MONDAY 22 JULY
UZES
You might like to note that the ceramisist Chloe Paule will be running a pottery class
to make jugs on the 26 July from 6pm until 8 30pm. The class will cost 65€. She’ll also
be holding classes across 27 and 28 July . She does have a website for more info and
there’s also a phone number you can call
www.chloepaule.com
06 17 97 13 43
Still in Uzès, in the Vallée de l’Eure there’s a class on how to use plants for weaving
Suitable for children aged 4-11 they’ll come away with their own creation.
The rdv will be at 09h45 for the class to run from 10h00 until 11h30.
You’ll need to sign them up with Les Petites Mains and it’ll cost 5€ to attend.
04 66 81 19 40
www.lespetitesmainsuzes.com
You still have time to sign up for another pottery class, this time for children aged 6+
which will take place Tuesday 23 July as well as 31 July.
2 hours of class will cost 26€ at the Ornaterre studio, which is in the route de Golf
You can get more info by called Capucine
06 31 71 47 53
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
The food trucks will be set up around the covered market area for the usual weekly
evening of entertainment.
There’s a different group playing music which you can listen or dance to.
It starts from 6 30pm and goes on until around 10.30pm
TUESDAY 23 JULY
UZES
Les Petites Mains d’Uzes have organised a special vegetable die art class to be held in
the Jardin Médièval
It’s for parents and their children , so you’ll be able to wander around the garden
discovering the different species including those used in traditional medicines, for
food and for using as vegetable dies.
It’ll cost 7€/child, + 1 adult or 10€ for 4 people. However you must sign up in
advance.
The Rdv is 09h45 for the class running from 10h00 until 11h30.
04 66 81 19 40
www.lespetitesminsuzes.com
Tuesday night markets
Each Tuesday evening across the summer period there’ll be the night market set up
around the Place du duché.
In the Mairie courtyard you’ll be able to enjoy the “Milongas” with Tabou Tango – so
a thoroughly enjoyable demo of tango dancing by some extremely talented members
of the club
UZES – Haras
The national Haras has a new show called “Alice et le chapelier fou” or Alice and the
mad hatter.
Performances will be Tuesday evenings at 6 30pm throughout July and up until 27 th
August.
You can book your place at the Uzes Tourist Office or on line
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
Expo Bugatti
There’s a very interesting exhibition now open, this time in the Ancien évêché,
featuring the artist, Monticelli, a forerunner of the famous impressionist movement.
The exhibition is being shared with the very talented and creative Bugatti family,
which features the arts, sculptures and cars produced by the different members of
this renown racing car family.
Opening hours 10h00 – 12h30, 13.30 – 18h00 except Mondays and Tuesdays up until
13 October.
There are different types of tickets – simple entry , guided tour or a combi ticket with
the Jardin medieval which can be purchased on line at www.uzes.fr
REMOULINS
There’ll be a course camarguaise taking place from 4 30pm in the Arènes of
Remoulins. It’s part of the 4 days of competition to win the trophy for the “Journée
de la Cerise d’Or”
Entry costs 10€/adult
WEDNESDAY 24 JULY
UZES – tours
Don’t forget, each Wednesday morning throughout the summer there’s a guided tour
of Uzès in English with the Tourist Office.
Starting at 10h00 the trip finishes up at the Place aux Herbes, so you’ll still have time
to wander around the stalls selling fresh produce each Wednesday morning.
Tickets (8€/adult, free for under 7’s) on sale directly with the TO
Staying in Uzes for the evening is the Taureaux piscine in the Arènes – whereby it’s a
game to run around the arena, jump into the pool in the middle as the bullocks don’t
like getting their feet wet
It’s all in good spirit and no harm comes to the animals.
The event starts at 9.30pm and costs 5€ entry
ARPAILLARGUES and AUREILAC
Have a night market tonight in the Place de la Madone from 7pm onwards
POUZILHAC
The Domaine Panery is holding another musical dinner evening.
This time with the band called “Little Guingette”. So it promises to be an evening of
traditional French songs, a little old style jazz.
04 66 37 00 39
LA CAPELLE AND MASMOLENE
The Café les Petites Mains,Uzès has organised a family outing with the regional
Ornithological centre. So meeting at 09h45 in the carpark of the Etang de la Capelle
for a feathery treat.
It’ll cost 7€ per child accompanied by adult or 10€ if the party is bigger. You still have
time to sign up by telephone or via email
04 66 81 19 40
lespetitesmainsuzes@gmail.com
In COLLIAS the association “Pile Poil” will be on hand for an evening stroll along the
banks of the River Gardon looking out for that elusive beaver and spotting its habitat.
It’s open to children aged 6+ and costs 4,50€/adult, 3,5€ / child.
The next programmed outings will be on 29 and 31 July. You can sign up on line or via
telephone
www.gorgesdugardon.fr
04 48 27 01 00
UZES
The Nuits musicals d’Uzès continue this evening with Armenian songs on the
programme at the Ombriere theatre. Places cost between 18€ and 38€.
On Thursday evening the concert will be the Schubert’s Trio Opus 100 and Brahms
Trio No 1. This time it’ll be in the cour du Duché with places costing between 25 and
45€
BARON – trottinette
The winegrowers called Les Vignes d’Arque will be running 15 km trips around their
vineyards using electric trottinette – a type of standing scooter each Wednesday
evening throughout the summer period starting at 7.30pm
Afterwards you’ll have a trip around the actual wine producing factory area and a
wine tasting with commentary as well as platters with food from local producers.
The trottinette visit will cost 55€ pp. Helmets will be supplied but do wear
appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes as although the terrain is quite easy, you’ll still
be going cross country.
It’s open to anyone aged 12+ but children must be accompanied by an adult
Bookings can be made by phone or via email
04 66 22 37 71
06 33 32 97 06
contact@lesvignesdelarque.fr
BLAUZAC
The Domaine Les Lys have teamed up with the restaurant Pekelette from Argilliers to
offer you a delightful evening sitting outside on the terrace overlooking the
vineyards.
There’s a meal, usually a BBQ main, and some great jazz music to either listen or
dance to.
You’re advised to book your table in advance by telephone with the Pekelette
restaurant
These evenings with be Tuesday and Wednesday evenings up until 14 August.
Do note however that it will be cancelled if it’s raining.
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As always, my What’s on for the week which contains contact details for these events
can be found on the radio fuze web page.
Just go to the front page, click on the tab “Agenda” and you’ll find the What’s on in
English.
THURSDAY 25 JULY
BOURDIC – tours
There’s going to be a guided tour along the pathways around the Collines de Bourdic
between 09h30 and midday. It’ll be in English as well as French, so no excuse not to
go along.
The tour will cost 5€ and free for under 18’s. The departure point is the big wine
cave itself and these walks will be taking place each Thursday up until mid August.
You can book a place on line or via phone
04 66 81 20 82
www.collines-du-bourdic.com
And in the afternoon there’s a guided tour of their wine cellars starting at 3 30pm in
French and English which costs 5€ pp but free for -18’s There’s a wine tasting after
the visit.
For this you’ll need to book on line or via phone
www.collines-du-bourdic.com
04 66 81 81 65
DOMAZAN – Bosc
The regular Thursday evenings called “Les ephémères du Bosc” (or pop evenings at
the Bosc chateau) will be taking place throughout July. So you can chose an aperitif
platter , enjoy a glass or two whilst listenting ot some music.
However they do advise booking your place by phone or via email.
A nice evening out if you have family and friends visiting.
04 66 57 65 11
www.chateaudebosc.fr
contact@lesjardinsdubosc.fr
ARGILLIERS – Tardieu Ferrand
The famous evenings of music , wine tasting and different foods trucks installed at
the Domaine Tardieu Ferrand will be making their appearance throughout the
summer.
You can either book a numbered seat or standing only ticket at a cost of 12 and 9€
respectively.
Included in the price is the cost of entry, the concert an engraved wine glass and a
special straw hat
More info and bookings via their website
www.domainetardieuferrand.com
Other dates will be August 1 and August 8.
THEZIERS
Their night market takes place today, from 7pm onwards in the Place Tédusia
AND COLLIAS’ night market takes place in the Carrière Sourde, Chemin du Gardon
from 6 30pm until 11.30pm
UZES
Some 14 local winegrowers of the AOP Duché d’Uzès have got together to offer us a
guingette in and around the Jardin de l’Evêché and the Promenade Racine.
So from 7pm onwards, you can stroll around, sample the different wines, dance and
choose some delicious food from any of the different food trucks set up in the area.
There’s a web site if you’d like more details
www.vinsducucheduzes.com
Pont du Gard
During the summer months right up until 1 st September there’s a son et lumière each
evening at the PONT DU GARD
So the ancient bridge is transformed into a giant screen where you can watch the
spectacle created by the group F
The actual show starts at 10.30pm and lasts 20 minutes
You’re advised to come along no later than 10pm.
However should you wish to make an evening out of it there’ll be different food
trucks on site as well as a restaurant, for which you’re advised to book.
AUBSSARGUES Mal de Mer
Now this is one of my favourite Guingettes called “Guingette Mal de Mer”. Roughly
translated as guingette sea sick !
Each Thursday evening from 7pm onwards throughout the summer this open air
venue caters for the musicians from the host family to anyone who would like to get
up on stage and have their turn.
As they say themselves, there are better performers out there, but this place is really
good fun and is more like the traditional old fashioned guingette .
It’s privately run by a large family, in their own grounds, with seating at long
communal tables and in the middle a stage for anyone who fancies having a dance or
two.
It’s all done in a family friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
There is food (12€ for a plate of something) and drink on sale on site, to note you’re
expected to get up and wash up your own place settings afterwards.
If you want to eat there, you’ll need to reserve latest by Wednesday evening by
phone or email – otherwise you just pay your 5€ entry fee on arrival .
Just to note, when coming from Uzès, when you get to the first roundabout at the
bottom of the village, take the little turning immediately to your right. Otherwise
you’ll miss it !
07 87 78 00 34
FRIDAY 26 JULY
I suspect many of you will not be going out on Friday evening so that you can watch
the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony taking place in Paris.
Pont du Gard
During the summer months right up until 1 st September there’s a son et lumière each
evening at the PONT DU GARD
So the ancient bridge is transformed into a giant screen where you can watch the
spectacle created by the group F
The actual show starts at 10.30pm and lasts 20 minutes
You’re advised to come along no later than 10pm.
However should you wish to make an evening out of it there’ll be different food
trucks on site as well as a restaurant, for which you’re advised to book.
AIGALIERS will be holding its night market from 7pm at 280 route Stephane Hessel Le
Village and
VALLERAGUES will also be holding a night market with a band called Viewmaster
playing some rock and Funk music hits
GOUDARGES
This small town isn’t exactly in the Uzège spider’s web, but worth a visit anyway and
coming up this Friday is 3 days of street theatre and music called “La Goud’Vibe”. So
this evening will be the opening event which is a night market followed by a
performance from a company called “Des Colporteurs de rêves” swiftly followed by a
concert with Alfonz Band who plays swing music.
Everything is free to attend and there’s a dedicated website if you want more info
www.la.moba.com
UZES Bugatti
There’s a very interesting exhibition now open, this time in the Ancien évêché,
featuring the artist, Monticelli, a forerunner of the famous impressionist movement.
The exhibition is being shared with the very talented and creative Bugatti family,
which features the arts, sculptures and cars produced by the different members of
this renown racing car family.
Opening hours 10h00 – 12h30, 13.30 – 18h00 except Mondays and Tuesdays up until
13 October.
There are different types of tickets – simple entry , guided tour or a combi ticket with
the Jardin medieval which can be purchased on line at www.uzes.fr
SATURDAY 27 JULY
ST SIFFRET
There’s a weekend dedicated to the arts as well as exploring some of this village’s
history in an event called “Art et Patrimoine”.
Some 60 exhibitors are expected to be on display, there’ll be activities for the kids, a
special kids’ treasure hunt.
In the evening there’s a concert with the Limousine Blues – to which entry is free.
There’ll be a guided tour (in French) of the village on Saturday at 5 30pm and again
twice on Sunday at 10h30 and again at 5 30pm. There’s guides to the village in
English and German as well.
www.mairiesaintsiffret.fr/art-patrimoine-2024
04 66 22 20 64
ST VICTOR DES OULES
If you fancy a wander around a yard sale, head over to this village to find some
interesting second hand items on sale.
PONT DU GARD
There’s another of the music by candlelight concerts, this time paying respects to the
Beatles at 7 30pm.
It’ll be in the Auditorium of the Pont, with tickets costing between 19 and 40€.
At 9 15pm it’ll be the turn of a hommage to Cold Play, which’ll take place on the
promenade of the Bridge. There are still some places available costing between 43
and 55€.
For either or both of these concerts, you can book on line
www.feverup.com
ST MAXIMIN
The Comité des fêtes have organised a “soirée Guingette” coming up next weekend
in the Hangar de Vergers.
There’ll be a petanque competition an apero and diner for an inclusive price of 20€.
The band will be JukeBal.
However you’ll have needed to sign up by the 20 th July if you had wanted to have the
meal. either by phone or via email
06 24 96 48 73
comitedesfetes.stmax@gmail.com
UZES
There’s a comic opera performance this evening called “SOS Opera, y a t’il une basse
dans la salle”. It starts at 6pm in the Jardin de l’Evêché
Entry is free, but a hat will be passed around for your contribution.
At 7pm in the Jardin medieval there’s going to be a performance by the duo Duo
paxte. Music will be provided by percussions, especially interesting a Euphonium.
Expect a fairly eclectic programme ranging from their own compositions to some
classics.
Entry is free, but a hat will be passed around for your contributions.
Don’t forget if you’ve got an event coming up you’d like us to broadcast, just drop us
an email at contact@radiofuze.fr with as much notice as possible and we’ll try our
best to put it out for you.
As always, my What’s on for the week which contains contact details for these events
can be found on the radio fuze web page.
Just go to the front page, click on the tab “Agenda” and you’ll find the What’s on in
English.
SUNDAY 28 JULY
ST SIFFRET
The weekend dedicated to the arts as well as exploring some of this village’s history
in an event called “Art et Patrimoine” continues today.
Some 60 exhibitors are expected to be on display, there’ll be activities for the kids, a
special kids’ treasure hunt.
There’ll be a guided tour (in French) of the village on Sunday at 10h30 and again at 5
30pm.There are guides in English and German as well.
www.mairiesaintsiffret.fr/art-patrimoine-2024
04 66 22 20 64
VERS PONT DU GARD
Organised by the Grange in Vers there’s going to be a wine tasting, wine sales and
food on sale on site all day. There’ll be a DJ in the evening.
Entry costs 5€ which includes a tasting glass
PONT DU GARD
There’s another of the music by candlelight concerts, this time paying respects to the
Kudovico Einaudi an Italian pianist and composer at 7 30pm.
It’ll be in the Auditorium of the Pont, with tickets costing between 19 and 40€.
At 9 15pm it’ll be the turn of a hommage to Queen, which’ll take place on the
promenade of the Bridge. There are still some places available costing between 37
and 55€.
For either or both of these concerts, you can book on line
www.feverup.com
UZES
Don’t forget there’s the usual Sunday morning flea market situated in the area
around the rugby stadium known as the Refuge. It’s open early until lunch time.
Don’t forget if you’ve got an event coming up you’d like us to broadcast, just drop us
an email at contact@radiofuze.fr with as much notice as possible and we’ll try our
best to put it out for you.
As always, my What’s on for the week which contains contact details for these events
can be found on the radio fuze web page.
Just go to the front page, click on the tab “Agenda” and you’ll find the What’s on in
English.
MONDAY 29 JULY
COLLIAS –
The Association called “Pile Poil” is organizing an evening walk to find out a little
more about the beaver who lives along the River Gardon Banks.
It’s suitable for children aged 6+ and costs 4,50€/adult, 3,5€/child.
There’ll be additional evening outings over the next few weeks in July.
You can sign up on line or via phone
www.gorgesdugardon.fr
04 48 27 01 00
UZES
At 6 30pm in the Jardin Médièval, Joëlle Chaine will be giving an intro class for
anyone wanting to learn or improve their singing.
She’s the director of Tutti Quanti choral festival here in Uzès and the choral group
“Chant des les Vignes.”
The class is entirely free, just turn up for a try out in a very friendly group.
REMOULINS
Has a night market this evening from 7pm onwards in the Place des Grands Jours
In BLAUZAC at the Domaine de Malaigue, twin sisters Tamara and Margaux
Morissette have an exhibition of their drawings, photos and sculptures. They’re on
display until 07 August.
ST LAURENT LA VERNEDE
The bar restaurant events venu La Paillote Glou Glou will be hosting what’s called a
“Hippy Market” each Monday evening until the end of August from 6pm. There
should be some 50 stall holders all offering a variety of hand made artisanal product.
You can check out the bar’s FB page
Don’t forget if you’ve got an event coming up you’d like us to broadcast, just drop us
an email at contact@radiofuze.fr with as much notice as possible and we’ll try our
best to put it out for you.
As always, my What’s on for the week which contains contact details for these events
can be found on the radio fuze web page.
Just go to the front page, click on the tab “Agenda” and you’ll find the What’s on in
English.
TUESDAY 30 JULY
UZES
Tuesday night markets
Each Tuesday evening across the summer period there’ll be the night market set up
around the Place du duché.
In the Mairie courtyard you’ll be able to enjoy the “Milongas” with Tabou Tango – so
a thoroughly enjoyable demo of tango dancing by some extremely talented members
of the club
UZES – Haras
The national Haras has a new show called “Alice et le chapelier fou” or Alice and the
mad hatter.
Performances will be Tuesday evenings at 6 30pm throughout July and up until 27 th
August.
You can book your place at the Uzes Tourist Office or on line
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
Bugatti
There’s a very interesting exhibition now open, this time in the Ancien évêché,
featuring the artist, Monticelli, a forerunner of the famous impressionist movement.
The exhibition is being shared with the very talented and creative Bugatti family,
which features the arts, sculptures and cars produced by the different members of
this renown racing car family.
Opening hours 10h00 – 12h30, 13.30 – 18h00 except Mondays and Tuesdays up until
13 October.
There are different types of tickets – simple entry , guided tour or a combi ticket with
the Jardin medieval which can be purchased on line at www.uzes.fr
LUSSAN
Their annual festival called “Entre ciel et Garrigue”makes its reappearance from 31
July until 09 August.
On the programme there’s opera, theatre, classical music, film scores and
exhibitions. Entry costs 10€ or you can take out a ticket to cover all of the events
which will cost 50€.
There’s a dedicated website for you to find out the full details, as well as another
website to make your seat reservations
www.festival-lussan.fr
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
WEDNESDAY 31 JULY
UZES
As part of the classic choral music festival called Tutti Quanti (which runs until 31
July) there’ll be a performance of “Falscappa – ou la recherche d’un amour perdu” in
the Jardin medieval at 6pm – on the trial of one’s lost love.
There’ll be some 50 chorists from the Col Canto and Chant des les Vignes, soloists,
and other musicians taking you on Falscappa’s romantic journey from the Spanish
mountains to a luxurious hotel in Paris looking for his lost love.
I went last week and it was a lot of fun.
Entry is free, but there’s a hat at the end for your contributions.
GARRIGUES ST EULALIE
Will be holding a night market from 7pm in the Place de la Mairie
POUZILHAC
The Domaine Panery is holding another musical dinner evening.
This time with Bob Brault and his band So Rock.
Further dates will be 14/08, 21/08, 29/08, 6/09 and 13/09
04 66 37 00 39
LUSSAN
Their annual festival called “Entre ciel et Garrigue”makes its reappearance from 31
July until 09 August.
On the programme there’s opera, theatre, classical music, film scores and
exhibitions. Entry costs 10€ or you can take out a ticket to cover all of the events
which will cost 50€.
There’s a dedicated website for you to find out the full details, as well as another
website to make your seat reservations
www.festival-lussan.fr
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
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THURSDAY 01 August
BARJAC
The 34the annual pottery fair is being staged in Barjac all day today, so do wander
around, take a look at the different items on view and sale produced by some 37
different potters.
There should be all kinds of styles to suite different tastes as well as workshops for
the children.
There’s a facebook page if you ‘d like to check out moreinfo
@marchepotierbarjac
UZES
Coming up this weekend in Uzès is the annual fête votive. There’ll be the usual
festivities throughout the town but note that there’ll be the traditional parade
around the boulevards from 9 30pm. This time the general theme is fantasy films.
Saturday there’ll be bull running around the town at 7pm and another parade at 9
30pm.
Festivities continue into Sunday and Monday
Still in Uzès, on Friday 02 and Saturday 03 August the Electros Uzès will be installed
in the Marroniers parking lot
ARGILLIERS
The famous evenings of music , wine tasting and different foods trucks installed at
the Domaine Tardieu Ferrand will be making their appearance again throughout the
summer.
You can either book a numbered seat or standing only ticket at a cost of 12 and 9€
respectively.
Included in the price is the cost of entry, the concert an engraved wine glass and a
special straw hat
More info and bookings via their website
www.domainetardieuferrand.com
VALLERAGUES
The Auberge Gardoise will be running its dinner concerts in their garden Thursday
evenings up until 15 August.
You can make your table booking either by phone or via their website
www.auberge-gardoise.com
04 66 72 72 72
Another forward notice, this time for Saturday 10 August. Head over to La Capelle
and Masmolène for what promises to be a reggae evening.
The Cap Mas will be hosting the band Dougy Bordeaux. Not only will you be able to
enjoy the sounds, but Tibetain food will be on sale as well as locally produced
cocktails.
It kicks off at 8pm and entry costs 5€. However if you want to sample some Tibetn
food, you’re advised to book in advance.
07 81 48 47 24
Well, I’m taking a little well earned break, so there won’t be any What’s On in English
until the beginning of September. In the meantime, do enjoy the summer break –
check out the Tourist Office for regular events and buy a copy of La Republican .
