What’s On 29/06 – 07/07

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.

Wednesday, July 1:

St Quentin la Poterie :

Andrea Uchitel, Argentine tango teacher currently touring France, is in St Quentin from July 1 to 8. She’ll be offering individual and couple classes in French, using the Alexander Technique. More information and registration are available through her WhatsApp. // +541144208251. andreauchitel@gmail.com. Facebook: Andrea Uchitel/ Mecánicas del Abrazo.

Montaren:

The “Autres Rivages” festival is still ongoing through July 3 for its 32nd year. Tonight, the festival presents a concert by singer Mélys, an artist with indie-folk melodies, blending in some rock, and singing in English and Spanish. You can catch her concert this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. in the Jardin du Temple de Montaren. Admission is 10€, you can reserve online at www.uzes-pontdugard.com. You’ll find the full “Autres Rivages” festival calendar on the tourist office website.

Uzès:

This Sunday morning, the Domaine de l’Aqueduc is offering a “Yoga and wine” event right in the heart of the vineyard. It starts at 9:30 a.m. with an outdoor yoga class, followed at 11 a.m. by a tasting of the estate’s wines with snacks. It’s 30€ per person, with mats included, but places are limited, so make sure to call quickly to book your spot. // 06 82 84 74 28. Instagram: NaturaYoga30.

St Siffret:

“Jeudis si Frais” market Thursdays is coming to St Siffret. Starting this Thursday, July 2, you can enjoy a local producers’ market, a new get-together to support farmers and the village grocery. To celebrate the opening of “Jeudis si Frais,” the town council is offering an aperitif from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, 2^nd July, at the Espace Briargues.

St Chaptes:

In St Chaptes, “La Médiévale – At the Time of the Counts Bermond” medieval festival is back for its second year next Saturday, July 11. There will be a French medieval combat championship, various entertainment options, a market, a free concert, and food on site. It’s 10€ for adults and free for children under 12. You can reserve your seat for the medieval combat championship online at: www.billetweb.fr/tournoi-des-Bermond.

Thursday, July 2:

Aramon:

This Thursday morning, Aramon is offering a guided walk through the historic center. You can visit the stone dock – which used to hold back the Rhone River, the birthplace of Henri Pitot, the Tower of Diana (in honor of Diane de Poitiers), many historic private mansions, and of course, the Aramon Castle with its seven hectare mediterranean park. It runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., participation is free, but you will need to sign up in advance by phone. // 07 44 47 22 59.

Lussan:

At the château, there is currently an exhibit of bamboo sculptures by Régis Lesserteur called “Regarder l’Univers Respirer,” to explore, available for viewing until July 8th. Admission is free, and it is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. // 04 66 72 90 58.

St Siffret:

“Jeudis si Frais” market Thursdays is coming to St Siffret. Starting this Thursday, July 2, you can enjoy a local producers’ market, a new get-together to support farmers and the village grocery. For the opening of “Jeudis si Frais,” the town council is offering an aperitif from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday, 2^nd July, at the Espace Briargues.

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.

St Bonnet du Gard:

This Thursday evening, St Bonnet du Gard is hosting its night market on the village’s beautiful square. Come discover local crafts, sample regional specialties, and enjoy a pleasant summer evening with family or friends. Shop owners, artisans, designers, food trucks, and a refreshment stand run by local organizations are operating on a rotating basis on Thursday in July and August. // 04 66 37 20 11.

St Maximin and Blauzac:

Ticket are now on sale for the 12th annual “Jazz en Uzège” festival. The first concert is is on Friday in St Maximin, and the festival continues this Saturday and Sunday in Blauzac. You’ll find the full program details at www.soireesdeblauzac.com. Its open seating and tickets cost 20€ for adults and 12€ for children under 12.

Méjannes le Clap:

Les Nuits de Méjannes will be offering concerts every Thursday evening this summer on their place aux herbes. This Thursday, July 2^nd, the band “Smileys” is playing at 9 p.m. offering a mix of pop, soul, and electro rock. You’ll find the full program at the Méjannes tourist office. // 04 66 24 42 41.

Friday, July 3:

Uzès:

The Cicada Festival kicks off this Friday at the Jardin de l’Évêché for its 8th season, with two days of concerts. This Friday evening from 6 p.m., expect several generations spinning tunes with a very eclectic program from jazz to techno. Saturday evening, the DJ team “Brandade Crew DJs Party” will be mixing club, funk, and house music. Admission is free until 8 p.m., thereafter, it will cost 10€, with one drink included. On site, you’ll find a Domaine St Firmin wine bar, a Méduz beer bar, and burgers from Yohann and Héloïse for food. // 06 77 74 11 51.

Vallabrix:

This Friday evening, L’Abrix Bar is hosting an Afro-Caribbean themed concert night with the band “Konvoi Exceptionnel,” playing from 9pm. From 7 p.m., you’ll find food and drinks while you wait for the concert to begin in the public gardens of Vallabrix. This will be a fun, lively and very danceable music night inspired by the legendary Konpa, Zouk, and Kadans bands, in the spirit of Kassav, for an evening that will carry you straight to the tropics. To join in the fun, bring your dancing shoes and pay-what-you-can.

St Quentin la Poterie:

The “Autres Rivages” festival wraps up this Friday evening – July 3^rd – with the band “KFC BB” in concert. Three outstanding musicians will be performing blues standards. They’ll play on Place du Marché in St Quentin, starting at 9:30 p.m.; admission is free. // autres-rivages.com.

St Maximin:

The 12th annual Jazz en Uzège starts this Friday evening, July 3^rd, by welcoming “Basilic Swing” for a concert of gypsy jazz, tzigane, and Kelzmer, along with the Luca Sestak Trio for jazz, funk, pop, and classical sounds. It’s happening on Place de l’Église at 8:45pm in St Maximin; admission is 20€. Tickets can be found on the Soirées de Blauzac website. The festival continues over the weekend in Blauzac. // soireesdeblauzac.com.

Remoulins:

The Argorock festival, created by EMR, the Remoulins music school, kicks off this Friday at the Arènes for its 6th season. On the program for this first evening: four bands. At 7:15 p.m., Macadam Rose is on, followed by Midnight, les Imparfaits, and closing the night, “One more shot” to celebrate rock’n’roll. Admission is free, with food on site. The festival continues Saturday from 11 a.m. with Décibel. Several bands will play throughout the day, and the day wraps up at 9:15 p.m. with the Uzège band “Mauvaise Réputation.” // 07 88 97 77 39.

Aramon:

The Association des Amis du Château d’Aramon is hosting a dinner dance this Saturday, July 4. On the program: a Live Latino aperitif accompanied by the music of “les Swazz,” followed by dinner with music and a live mix from DJ “Ju the Balme.” The package is 48€ for non-members and 43€ for members. The aperitif is included, and reservations are to be made by phone. // 06 08 36 57 02. // 06 82 45 16 23. Payment when booking.

Saturday, July 4:

Blauzac:

The “Jazz en Uzége” festival means there will be free aperitif concerts right in the heart of the village. In partnership with the Bar du Progrès and the Café Central, Jazz en Uzège kicks off this Saturday morning from 11 a.m. for a concert by the “Hot Jazz Brothers” quartet, playing New Orleans music with a few surprises as well. Over these two days, the Bar du Progrès is offering, in a shaded courtyard, a special “Jazz” menu at 20€, at lunchtime and in the evening, which will need to be to be reserved quickly by phone. // 04 66 58 22 47. The Café du Central is offering tapas to enjoy during the lunchtime concert, and also in the evening, either pizzas, or a dish of the day with dessert. Booking for meals is strongly recommended by phone. // 06 25 13 81 49.

Uzès:

This Saturday, the Famille Solo Cooperative is hosting its third haute couture fashion show at 7 p.m. in the town hall courtyard. There, you’ll be able to admire the fashion creations of designer Frédéric Duverneuil, all of which are entirely handmade. The program also includes several activities, such as a self-defense demonstration, a live art performance by a painter working on a white dress specially created for the occasion, and music by Fun Guitare. Expect a friendly event blending fashion, art, and solidarity, where all the designs will be for sale, offering you the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces. More information by phone. // Famille Solo Cooperative: 07 81 86 20 97.

Also on Saturday evening, Domaine St Firmin is celebrating its Rosé Festival. You can purchase the estate’s organic wines, food on site, and enjoy a bluesy jazz concert by “Barbiches Tourneurs” to set the mood. More information by phone. // 04 66 22 11 43.

And later in July, the summer festival Les Toqués du Rire from Uz’Events is back on July 23 and 24. New this summer: July 23 will be dedicated to Les Toqués du Rire, and July 24 to Les Toqués du Son. It’s happening at the Jardin de l’Évêché, with food and drinks on site. Booking is open on billetweb.fr and on the tourist office website. // www.uzes-pontdugard.com.

St Siffret:

This Saturday, the association Tous en Scène invites you to share a friendly, artistic, day of festivities. You’ll discover workshops being offered by the association, and enjoy demonstrations, short scenes, and musical performances. In the evening, a concert with Oze and Chœur de vinyle will close the day. Booking by phone is required for the meal. // 06 78 55 86 65.

Pont du Gard:

Pont du Gard is kicking off its sound and light show on July 4^th with its “war and peace” themed presentation. This year, you will have the opportunity to see the creation of an unprecedented partnership between the video genius of Groupe F, the team that lit up the Eiffel Tower, and the flamboyant imagination of painter Robert Combas, the artist who is currently exhibiting his “War and Peace” paintings on antiquity, mythology, and tales of historic battles at the museum on site. The “War and Peace” sound and light show starts at 10:30 p.m. on the right bank of the bridge, for 30 minutes, every evening this summer from July 4^th to August 30^th. It’s free; but you will need to pay the 9€ parking fee per vehicle.

St Chaptes:

A heads up for the following week, so you can get tickets in time: the medieval festival “In the Time of the Counts de Bermond” kicks off next Saturday July 11th. The program includes a French medieval combat championship with the second tournoi des Bermond and the French Behourd championship – combat sports with medieval roots. There will also be a medieval market, entertainment, and an aperitif concert by Bauxia. Tickets are on sale now and you can reserve using billetweb.fr; admission is 10€ for those over 12 years old. // www.billetweb.fr/tournoi-des-bermond-2026.

Sunday, July 5:

Blauzac:

The “Jazz en Uzège” festival also means free aperitif concerts right in the heart of the village. This Sunday morning, in partnership with the Bar du Progrès and the Café Central, Jazz en Uzège is hosting from 11 a.m. onwards, a concert by “Eric Luter Southern Swing Five,” playing New Orleans music, and a few additional surprises. In parallel, the Bar du Progrès is offering, a shaded courtyard lunch with a special “Jazz” menu at 20€ to go along with the music – but you should reserve quickly by phone to ensure a spot at the table. // 04 66 58 22 47. The Café du Central will also be offering tapas to enjoy during the concert, and in the evening, pizza, or a dish of the day with dessert. Booking is also strongly recommended. // 06 25 13 81 49.

Remoulins:

The Argorock festival continues this Sunday with a solidarity event for the association “Rêver pour Guérir,” or “dreaming to heal.” On this day, the roar of engines and the magic of music will come together to bring smiles to hospitalized children. Les Tartuffes à 4 roues and the 2 CV Club du Pont du Gard will be offering car rides for 3€ in support of the association; there will also be three collector mug models on sale. To support this meaningful effort, head over this Sunday to the Arènes de Remoulins. More information by phone. // 07 88 97 77 39.

Monday, July 6:

St Quentin la Poterie:

Les Lundis Foodtrucks are becoming “les Guinguettes Pop-Rock de l’Été.” Starting this Monday evening and running through August 31, you’ll find a variety of food trucks under the market halls to treat yourself, and listen to live concerts for free.

Uzès:

Tickets are now on sale for the Uzès summer music festival “Les Nuits Musicales d’Uzès.” The first performance is 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 the Jeune Orchestre Baroque Européen, with Sylvain Sartre as musical director and Margaux Blanchard as artistic director. Tickets are 24€ per person, and free for those under 18. Reservations can be made on their website: www.nuitsmusicalesuzes.com.

Tuesday, July 7:

Uzès:

Fans of modern sculpture should come along and check out the Olivier Schoenenberger exhibit – Olivier’s pieces will be on exhibit all summer long, until August 31 at the Jamin David Gallery and Atelier, 9 rue St Théodorit.

The traditional Tuesday night summer market is starting up this week in Uzès. Come along on Tuesday evening to the Place du Duché, to check out all the market goods and artisans’ wares and if you’re feeling a little adventurous you can move your feet on the tango dance floor, or simply watch the elegant moves at this weekly tango milonga hosted by Tabou Tango at 8pm in the courtyard of the town hall. Both events happen every Tuesday evening all summer long.

Argilliers:

Domaine Tardieu-Ferrand estate is starting its “Wine Folies” summer vintner evenings. The first of these six evenings is on Saturday, July 11, and then it will be on Thursdays July 16, 23 and 30, as well as Thursdays in August on the 6th and 13th. Admission is 12€, including access to the concert, a seated place, a printed glass, a hat in the estate’s colors, and one drink. There will of course be eating options on site as well. Use their website to reserve your spot: www.domainetardieuferrand.com.

Collias:

Planning ahead for later in July, and August – Collias will be hosting its Thursday night summer markets at the place called “Carrière Sourde,” on the banks of the Gardon. There will be two events, one on Thursday July 23^rd and the second on Thursday August 20th. Artisans, producers, and restauranters wishing to have a booth at the market are invited to apply now. More information by email. // festivités@collias.fr. // www.mairie-collias.fr.

Anduze:

Another reminder for the “Jazzoparc” festival which is happening in late July on the 24^th, 25^th, and 26th at parc des Cordeliers in Anduze, for its sixth year. The festival begins Friday the 24^th at 6:30 p.m. with the “Brass Band” group. Then at 8:30 p.m., there will be the jazz and funk flutist Ludivine Issambourg with a very groovy program, including Wolfgang Valbrun on vocals. There will be food to purchase on site and you can find programming, ticketing and further information on their website: www.jazzoparc.com.