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MONDAY 20/01/2025
UZES
It’s been officially announced, an ex President of France, François Hollande, will be gracing the Ombrière theatre on Thursday 30 January where he’ll be presenting his book “Le défi du gouverner, la gauche et le pouvoir depuis l’affaire Dreyfus”
There may still be places if you’re interested in attending.
And next weekend “Les Nuits musicales d’Uzès” and the Ombrière theatre will be hosting 2 concerts with works by Johann Strauss.
These will be performed by the Stefan Plewniak Royal Opera orchestra.
The concert on Saturday will be at 8 30pm and onSunday at 5pm.
Places cost between 25 and 45€. You can book on line at the Ombrière theatre. www.lombriere.fr
There’s major road works around the new swimming pool in Uzes which is Avenue Pompidou – the main road into town from the Arenes/Refuge round about.
There’ll be a one way system in place, Nimes direction Uzès, with diversions in place taking you up to the top of the Esplanade and around the town coming out near the Arènes.
The info I have says it’ll continue until 28 March, but hopefully the works will be completed before then.
Do allow more time for your travel into and out of Uzes.
TUESDAY 21/01/2025
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
The big fund raising Téléthon weekend is now behind us, but there’s still events being organised to raise more monies.
Coming up on Saturday 25 Jan, the commune is organizing a loto and it’ll be taking place in the Bar du Marché from 3pm
If you’d like to go along and take part, any cakes you might like to bring along would be very welcome
There’s major road works around the new swimming pool in Uzes which is Avenue Pompidou – the main road into town from the Arenes/Refuge round about.
There’ll be a one way system in place, Nimes direction Uzès, with diversions in place taking you up to the top of the Esplanade and around the town coming out near the Arènes.
The info I have says it’ll continue until 28 March, but hopefully the works will be completed before then.
Do allow more time for your travel into and out of Uzes.
WED 15/01/2025
UZES
Coming up on Friday 17 January is the annual 3 day Truffle weekend here in Uzès with a really full programme of events, demos, tastings and of course, purchase of what’s called the “black diamond”.
So Friday 17, it’s the opening evening at the Ombrière theatre, with wine tastings from some 20 producers from the Duché d’Uzes,
It’s called a “cocktail dinatoire”, of cold meats, a buffet and dessert.
The cost will be 47€/adult, or 20€/child. Places are limited, so if you’re interested in going along then you can log onto the website to book your place.
Saturday 18 January is an event called “Soirée Bodega”
You’ll find truffles to taste and buy, music and wine in the Place aux Herbes.
The festivities continue into the evening as there’s also a dance floor set up in the Place.
There’s also a Gala dinner where several starred chefs have collaborated to bring you a delicious gastro dinner, 100% truffles.
Tickets cost 190€ and you’ll need to book your place by phone for this foodie event with the Comité de Promotion agricole. Do note that places are limited.
04 66 01 60 04
www.vins-truffes-terroirs-uzes.com
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Advance info: on Saturday 18th there’s a dinner concert taking place in MONTAREN
Being organised by the Abrix Bar, they’ll be setting up in the Mas de Varangle with a musician called Heeka after which there’ll be a dinner.
The cost of the evening is 30€ pp, but as spaces are limited, you’ll need to book asap.
06 01 02 42 73
abrixbar@gmail.com
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
Happy Dance is back again this evening, so time to hop along and get into the groove with rock, rumba, Charleston, mambo, samba for 1 hour, after which you can grab a cold snack.
It’ll be taking place in the salle polyvalente between 6 30pm and 9 30pm, costing 15€ for the evening, plus membership of the CSIPMF, which you can pay on the door.
THURS 16/01/2025
MONTAREN AND ST MEDIERS
There’s a games bar called the Jockywic’h where each Thursday evening you can take part in some card games
The sessions will take pace between 6 30 and 10.30pm It’s free to simply go along, but there’s a phone number if you’d like more info
06 15 73 38 88
OnSaturday 18th there’s a dinner concert taking place in MONTAREN
Being organised by the Abrix Bar, they’ll be setting up in the Mas de Varangle with a musician called Heeka after which there’ll be a dinner.
The cost of the evening is 30€ pp, but as spaces are limited, you’ll need to book asap.
06 01 02 42 73
UZES
If you’d like to take part in a guided tour called “Histoire et saveurs truffées” between 3 and 5pm, in French, organised by the Tourist Office on Saturday 18th., they’ll be taking you around the town, pointing out places of interest, particularly if they’ve been included in the truffle production.
After the tour, they’re offering a selection of little savoury bites, all truffle based, prepared by a chef. All this accompanied by some Duché d’Uzes wines.
Places cost 17€ p adult and for children aged 12+.
To take part, all you’ll need to do is book on line
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
There’s 2 new yoga classes being set up in the social centre with Marie a certified yoga and dance teacer.
On Thursdays between 12h15 and 1 15 it’s “yoga dance” and on Fridays between 10h30 and 11h30 Yinyasa yoga.
There’s 20 sessions running up to June and it’ll cost 105€. You can find out more by contacting the CSI and there’s also the offer of a free trial session.
04 66 22 42 07.
FRIDAY 17/01/2025
Coming up on Friday 17 January is the annual 3 day Truffle weekend here in Uzès with a really full programme of events, demos, tastings and of course, purchase of what’s called the “black diamond”.
So Friday 17, it’s the opening evening at the Ombriere theatre, with wine tastings from some 20 producers from the Duché d’Uzes,
It’s called a “cocktail dinatoire”, of cold meats, a buffet and dessert.
The cost will be 47€/adult, or 20€/child. Places are limited, so if you’re interested in going along then you can log onto the website to book your place.
Saturday 18 January is an event called “Soirée Bodega”
You’ll find truffles to taste and buy, music and wine in the Place aux Herbes.
The festivities continue into the evening as there’s also a dance floor set up in the Place.
There’s also a Gala dinner where several starred chefs have collaborated to bring you a delicious gastro dinner, 100% truffles.
Tickets cost 190€ and you’ll need to book your place by phone for this foodie event with the Comité de Promotion agricole. Do note that places are limited.
04 66 01 60 04
www.vins-truffes-terroirs-uzes.com
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Sunday 19th
This is the final day of the Truffle festival and as before, it takes place all day in the centre of Uzes and in the Place aux Herbes.
The day starts off with a special religious ceremony and blessing of the truffle in the Cathedral. These truffles will later be auctioned off. Truffle stalls will be set up all around the Place aux Herbes and there’ll be a demo of a truffle hunt.
In the Salle Malraux in the Mairie there’ll be a wine bar set up with of course truffles and wine.
This will be from 10h15 until 11h30 and if you’d like to take part in the tasting, it’ll cost you 20€pp.
You can book up by phone.
04 66 01 60 04.
Still in UZES, there’s a new art exhibition set up in the Galerie Anne. You’ll find works by Éloi Derôme.
BLAUZAC
The Progrès bar has a special truffle based dinner menu on offer
04 66 58 22 47
VALLERAGUES
The Auberge Gardoise will also be producing a special truffle based menu across this weekend.
04 66 72 72 72
SAT 18/01/2025
Saturday 18 January is an event called “Soirée Bodega” as part of the 3 day Truffle festival.
You’ll find truffles to taste and buy, music and wine in the Place aux Herbes. Different finger foods will be on sale from the various Uzès restaurants with of course the appropriate wines from the AOP Duché d’Uze
The festivities continue into the evening as there’s also a dance floor set up in the Place.
If you’d like to take part in a guided tour between 3 and 5pm, in French, organised by the Tourist Office, they’ll be taking you around the town, pointing out places of interest, particularly if they’ve been included in the the truffle production.
After the tour, they’ve organised a selection of little savoury bites, all truffle based, prepared by a chef.
These little bites will be accompanied by some Duché d’Uzes wines.
Places cost 17€ p adult and for children aged 12+.
To take part, all you’ll need to do is book on line
There’s major road works around the new swimming pool in Uzes which is Avenue Pompidou – the main road into town from the Arenes/Refuge round about.
There’ll be a one way system in place, Nimes direction Uzès, with diversions in place taking you up to the top of the Esplanade and around the town coming out near the Arènes.
The info I have says it’ll continue until 28 March, but hopefully the works will be completed before then.
Do allow more time for your travel into and out of Uzes.
SUNDAY 19 Jan 2025
UZES
This is the final day of the Truffle festival and as before, it takes place all day in the centre of Uzes and in the Place aux Herbes.
The day starts off with a special religious ceremony and blessing of the truffle in the Cathedral. These truffles will later be auctioned off. Truffle stalls will be set up all around the Place aux Herbes and there’ll be a demo of a truffle hunt.
In the Salle Malraux in the Mairie there’ll be a wine bar set up with of course truffles and wine.
This will be from 10h15 until 11h30 and if you’d like to take part in the tasting, it’ll cost you 20€pp.
You can book up by phone.
04 66 01 60 04.
ST SIFFRET
From 1pm until 6pm there’s going to be a loto in the Foyer Broche with some big ticket prizes on offers, such as 4 tickets to Disneyland Paris as well as other entry tickets to different activities, bowling or even to the cinema.
There’s a dedicated website if you’d like more info
and coming up next Sunday Jan 26 is the traditional biking competition called VT’Truffes, organised by the Uzès Vélo club.
So there’s 4 different kind of cross country events: 20, 35 and 45km plus other challenging trails.
There’ll be a truffle based soup at the end with wine on offer and music in the background.
The starting off times will be between 8h00 and 10h00.
You can also take part in the walking trial
Entry costs 12€ if booked on line, or 15€ on the day.
06 27 81 32 23
MONDAY 20/01/2025
UZES
It’s been officially announced, an ex President of France, François Hollande, will be gracing the Ombrière theatre on Thursday 30 January where he’ll be presenting his book “Le défi du gouverner, la gauche et le pouvoir depuis l’affaire Dreyfus”
There may still be places if you’re interested in attending.
And next weekend “Les Nuits musicales d’Uzès” and the Ombrière theatre will be hosting 2 concerts with works by Johann Strauss.
These will be performed by the Stefan Plewniak Royal Opera orchestra.
The concert on Saturday will be at 8 30pm and onSunday at 5pm.
Places cost between 25 and 45€. You can book on line at the Ombrière theatre. www.lombriere.fr
There’s major road works around the new swimming pool in Uzes which is Avenue Pompidou – the main road into town from the Arenes/Refuge round about.
There’ll be a one way system in place, Nimes direction Uzès, with diversions in place taking you up to the top of the Esplanade and around the town coming out near the Arènes.
The info I have says it’ll continue until 28 March, but hopefully the works will be completed before then.
Do allow more time for your travel into and out of Uzes.
TUESDAY 21/01/2025
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
The big fund raising Téléthon weekend is now behind us, but there’s still events being organised to raise more monies.
Coming up on Saturday 25 Jan, the commune is organizing a loto and it’ll be taking place in the Bar du Marché from 3pm
If you’d like to go along and take part, any cakes you might like to bring along would be very welcome
There’s major road works around the new swimming pool in Uzes which is Avenue Pompidou – the main road into town from the Arenes/Refuge round about.
There’ll be a one way system in place, Nimes direction Uzès, with diversions in place taking you up to the top of the Esplanade and around the town coming out near the Arènes.
The info I have says it’ll continue until 28 March, but hopefully the works will be completed before then.
Do allow more time for your travel into and out of Uzes.
WED 22/01/25
UZES
(traffic)
There’s major road works around the new swimming pool in Uzès which is Avenue Pompidou – the main road into town from the Arenes/Refuge round about.
There’ll be a one way system in place, Nimes direction Uzès, with diversions in place taking you up to the top of the Esplanade and around the town coming out near the Arènes.
The info I have says it’ll continue until 28 March, but hopefully the works will be completed before then.
Do allow more time for your travel into and out of Uzes.
CASTILLON DU GARD
The 2nd of February is Pancake Day in France, called la Chandeleur or as we know it in English, Candlemass.
It marks the end of the Christmas period coming exactly 40 days after Christmas Eve.
As part of this tradition Gwen Crouzet will be running a special cookery class this coming Sunday 26 January in a private “gite”.
The session will cost 20€ and if you want to take part, you’ll need to sign up by phone asap
06 61 62 36 73
VALLABRIX
Fanny from the Abrix bar is organizing a nature walk to pick some edible plants. It’s from 10h00 until 11h30 and open to all from the age of 6+.
And still at the Abrix Bar you might like to know they’re re starting their popular Friday evening dinners.
So this coming Friday 24 January from 7pm it’s a menu called “Saveurs et terroirs”, and you can sign up by phone of via email
06 01 02 42 73
LA CALMETTE
Good news for budding thespians – Franck Buchet a comedy actor and director will be holding theatre workshops each Wednesday for adults between 3 45pm and 5 45 pm and for teens 6pm to 7 30pm
There’s also an adults’ course on Tuesday evenings .
Apparently all levels of experience are welcome, even total beginners
You can sign up by phone or via email
06 42 67 66 76
THURS 23/01/25
UZES
(Vtt truffles)
Sunday Jan 26 is the traditional biking competition called VT’Truffes, organised by the Uzès Vélo club.
So there’s 4 different kind of cross country events: 20, 35 and 45km plus other challenging trails.
There’ll be a truffle based soup at the end with wine on offer and music in the background.
The starting off times will be between 8h00 and 10h00, starting and finishing at the Domaine St Firmin in Uzès itself.
You can also take part in the walking trail
Entry costs 12€ if booked on line, or 15€ on the day.
06 27 81 32 23
(gouter)
and on the same day in Uzès, Sunday 26 Jan, there’s a special event taking place at the Capitole Cinema.
We at Radio Fuze have got together with the seasonal bar, Pollen, and the Cinema and have organised a special tea time experience which will be recorded as one of the “Par Dessus le marché” programmes in the cinema’s foyer.
So to start off at 2pm there’ll be cakes, hot chocolate, coffee and general games. At 2 30pm we’ll be starting the recording of our programme called “Le goûter”.
This will be followed up with a showing of Alice in Wonderland.
Entry for the film itself will be 5€.
However there’s no charge if you just want to come along, enjoy some tea time snacks and listen to the recording of our programme.
There’s a networking group called AFTERWORK GARDECHOIS, whereby they organise times in different venus for people to come along, meet socially, whether still working or retired or even professionally, in a relaxed atmosphere.
The next session will be Thursday 30 January at La Loggia restaurant in Uzès.
It’s free, but you’ll need to find their FB page to sign up for a place.
Afterwork Gardéchois.
FRID 24/01/25
UZES
“Les Nuits musicales d’Uzès” and the Ombrière theatre will be hosting 2 concerts with works by Johann Strauss.
These will be performed by the Stefan Plewniak Royal Opera orchestra.
The concert on Saturday will be at 8 30pm and on Sunday at 5pm.
Places cost between 25 and 45€. You can book on line at the Ombrière theatre. www.lombriere.fr
VALLABRIX
You might like to know that the Abrix Bar are re starting their popular Friday dinners.
So this coming Friday 24 January from 7pm it’s a menu called “Saveurs et terroirs”, and you can sign up by phone of via email
06 01 02 42 73
UZES
The Tourist Office will be holding a guided tour around the town taking a look at some of the very beautiful private properties so well hidden behind closed doors.
This will be between 2 30 and 4 30, will cost 8€ and you’ll need to sign up on line, by phone or directly at the TO.
Do note however, it will be in French.
VALLIGUIERES
This is the return of the Jazz festival called “Au fil de jazz”with performances taking place in different locations on different dates.
So this evening it’s the turn of a trio called “Chacun son Sud’, featuring accordion, trumpet and double bass with a range of different country’s music on the programme. It’ll be in the Foyer Ferand Benoit at 8pm.
Entry is Free and you can find out the full details bychecking out the CCPG web page
AUBUSSARGUES
Well, the famous truffle weekend in Uzès may have finished, but the season continues thru to march.
At the Aubussane France you’re invited to come along and enjoy a truffle based menu with the appropriate wines from 6 30pm
Your host is Yoan Saunier, a passionate truffle producer who will delight in telling you all about the production and harvesting.
Places are strictly limited to 10, will cost 80€ pp and you’ll need to book by phone. There’s an email and web address included for more info
06 17 75 21 56
SATURDAY 25/01/25
Today is traditionally Burns Night, so here’s to you my Scottish friends – may you address the haggis in best manner and your clan’s plaid.
AUBUSSARGUES
Well, the famous truffle weekend in Uzès may have finished, but the season continues thru to march
Yoan Saunier is passionate about the truffles, their production and harvest.
If you’d like to take part in a guided tour, hunting for some truffles, visiting the storage areas, tasting and then enjoying a truffle based menu with wines, then this is not to be missed.
The day will start at 09h30 and goes on until 3pm.
Places cost 100€ pp and it’s strictly limited to 10.
There’s a phone number to call to make your booking
06 17 75 21 56
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
The big national fund raising initiative called the “Telethon” has now passed, but there’s still plenty of fund raising activities being organised.
None more so than in STQLaP with a big loto in the Bar du marché from 3pm.
If you fancy having a go, then do go along and if you’ve got a cake to bring, then even more welcome
UZES
For this next event, which sounds really interesting, I’ve had to refer to our friend Wikipedia, and I’m now going to recite word for word about a workshop on Cyanotype photography with Delphine Déjean.
“..Cyanotype photography is a camera-less technique that involves laying an object on paper coated with a solution of iron salts, before exposing it to UV light, and washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images….”
There’s going to be 2 sessions, one from 10h00 until 1pm and the other 2 30pm to 5 30pm.
There’s a strict limit of 5 places, it’ll cost 45€ including all materials and you’ll need to book by phone or email.
0765 51 88 29
atelierdupointdorgue@gmail.com
SUNDAY 26/01/25
UZES
We at Radio Fuze have got together with the seasonal bar, Pollen, and the Cinema and have organised a special tea time experience which will be recorded as one of the “Par Dessu le marché” programmes in the cinema’s foyer.
So to start off at 2pm there’ll be cakes, hot chocolate, coffee and general games. At 2 30pm we’ll be starting the recording of our programme called “Le goûter”.
This will be followed up with a showing of Alice in Wonderland.
Entry for the film itself will be 5€.
However you’re all very welcome to come along, enjoy some tea time snacks and listen to the recording of our programme for which there’s no charge.
“Les Nuits musicales d’Uzès” and the Ombrière theatre will be hosting the second of 2 concerts with works by Johann Strauss.
These will be performed by the Stefan Plewniak Royal Opera orchestra.
It’ll be taking place in the Ombrière theatre at 5pm.
Places cost between 25 and 45€. You can book on line at the Ombrière theatre. www.lombriere.fr
(Vtt truffles)
Sunday Jan 26 is the traditional biking competition called VT’Truffes, organised by the Uzès Vélo club.
So there’s 4 different kind of cross country events: 20, 35 and 45km plus other challenging trails.
There’ll be a truffle based soup at the end with wine on offer and music in the background.
The starting off times will be between 8h00 and 10h00, starting and finishing at the Domaine St Firmin in Uzès itself.
You can also take part in the walking trail
Entry costs 12€ if booked on line, or 15€ on the day.
06 27 81 32 23
ARAMON
The Taurin or bull club has organised a loto today, bringing together different associations under one roof for a festive event.
It takes place at 3pm in the Salle Eugène.
VERS PONT DU GARD
If you fancy a yoga class with your little one, there’s a series of classes according to age groups being offered at 09h15, 10h00 and 11h00. You’ll need to call to find out the pricing structure, whether as a solo or duo.
It will be conducted in French
4 rue des Escanaux
06 60 67 75 58
MONDAY 27/01/25
UZES
The family organization called “Les Petites Mains” is running a class on producing hair care products using only natural ingredients. You’ll be in the hands of the naturopath Florianne Coll.
The session will run from 10h00 until 11h30 and will cost 8€. You will need to call to book a place
04 66 81 19 40
The MJC, “maison des jeunes de la culture” – or the local youth club organisation is hosting a photo exhibition.
It’s open now until Feb 14th, and the private viewing or “vernissage” will be Wednesday Jan 29 at 6pm.
It’s called “l’usine fantôme” (the ghost factory)
You’ll see photos taken by Dominique Claret of the abandoned Mathon Prema factory which is next to the old railway station in Uzès.
TUESDAY 28/01/25
There’s a networking group called AFTERWORK GARDECHOIS, whereby they organise times in different venus to come along, meet socially in a relaxed atmosphere whether still working or retired or even professionally to do some networking.
The next session will be Thursday 30 January at La Loggia restaurant in Uzès. It’s free, but you’ll need to find their FB page to sign up for a place.
Afterwork Gardéchois
And something else which will be taking place at the restaurant La Loggia in Uzès – a special Valentine’s dinner and cabaret with dance performances by the Mini Compagnie on Friday Feb 14th.
The dinner dance costs 80€ pp + wine and you’ll need to book up quickly if you want a place as places are strictly limited. I’ve already booked a table for 8!
Bookings can be made on line or on the phone.
04 66 63 44 67
LA CALMETTE
Good news for budding thespians – Franck Buchet ,a comedy actor and director, will be holding theatre workshops each Wednesday for adults between 3 45pm and5 45 pm and for teens 6pm to 7 30pm
There’s also an adults course on Tuesday evenings .
Apparently all levels of experience are welcome, even total beginners
You can sign up by phone or via email
06 42 67 66 76
It’s not too early to be planning for the school term break in February. The circus skills school, Equilibre 30 in FOISSAC have already published their programme.
They’re running sessions from 17 to 21 Feb, 10h00 until 12 noon for 4/6 year olds at a cost of 80€ and from 2 until 5pm for 7+ at a cost of 100€ for the week.
You can book up by phone or email and there’s also a web address for more info
06 80 62 22 57
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