instrumentalist known as the “Pope of Underground”. Expect an electrifying live set mixing psych rock, electronic textures and eastern influences. He’s playing this Friday at the garden of the Ancien Évêché, at 9:30pm. Tickets cost 20€ in advance, or 22€ at the door. Book online through the tourist office website: www.uzes-pontdugard.com. A pass for the three concerts at Jardin de l’évêché is available for 50€. You’ll find the full “Autres Rivages” festival programme on the tourist office website.

Remoulins:

This Wednesday afternoon, the bookshop and tearoom “Le Millefeuille” is running a baking workshop for kids. They’ll be learning how to make cookies from 2 – 4pm with snack time included. The fee is 12€/ child, it’s open to children aged 5 and over, and the children will leave with what they’ve made. Please book quickly by phone // 06 50 62 99 28.

Flaux:

Calling all artists for the fourth annual “Les Journées ArtyFlaux” festival planned for 18-20th September. The ArtyFlaux association, which organizes this event is now calling for applications from interested creative artists, whether painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators or visual artists, to display your work. The deadline for sending applications is 29 June – just a few days away! Applications should be sent by email. // artyflaux@gmail.com.

Vers Pont du Gard :

This Sunday you have a unique opportunity to learning about how to incorporate “living food” into your menus. The living food workshop is being offered by Patricia Kersulec, and you will learn everything you need to know about sprouting, young shoots, green juices and raw soups. The workshop runs from 10am to 2pm and it costs 95€ per person. Please book quickly by phone. You’ll find full details of upcoming workshops at www.vitaminn.fr. // 07 68 37 34 52

Thursday 25 June:

Uzès:

A themed tour of the Place aux Herbes is on offer as part of the fifth annual Uzès Expo. It starts this Thursday afternoon at 2:30pm. The tour costs 8€, it’s in French, and your ticket also gives you access to a self-guided visit of the Musée Georges Borias. Please book quickly by phone or email. // 04 11 71 94 15. exposition@uzes.fr. www.uzes.fr.

Planning ahead for September because tickets are already on sale… if you want to challenge your French with an evening of live comedy, come to the Ombrière theatre where the comedian Arnaud Tsamere is set to light up the stage with his show “Tous Contraints” on Saturday 26 September. Tickets are priced from 22 to 32 € depending on the category. Book at lombriere.fr.

Collias:

This summer, l’Écho des Lisières is offering a twilight kayak trip on three dates. The first of these three evening outings is on Monday June 29, under the full moon, from 6-10:30pm. As you drift along the water, expect to see a ballet of bats, the call of a nightjar, a glimpse of a beaver’s nose, and the Pont du Gard lit by moonlight. The 8 km trip costs 50€/ pers, and you must be at least 18. The price includes canoe hire from Kayak vert and the nature guide. Book at Helloasso.com/associations/échos-des-lisières. It’s also on 26 July and 27 August.

On Sunday the 28th, the Hostellerie le Castellas welcomes singer Deedee Abella for a Sunday of vocal practice. There will be breathing and breath-work exercises, a look at the diaphragm and vocal support, a friendly lunch, then work on posture and vocal alignment. To round off the day, there will be practical exercises and, of course, karaoke to test out your new skills and build your confidence. The day costs 50€/ pers, with lunch included. Please book by phone or email. // 04 66 22 88 88. info@lecastellas.com.

Friday 26 June:

Baron:

About seven minutes west of Serviers-et-La-Baume, you will find the village of Baron where Les Vignes de l’Arque winery is located. This Saturday evening the 27^th they will be having their Soiree at the cave with live music from the “Get Up” band, wine tasting and a selection of snacks from a variety foodtrucks on site. The entry is free and it starts at 8pm. More information by phone and email. // 04 66 22 37 71. contact@lesvignesdelarque.fr.

Uzès:

The Mairie would like to let you know that during periods of very hot weather, the town of Uzès is making an air-conditioned room available with a relaxation corner, chairs and tables. You’ll find it on the second floor of the tourist office on place Albert 1er. You can get there by lift, freely from 9:30 am to 1pm and then from 2-6pm. And starting on July 1^st it will be open nonstop from 9:30am to 6pm. More information on the town website: www.uzes.fr.

At the restaurant “Wine o’clock”, throughout the summer, you are invited every Friday and Saturday evening for Brasero Nights – which involves cooking over an open flame grill for meats and fish under the stars in the garden. Fridays is for fish and Saturdays it is meats from Lozère – ribeye, entrecôte, pork ribs, and lamb chops. It promises a musical atmosphere and a big free parking lot, making this an easy choice for an evening out. Table booking is recommended by phone. // 04 66 01 69 55. wineoclockuzes.fr.

St Chaptes:

In June, “Le Green Park” and its aquatic refuge welcome you from 10am to 6pm Wednesdays to Sundays to enjoy and cool off, splash around and relax. Starting July 1^st, it will be open every day until August 31st, from 10am to 7pm. Entry is 12,90€ for adults and 11,90€ for children aged 18 months to 16 years. // greenpark.ovh.

Pont du Gard:

At the Pont du Gard, artist Robert Combas is presenting his exhibit “Guerre et Paix”. You’ll find works inspired by antiquity, mythological stories and historic battles, including a monumental canvas devoted to the Trojan War. Starting from the 4^th of July, there will be an original “son et lumière”, created by Groupe F and Robert Combas, projected onto the bridge like a 275-metre living canvas. The exhibit will be open until 30 August, at 10:30pm. Entry is 8€/ adult, free for children under-18, and includes access to the Robert Combas Exhibit, the museum, the Son et Lumiere show of the bridge, and the Ludo area for children. You’ll find information and ticketing at: www.pontdugard.fr.

Collias:

This summer, l’Écho des Lisières is offering a twilight kayak trip on three dates. The first of these three evening outings is on Monday the 29 June, from 6-10:30pm. As you drift along the water, expect to see a ballet of bats, the call of a nightjar, a glimpse of a beaver’s nose, and the Pont du Gard under the full moon. The 8 km trip costs 50€/ pers, and you must be at least 18. The price includes canoe hire from Kayak vert and the nature guide. Book at Helloasso.com/associations/échos-des-lisières. It’s also on 26 July and 27 August.

On Sunday the 28th, the Hostellerie le Castellas welcomes singer Deedee Abella for a Sunday of vocal practice. There will be breathing and breath-work exercises, a look at the diaphragm and vocal support, a friendly lunch, then work on posture and vocal alignment. To round off the day, there will be practical exercises and, of course, karaoke to test out your new skills and build your confidence. The day costs 50€/ pers, with lunch included. Please book by phone or email. // 04 66 22 88 88. info@lecastellas.com.

Saturday 27 June:

Montaren-et-Saint-Médiers:

Sictomu is launching its very first Compost’Express operation. Head along this Saturday from 9 – 12 am for a quick 15-minute training session, after which you’ll leave with a free composter and bio-bucket. It’s happening at the ARRU ressourcerie / recyclerie, at n°1 chemin de Peyre Ficade in Montaren, and there’s no need to register. While you’re there you can check out all the great hidden treasures for pennies at ARRU from kitchen items to children’s games, books, music albums, artwork, electronic gadgets, sports equipment, eclectic bits and bobs and more – and you won’t feel guilty because you are purchasing second hand! More information at: www.sictomu.fr/formations.

Gattigues:

This Saturday, the church in Gattiques, in partnership with l’Aphyllanthe, is offering a piano recital. Pascal Lerebours will play works by Debussy, Granados and Grieg, along with his own compositions. There will be two concerts, one in the morning at 11am and one in the evening at 7pm. Booking is to be done by phone, and a hat will be passed for contributions. // 06 98 16 25 23. //

Vallabrix:

Le “Cœur des Femmes”, an association supporting the wellbeing of women affected by breast cancer by offering respite stays, is holding a charity concert this Saturday evening with l’Abrix Bar. At 9pm Saturday night, the group “Kaleyah Soul System” is on, with the talented Marianne Aya Omar, former singer with Ginkgo Biloba. The evening starts at 7pm with a concert by the women’s choir “les Sardines”, featuring harmonic singing. There will also be a special raffle, with some great prizes to win, with tickets at 5€ at l’Abrix Bar and Chez Lucette in St Quentin la Poterie. You’ll find food available on site.

Baron:

About seven minutes west of Serviers-et-La-Baume, you will find the village of Baron where Les Vignes de l’Arque winery is located. This Saturday evening the 27th they will be having their Soiree at the cave with live music from the “Get Up” band, wine tasting and a selection of snacks from a variety of food trucks on site. Entry is free and it starts at 8pm. More information by phone and email. // 04 66 22 37 71. contact@lesvignesdelarque.fr.

Lussan:

This Saturday evening, the community bar “Le Jardin de Lussan” welcomes “Blue Grass Signal Band” for a bluegrass, country and rock concert starting at 7pm. Check out their facebook page for other activities taking place all summer long. Le Jardin de Lussan will be hosting concerts, theatre, workshops, games and a clothes swap. You’ll find the summer programme on their Facebook: le-Jardin-de-Lussan.

St Victor des Oules:

The association “La Boule à Zéro” is putting on a concert Saturday evening at the Place du Château in St Victor des Oules. There will be free concerts from “l’école des comptoirs”, “the little band” and Luc Galtié, playing a mix of rock, reggae and folk. You can also purchase something to eat on site. More information by phone. // 06 23 89 41 93.

Sunday 28 June:

Uzès:

This Sunday, les Dimanches d’Uzès brings you « la journée des créateurs » at the Place aux Herbes. All day long, you’ll find arts and crafts with plenty of artisan exhibitors to discover. There will also be workshops for children. // 04 66 03 48 56.

And still in Uzès, la Chambre Philharmonique de Cologne is back with virtuoso Sergey Didorenko. The musicians will perform four concertos for violin, strings and bass by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and Tchaïkovski. The concert will be on this Sunday at the Temple d’Uzès, at 8pm. Entry is 27€, and you can purchase the tickets from the tourist office website. // uzes-pontdugard.com.

Belvézet:

Les Agités du local present the concert “Dialectiques du Compás” with musicians Maël Goldwaser and Frédéric Cavallin. Expect a mix of flamenco rhythm, Indian music and percussion. It’s free and will take place at the site de l’Arbousier, on Sunday at 6pm.

Collias:

This summer, l’Écho des Lisières is offering a twilight kayak trip on three dates. The first of these three evening outings is on Monday the 29 June, from 6-10:30pm. As you drift along the water, expect to see a ballet of bats, the call of a nightjar, a glimpse of a beaver’s nose, and the Pont du Gard under the full moon. The 8 km trip costs 50€/ pers, and you must be at least 18. The price includes canoe hire from Kayak vert and the nature guide. Book at Helloasso.com/associations/échos-des-lisières. It’s also on 26 July and 27 August.

On Sunday the 28th, the Hostellerie le Castellas welcomes singer Deedee Abella for a day of vocal practice. There will be breathing and breath-work exercises, a look at the diaphragm and vocal support, a friendly lunch, then work on posture and vocal alignment. To round off the day, there will be practical exercises and, of course, karaoke to test out your new skills and build your confidence. The day costs 50€/ pers, with lunch included. Please book by phone or email. // 04 66 22 88 88. info@lecastellas.com.

Monday 29 June:

Uzès:

This Monday evening, the third and final concert of the “Triptyque Musical en Uzège” series will be performed. Hosted by the Association Musicale des Deux Fleuves, this concert brings together three international musicians and three artisans, this time: a violin maker, a silk painter and a bamboo artist. The musicians will present works by Rossini and the Magic of the Chinese Flute with the celebrated Chinese flautist Weliang Zhang. It will take place at the Salon Racine in Uzès town hall, with the concert starting at 8pm. Entry is 18€/ adult, 10€ for students, and free for children and jobseekers. A menu linked to the concert will be served at Vieux Café d’Uzès at 9:30pm. // www.uzes-pontdugard.com. // 06 16 08 27 17.

Planning ahead for the October Food Festival – starting this afternoon, tickets will be on sale for the next Saveurs et Savoirs festival planned for October 8 – 11. The full programme of activities for four days dedicated to celebrating delicious food can be found on festivalsaveursetsavoirs.fr. There will be tempting talks, tastings with Michelin-starred chefs, grand meals and many more surprises. This year, the festival welcomes chefs Hélène Darroze, Cyril Lignac and Olivier Roellinger.

St Maximin et Blauzac:

For the July 4^th weekend, tickets are now on sale for the twelfth annual “Jazz en Uzège” festival. The first concert will be in St Maximin on Friday July 3^rd and then the festival continues on Saturday July 4th and Sunday July 5th in Blauzac. You’ll find the full programme at www.soireesdeblauzac.com. It will be open seating at 20€ per adult and 12€ children under 12.

Bourdic:

Planning ahead for the 2^nd annual October Collines du Bourdic race, “le 20 des Collines”, registration is now open for several race options to be held on Sunday 18 October. This year you will be able to choose from nature trails of 8, 12 or 20 km. There’s also an 8km winemakers’ walk, which will be a more festive atmosphere with tastings of wines and local products along the way. We are letting you know now, because there’s an “Early Bird” rate available until 1 July for the first 100 people who sign up. The race is for a good cause: the Cave des Collines de Bourdic is joining forces with Alès Médical to support women affected by breast cancer as part of Octobre rose. Registration can be done on the website www.new.sportsnconnect.com.

Tuesday 30 June:

Domazan:

This coming Thursday, July 2nd, is the first of the “Les Éphémères du Château de Bosc” evenings in Domazan. You’ll be able to taste the wines from the estate, enjoy grilled meats on the brasero, and participate in the friendly musical atmosphere. The gardens of the chateau de Bosc will be hosting these special evenings every Thursday in July but you must book ahead by phone. // 04 66 57 65 11.

Argilliers:

Planning ahead for mid-July: the Domaine Tardieu-Ferrand is back with its “Wine Folies”, their summer winegrower musical evenings. The first of the six evenings will be on Saturday 11 July, then on Thursdays July16, 23 and 30th, and August 6 and 13th. Entry is 12€, including access to the concert, a seat, a printed glass, a hat in the estate colours and one drink. You’ll also be able to purchase something to eat on site. Please book in advance on their website: www.domainetardieuferrand.com.

Uzès:

Planning ahead for mid-July: The Nuits Musicales d’Uzès summer festival starts on July 18th, with the baroque opera “Didon & Énée” by Henri Purcell, in a semi-staged version with French subtitles. The opera will be performed by le Jeune Orchestre Baroque Européen, with Sylvain Sartre as musical director and Margaux Blanchard as artistic director. Tickets are 24€/ person, free for children under 18, and you can book through their website: www.nuitsmusicalesuzes.com.

Anduze:

And planning ahead for late July: tickets are now on sale for the “Jazzoparc” festival July 24, 25 and 26 at the Parc des Cordeliers in Anduze, for its sixth year. Programming, ticketing and more information can be found on the jazzoparc website: www.jazzoparc.com.