MONDAY 28/10/24
PONT DU GARD
There’s a new exhibition opened up and runs until 05 Jan.
It’s called “Sous les pixels, la matière,” looking and questioning the links between
what’s real and imaginary.
The theme has been interpreted by 4 international artists and the visit is included in
the “Espaces de decouverte” ticket of the site, which costs 6,50€/adult
However it’s free entry for under 18’s, students or those with handicaps
There’s more info on the Pont du Gard website
www.pontdugard.fr
04 66 37 50 99
ST HIPPOLYTE DE MONTAIGU
If you fancy doing a yoga class with your partner, friend, mother, wife, daughter, son
etc., then you’ll be interested in the class scheduled for Tuesday 29 th October.
Run by Marie, a certified yoga instructor, during one hour you’ll be able to do gentle
stretching and movement and have a lot of fun.
It’s open to all , will cost 30€ per couple
There’s a facebook page as well so you can take a sneak preview.
La Tête et les jambes
06 74 81 55 47
UZES
The Café les Petites Mains is holding a clown workshop for children aged between 4
and 11 on Tuesday 29 th October. There may still be places available.
It’ll cost 5€ / child, but places are limited, so you’ll need to sign up asap.
lespetitesmainsuzes@gmail.com
04 66 81 19 40
TUESDAY 29/10/24
BLAUZAC
There’s a cabaret style evening with the musician Jean Sebastien Bressy.
He’ll be performing some of the great and popular French language “oldies” by
songsters such as Brel, Brassens, Lama, Ferré, Renaud, not forgetting Aznavour, who
was born 100 years ago. There’s a big film about his life on the circuit.
It’ll take place in the foyer starting at 8pm , tickets cost 15€ which you can purchase by
phone or via the bar Le Progres in Blauzac.
Do note that payment can only be made by cheque or cash.
06 82 29 05 74
Still in Blauzac, on Wednesday 30 th there’s a special Halloween event for the kids at the
bibliothèque: Between 2 30 and 4 30 the kids can make some spooky decorations and
different objects.
ST HIPPOLYTE DE MONTAIGU
If you fancy doing a yoga class with your partner, friend, mother, wife, daughter, son
etc., then you’ll be interested in the class scheduled for Tuesday 29 th October.
Run by Marie, a certified yoga instructor, during one hour you’ll be able to do gentle
stretching and movement and have a lot of fun.
It’s open to all , will cost 30€ per couple
There’s a facebook page as well so you can take a sneak preview.
La Tête et les jambes
06 74 81 55 47
Well, we’re getting close to the end of October and coming up from 06 to 09
November is an annual event in Uzes called “Toques du Rire”
It’s a mixture of comedy performances, theatre, excellent food and good wines each
evening.
You can get more info by sending an email to the Toques du rire
lestoquesdurire@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER
BELVEZET
There’s a special creepy scary workshop between 089h30 and 12 noon for the kids, run by the association “ Jumeaux et plus” translated as twins and more
It’s free but you’ll need to sign up at the Belvezet médiathèque to take part by phone or email
04 66 22 42 27.
médiathèque.belvezet@ccpaysduzes.fr.
UZES
There’s a special Halloween Manga session run by the café Les Petites Main for children aged 6+.
So they’ll be learning how to draw Manga characters from 10h00 until 11h00. It’ll cost 5€/session + membership of the Café if not already done so, which costs 15€/annum.
You’ll need to get a move on and book your kid’s place by phone or email.
In the afternoon there’s a special gardening expedition to the Jardins Partagés – or shared gardens.
The rdv point is in front of the Mas Careiron parking lot at 1.30pm – the kids will then get their hands nice and dirty as they dig into the garden.
However if it’s raining, they’ll take the session in the Café les Petits Main.
Again, each session costs 5€.
04 66 81 19 40.
lespetitesmainsuzes@gmail.com.
And the Haribo sweetie/candy factory museum will be holding 2 Halloween evenings, essentially a sweetie treasure hunt.
It’ll be between 7 30pm and 9 30pm this Wednesday and Thursday the 31st.
You’ll need to book a place.
04 66 22 74 39.
BLAUZAC
More Halloween fun, this time in Blauzac between 2 30pm and 4 30pm in the bibliothèque.
The kids will be creating different spooky objects and decorations to hang up at home. This will be followed with a tea time snack.
PONT DU GARD SITE
There’s the chance of making a special vegetable coronet, similar to those made and worn during Roman times.
You’ll be able to take home your original creation.
It’s open to children aged 6+, costs 6€/child, 12€/adult or free if just supervising. The session starts at 2pm and goes on until 4pm. If not already registered, your car parking will cost 9€
www.pontdugard.fr
THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER
There’s quite a few local events being staged to help celebrate Halloween:
Trick or treating has come to France, but not quite in the same way it’s celebrated in the States.
AIGALIERS
The school’s Parent pupil group is organising a sweetie /candy hunt at 3 30pm followed by a competition to award a prize for the best disguise, an apero and then a party for the kids.
06 07 64 43 93.
VERS PONT DU GARD
Meet up at the Maison de la pierre at 4pm for a spooky walk through this village, with horror stories, a competition to find the best horrible and terrifying disguise; there’s a bar seeing poisonous potions, and a foodtruck to keep your blood sugar high for a monster evening.
It’s being organised by the club called “Versoise d’arts martiaux”
06 79 58 81 20.
ST SIFFRET
A Halloween tea party with a candy treasure hunt is being organised in the Park de la Péran
There’ll be different types of workshops and activities and the kids are invited to come along in their most horrible costume.
apestsiffret@gmail.com.
And some of the other activities being organised:
another treasure hunt – this time in ARAMON departure will be at 5pm from the Pavo Real and the kids will be visiting many of the shops it the town to get the different clues; a party in the salle polyvalente in COMPS at 5 30pm.
There’s also going to be a village parade starting off from the Jules Ferry school in CASTILLON DU GARD at 3 30pm; another Halloween party starting at 3 30pm in the old church at ST HILAIRE D’OZILHAN and finally a terrifying party at the Collor’Café in COLLORGUES.
UZES
The Petites Mains is running a fine arts workshop, with of course, Halloween as the main theme. It’s open for 4-11 yr olds from 10h00 until 11h00.
They’ll be using recycled materials.
The cost per session is 5€ + membership 15€ of the cafés association. Bookings need to be made by phone or email
06 95 86 55 66
lespetitesmainsuzes@gmail.com.
Still in Uzes there’s a parent/child modelling class being held at Chloé Paule’s studio. The overall theme will be creating some imaginary creatures.
It’ll take place between 2 30pm and 4 30pm and will cost 80€ for the duo.
Both of you will be welcome to come along well dressed up.
You can sign up by phone or via email and there’s also a web address for more info 06 17 97 13 43
atelier@chloepaule.com
www.chloepaule.com
The different shops and studios in the area known as the Petit and Grand Bourgades have entered into the Halloween spirit, with different activities on offer such as a competition to draw the scariest monster, creepy (and removable) skin tattoos, a pumpkin soup and even a Halloween manicure.
Some of the activities are free – others you’ll have to pay for
FRIDAY 01 NOVEMBER
Today is a public holiday in France as it marks the Catholic festival of All Saints Day.
This month also tends to lend itself to remembering those who’ve passed on. You will have noted that chrysanthemums have been on sale everywhere for the past few weeks.
Traditionally in France, today is the day when people pay their respects to those who have died by leaving a pot of ‘Mums on their graves.
Do note that you never offer a French person a pot of ‘Mums if you’re invited to their home, unless it’s gesture of remembrance.
UZES
Saturday 02 November is when the association called “Musique sans mesure” is delighted to host a concert featuring the violin soloist François Pineau-Benois in the Salle Racine starting at 5pm
This young virtuoso will be playing the entire 24 Caprices by Paganini, as well as sonatas and parts by Bach.
As it’ll take a long time to perform all 24 Caprices, this part of the concert will be across 2 days: the second part taking place at 4pm in the St Etienne church in VALLABRIX on Sunday 03 November.
1 hour before each concert there’ll be the chance of spending 30 minutes chatting to the artiste.
Entry for the 2 concerts will be 25€ or 15€ if only going to one. It’s free for children and you’re advised to book in advance by phone or email.
06 07 94 50 97
paulsnelgrove47@gmail.com.
REMOULINS
This weekend is the regional feathered championships.
I’m talking about a gathering of some 1200 different home reared bird species coming together for different competitions.
Although not featuring wild birds, this promises to be an ornithologists’ paradise in the Léo Lagrange gymnase.
It’s open to the pubic from 2pm on Friday and Saturday and then the morning up until 2pm on Sunday.
Entry is a minimal 5€ for the 3 days, free for accompanied under 12’s.
ST CHAPTES
This next event is very very big and attracts visitors from quite a wide area. It’s the annual Witches’ market.
Throughout the streets you’ll come across numerous stall holders, arts and crafts, activities for the kids and all sorts of demos and workshops. Entry is free and you’re bound to see some weird and wonderful creatures wondering around the village.
SATURDAY 02 NOVEMBER
VALLIGUIERES:
There’s a witches’ hunt being staged for children at 5pm. The rdv point is in the foyer Fernance Benoit.
The hunt will be followed up with a substantial apero, music, the best scariest pumpkin competition, a competition for the best monster. If you’d like more info there’s a phone number.
06 41 66 21 40.
UZES
Saturday 02 November is when the association called “Musique sans mesure” is delighted to host a concert featuring the violin soloist François Pineau-Benois in the Salle Racine starting at 5pm
This young virtuoso will be playing the entire 24 Caprices by Paganini, as well as sonatas and parts by Bach.
As it’ll take a long time to perform all 24 Caprices, this part of the concert will be across 2 days : the first part Saturday, the second part taking place at 4pm in the St Etienne church in VALLABRIX on Sunday 03 November.
1 hour before each concert there’ll be the chance of spending 30 minutes chatting to the artiste.
Entry for the 2 concerts will be 25€ or 15€ if only going to one. It’s free for children and you’re advised to book in advance by phone or email.
06 07 94 50 97
paulsnelgrove47@gmail.com.
FLAUX
Time to get those dancing shoes out of the cupboard for the monthly Tango class.
You’ll be in good hands or dancing feet with by Ariane and Karim. There’s 2 sessions, 3pm and 4 30pm and again at 5pm until 6 30pm
If you’re interested, you can get more info and sign up via telephone.
06 85 32 24 65.
SUNDAY 03 NOVEMBER
SAINT LAURENT LA VERNEDE
The Fiesta Vernada is organising their jumble sale today in the Place des platanes. Fingers crossed it doesn’t rain. Food and drink on sale on site.
BLAUZAC
The club called “Le dé à coudre” is holding a sewing jumble sale as well as a sale of hand crafted goods.
Taking place on Sunday 24 November, they’re keen to welcome anyone who would like to display their handicrafts.
If interested you can contact them by phone or via email.
Blauzac:
06 43 11 98 79. sonia.moreau741@orange.fr.
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Vallabrix:
The association called “Musique sans mesure” is delighted to host a concert featuring the violin soloist François Pineau-Benois
This young virtuoso will be playing the entire 24 Caprices by Paganini. However as it would take a long time to perform all 24 Caprices he’ll be performing them in 2 parts the first part having been performed on Saturday in Uzès.
This concert is the second part taking place at 4pm in the St Etienne church in VALLABRIX
1 hour before the concert there’ll be the chance of spending 30 minutes chatting to the artiste.
Entry will be 15€ if only attending this concert. It’s free for children and you’re advised to book in advance by phone or email.
06 07 94 50 97
paulsnelgrove47@gmail.com.
PONT DU GARD SITE
There are a couple of activities of interest to families with kids today, the first is
making a special vegetable coronet, similar to those made and worn during Roman times.
You’ll be able to take home your original creation.
It’s open to children aged 6+, costs 6€/child, 12€/adult or free if just supervising. The session starts at 2pm and goes on until 4pm.
Running at the same time , so you’ll have to chose which to do, there’s a session called “Je cuisine mon goûté Romain”, translated as I’ll cook or bake my tea, Roman style.
So there’ll be 2 dishes to make on the menu, one with cheese called a moretum “….as being a simple, vegetarian meal that is made with a base of cheese, additions of herbs and other greens, and condiments like olive oil or vinegar…” and the other using dates stuffed with pine nuts.
It’ll cost 6€/child, 12€/adult of free if just supervising.
If not already registered, your car parking will cost 9€
MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER
UZES
This Monday between 5 45pm and 6 45pm there’s going to be a film crew in the Place du Duché.
It’s for a French cookery programme called “Tous en Cuisine” which will be shown on the M6 TV station.
So expect to see the place decked out in Christmas decorations, and if you want to watch or even be in the filmed crowd, then do go along with your best Christmas bonnet or most atrocious taste sweater. Just make sure that if you do want to come along and get in on the action , make sure that your clothing doesn’t have any visible logos
The local music school will be playing no doubt some appropriate Christmas music.
MONTAREN AND ST MEDIERS
There’s a new watercolour exhibition on display by the artist Bernard Völlmy in the café “Emotions sans moderations”
It’s an intriguing café, as there’s also a couple of rooms full of interesting household goods and furniture, many of which are vintage.
You might find something to decorate your own home at the same time as looking at the paintings.
ST HILAIRE D’OZILHAN
The school’s parent pupil association is on the hunt for amateur singers to join in with their festive choir who’ll be performing during their Christmas market which will be held on 30 November.
If you fancy singing your heart out, do contact them by email.St Hilaire d’Ozilhan:
sthilairedozilhan.ape@gmail.com.
TUESDAY 05 NOVEMBER:
St Quentin la Poterie
The film crew who were in Uzès yesterday are moving off to St Q La P today in the Maison de la Ceramique courtyard.
It’s for a French cookery programme called “Tous en Cuisine” which will be shown on the M6 TV station.
The programme features Christmas menus, so expect to see the place decked out in Christmas decorations, and if you want to watch or even be in the filmed crowd, then do go along with your best Christmas bonnet or most atrocious taste sweater.
There will be 2 filming sessions, the first between 5 45pm until 7 45 and the second session between 7 45pm and 9 30pm
Local produce and of course the famous pottery studios will be featured.
Just make sure that if you do want to come along , that your clothing doesn’t have any visible logos.
ARPAILLARGUES
The sculpteur, Ghislaine de Rougé is running a clay modelling intro class on Saturday 09 November – all day and again on Sunday 10 November, morning only.
If interested in taking part there’s a phone number and web address to make contact.
06 12 19 62 06.
www.ghislainederouge.fr
VALLABRIX
This little village is really quite dynamic:
The Abrix Bar is displaying etchings and photos by Anne Dessertine, and open Tuesday to Friday until the end of the year
It’s at 56 Place de l’horloge
And a group called “Les Quincailleurs de Vallabrix” will be running workshops including drama, dance and improvisation 1 Saturday a month from November until July.
It’s open to anyone aged 16+ and will take place in the foyer. Entry is free.
If you’d like more info, there’s a phone number and email address.
06 69 24 25 13.
lesquincailleurs@gmail.com.
UZES
The fourth edition of the Toqués du rire is back in town from Wednesday 6 November until 9 November.
It’s proved to be a very successful combination of comedy, theatre, fine dining and menus prepared by local top chefs, Jean Pierre Lecroq from Ousta Mai, Julien Lavandet, Clive Joyce from Oxalis in Collias and Anthony Marandon, who specialises in the famous macaronnes.
All events being staged in the Ombrière theatre.
Tickets can be purchased on line where you can also find the finer details of the 4 evenings.
www.billetweb.fr/les-toques-du-rire
