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WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
UZÈS:
If you’ve got some items you’d like to have valued, you might like to book a session with some valuers from the auction house Hotel des Ventes in Nimes.
They’ll be in Uzes this Wednesday 17 at the Hotel Logis from 10h00 until 5pm and you can book a slot by phone. 04 66 67 52 74
There’ll be another valuer, Amelie Bisi coming to Uzes on Thursday 18th September. In the morning she’ll be taking appointments for home visits and then she’ll be at the Hotel Logis in the afternoon. Again, you’ll need to book a slot by phone 06 50 34 10 63
Do take advantage of a guided tour of the town this afternoon Wed 17 Sept between 2 30pm and 4 30pm as it’s in English.
It’s being organised by the Uzes Tourist Office and will cost 8€. You can book directly with the TO or on line
Coming up this weekend Sept 20 and 21st. is the annual event called “Journées Européenes du Patrimoine”
Translated as the European heritage days, it’s a European wide event showcasing and celebrating a country’s heritage and history
This usually means that some historic monuments, not normally accessible, are opened up to the public or indeed other buildings, some of which are open free of charge so that people may discover and enjoy their heritage.
It’s also a weekend when quite a few people return to their natal town or village as a “back to their roots” occasion.
A detailed plan of the buildings and houses who’ll be taking part in this weekend is available at the Uzes Tourist Office.
From this Friday 19 September until Sunday 28th September, there’s going to be a series of 9 films at the Capitole cinema under the theme of “Play it Again!”
So the first film will be “Coup de foudre” a film from 1983, starring Miou Miou and Isabelle Hupert:
synopis:Two women stuck in strained and loveless marriages meet at their children’s school and form a close friendship. However, their bond soon catches the attentions of their respective husbands.
The film festival at the Capitole cinema continues on Saturday 20th September with a showing of that famous Sergio Leone spaghetti western called “ Once upon a time in the West” with Charles Bronson and Henry Fonda.
The full programme can be found on their website:
VALLABRIX:
The creative workshops at the Abrix Bar start up again from this Wednesday morning 17th September. There’s all kinds of activities for all ages from the little ones aged 2 to the older generations.
The subscription costs 60€ per term but the first session is offered free of charge to see if you’d like to continue.
You can call a lady called Fanny for more information
06 29 68 32 97
COLLIAS:
In an event called “Plastic Party” you could help clear up the Gardon river banks of the rubbish left behind by the summer visitors. It’s all part of an action called “World Clean Up day.”
It’ll be taking place between 09h30 and 12 noon, and you’ll need to sign up on line or by phone
04 48 27 01 00.
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
For information, the Parc de Loisirs in St Quentin, which is the accrobranch centre suffered extreme damage during the storm at the end of August. It’s now closed until March 2026.
THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
GARRIGUES SAINTE EULALIE :
Sylvie Gignon will be in the bibliotheque to take you through the various stages of book repairs and decoration.
It’ll be between 2 30pm and 5pm . It’s free but you’ll still need to sign up by email or by calling.
09 61 67 81 77.
UZÈS:
A forward note that next Thursday 25 September, the Cologne Philharmonique orchestra comes back to Uzes and features the virtuoso, Sergey Didorenko.
On the programme are works by Vivaldi, Rossini, Bach, Mozart et Saint-Säens.
The concert will take place in the Temple (Protestant church) at 7pm. Entry will cost 26€ and you can book up at the Tourist Office or on line.
Calling all those who love drawing, sketching and painting in the open air. Coming up on Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 is a 2 day event called “Rencontre des Sud des Urban Sketchers – Uzes 2025” or the meeting of the southern France urban sketchers
The Urban Sketchers is a club for people from all over France who love drawing/sketching. They organise visits to different towns to offer sketching, meeting new people and exchanging ideas and critiques in a friendly environment. You’re then invited to publish your own sketches on different social media sites, the idea being to let more people know about its existence.
Briefly: Sat 04/10 meet at the Filles des Vignes for 09h30. Bring a pic nic to share in the Parc de Duché at 12h30 Enjoy a group dinner in the evening.
Sunday 05/10 meet at the Suisse d’Alger for 09h30. Pic nic 12h30 in the Vallée de lEure
If you’re interested, the programme can be found on their FB page, urbansketchers languedoc roussillon and that’s where you can also book your place.
Note it’s free to take part. Apparently you can take part for some of the time or for the full 2 days.
Friday 19 September
UZES
From this Friday 19 September until Sunday 28th September, there’s going to be a series of 9 films at the Capitole cinema under the theme of Play it Again!
So the first film on Friday 19th Sept will be “Coup de foudre” a French film from 1983 starring Miou Miou and Isabelle Hupert: synopis:Two women stuck in strained and loveless marriages meet at their children’s school and form a close friendship. However, their bond soon catches the attentions of their respective husbands.
The film festival at the Capitole cinema continues on Saturday 20th September with a showing of that famous Sergio Leone spaghetti western called “ Once upon a time in the West” with Charles Bronson and Henry Fonda.
The full programme can be found on their website:
AIGALIERS:
There’s going to be a talk on the different kinds of mushrooms in the foyer at 7 30pm. A gentleman called Didier Borgarino will be talking about his Top 10.
It’s in French and organised by the club called Aphyllante.
You can sign up by phone or via the club’s web site if you’d like to go along and learn more about the different varieties.
04 66 22 10 20.
UZÈS:
This weekend is pretty busy as not only are there 2 days of History and Heritage with the Journées European de Patrimoine, but the Salon des Metiers d’art returns for its second appearance.
There’ll be over 86 different crafts represented in the Lycée Charles Gide, which you can wander around quite freely and even talk to some of these people who are really very talented.
Jewellry, ceramics, glass makers, leather works, cabinet makers and restorers, the list is quite long and if last year is anything to go by, quite a fascinating collection.
The doors are open from Friday at 2pm until 6pm, Sat 09h00 – 9pm and Sunday 09h00 – 6pm.
The national stud called the Harras is also holding open days across this weekend starting Friday 19th September.
There’s a audio guide available, with information about the Harras, work horses and carriage riding.
On the Sunday 21 there’ll be different demos, mane plaiting, tacking up and harnessing between 10h30 and 12 noon. There’ll also be vintage carriages and various other demos to watch from 1 30 until 4 30pm
Entry is free
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
For information, the Parc de Loisirs in St Quentin, which is the accrobranch centre suffered extreme damage during the storm at the end of August. It’s now closed until March 2026.
SATURDAY 20 SEPT
UZES:
The film festival at the Capitole cinema continues today, Saturday 20th September it’ll be that famous Sergio Leone spaghetti western called “ Once upon a time in the West” with Charles Bronson and Henry Fonda.
The full programme can be found on their website:
This weekend is pretty busy as not only are there 2 days of History and Heritage with the Journées European de Patrimoine, but the “Salon des Metiers d’art” returns for its second appearance.
There’ll be over 86 different crafts represented in the Lycée Charles Gide, which you can wander around quite freely and even talk to some of these people who are really very talented.
Jewellry, ceramics, glass makers, leather works, cabinet makers and restorers, the list is quite long and if last year is anything to go by, quite a fascinating collection.
The doors are open from Friday at 2pm until 6pm, Sat 09h00 – 9pm and Sunday 09h00 – 6pm.
The national stud called the Harras is also holding open days across this weekend starting Friday 19th September.
There’s a audio guide available, with information about the Harras, work horses and carriage riding.
On the Sunday 21 there’ll be different demos, mane plaiting, tacking up and harnessing between 10h30 and 12 noon. There’ll also be vintage carriages and various other demos to watch from 1 30 until 4 30pm
Entry is free
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE :
There’ll be free visits to the clock tower as well as the exhibiiton at the musée de la Poterie mediterraneene. The exhibition is called “Ceramique au feminin, les 30 glorieusesdes années 40, 50 et 60 ».
COLLIAS
The owners of the Chateau de Collias are opening up the Chateau and beautiful grounds for visits, but it will cost 10€ / adult or 5€ / child
You’ll be able to visit between 10h and 5pm with guided tours available, but you’ll need to book those in advance.
SUNDAY 21 SEPT
UZÈS:
The Place aux Herbes will be filled with stall holders displaying their wares in silk and wool. So plenty of scarves, wraps, shawls mittens, everything to keep out the cold this winter !
This weekend is pretty busy as not only are there 2 days of History and Heritage with the Journées European de Patrimoine, but the Salon des Metiers d’art returns for its second appearance.
There’ll be over 86 different crafts represented in the Lycée Charles Gide, which you can wander around quite freely and even talk to some of these people who are really very talented.
Jewellry, ceramics, glass makers, leather works, cabinet makers and restorers, the list is quite long and if last year is anything to go by, quite a fascinating collection.
The doors are open from Friday at 2pm until 6pm, Sat 09h00 – 9pm and Sunday 09h00 – 6pm.
The national stud called the Harras is also holding open days across this weekend starting Friday 19th September.
There’s a audio guide available, with information about the Harras, work horses and carriage riding.
On the Sunday 21 there’ll be different demos, mane plaiting, tacking up and harnessing between 10h30 and 12 noon. There’ll also be vintage carriages and various other demos to watch from 1 30 until 4 30pm
Entry is free
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE :
There’ll be a jumble sale set up in the covered market area today. As with all of the jumble sales in this village, they’re organised to raise funds for different organisations or schools.
The stalls will be set up from 07h00.
For information, the Parc de Loisirs in St Quentin, which is the accrobranch centre suffered extreme damage during the storm at the end of August. It’s now closed until March 2026.
AUBUSSARGUES
There’ll be a guided tour of the village taking in the chateau, the church, the protest church, the washing area and the old village overn.
It starts at 10h00 in the Place de l’Eglise
DOMAZAN
The Domaine des Romarins is holding a day called Les Vendanges des Copains – or friends grape harvest.
The idea is for you and friends to go along and learn about the grape growing industry, share a pic nic amongst the vines and learn about the process from growing, looking after, to harvesting and then producing some wine.
It’ll cost 20€/adult and you’ll need to take a pic nic with you.
You can book via email, via their website and I’ve also included a phone number
06 20 66 20 04
MONDAY 22 SEPT
COLLIAS:
If you’d like to learn how to build a traditional dry stone wall, there’s going to be a workshop coming up on Saturday 27 September.
You’ll learn the basics of this local tradition as well upkeep of the walls and terrassing, the kind you see all over the open country side .
It’ll cost 80€/p for the 2 days and you’ll need to sign up online
04 48 27 01 00.
UZES
Calling all those who love drawing, sketching and painting in the open air. Coming up on Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 is a 2 day event called “Rencontre des Sud des Urban Sketchers – Uzes 2025” or the meeting of the southern France urban sketchers
The Urban Sketchers is a club for people from all over France who love drawing/sketching. They organise visits to different towns to offer sketching, meeting new people and exchanging ideas and critiques in a friendly environment. You’re then invited to publish your own sketches on different social media sites, the idea being to let more people know about its existence.
Briefly: Sat 04/10 meet at the Filles des Vignes for 09h30. Bring a pic nic to share in the Parc de Duché at 12h30 Enjoy a group dinner in the evening.
Sunday 05/10 meet at the Suisse d’Alger for 09h30. Pic nic 12h30 in the Vallée de lEure
If you’re interested, the programme can be found on their FB page, urbansketchers languedoc roussillon and that’s where you can also book your place. Note it’s free to take part. Apparently you can take part for some of the time or for the full 2 days.
TUESDAY 23 SEPT
UZÈS:
The annual walk to raise funds for research into eye disease called “March pour la vue” organised by the IRRP as well as numerous other charitable organisations will be taking place on Wednesday 24 September in the Vallée de l’Eure
If you’d like to take part there’s going to be 3 different walks on offer: 1 of 3k, 7k and 10k. The starting point will be in the parking area at 1 30pm and it’ll cost from 6€ to take part. It’s free for under 12’s.
I’ve included a phone number if you’d like more information:
04 66 55 78 95
On Thursday 25 September, the Cologne Philharmonique orchestra comes back to Uzes and features the virtuoso, Sergey Didorenko.
On the programme are works by
Vivaldi, Rossini, Bach, Mozart et Saint-Säens.
The concert will take place in the Temple (Protestant church) at 7pm. Entry will cost 26€ and you can book up at the Tourist Office or on line.
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