What’s On 05 – 13/10

Tuesday 6 October:

Montaren :

Fans of photography will have the chance to see Artist Sylvie Bessou’s photographs at the café/ brocante gallery « Émotions sans modération ». The exhibit « Fantasy Garden » brings together floral photographs in which she exposes the flowers at their very best. Check out the exhibit Tuesday to Sunday, from 10h to 13h and 16h to 19h, until 22 October. // 06 07 32 74 19.

Uzès:

Planning ahead – On Saturday 10 October, salon Racine at hôtel de ville d’Uzès hosts a one-of-a-kind musical encounter. Ensemble vocal des Canards sauvages and Cor de dones de l’Arc de Barcelone come together for an evening celebrating sharing and friendship. The music is an eclectic mix of global repertoire primarily centered on choral polyphony, world music, classical music, jazz, and folk traditions. Catalan traditional and folk songs will enhance and enrich the repertoire. The concert starts at 18h, with pay-what-you-can admission.

And for later in October, aspiring painters can come along to « les rdv artistiques » who invites you to paint Uzès in the open air on Sunday 25 October. Drawing and watercolour are both welcome, and the meeting point is in front of the fountain at place aux herbes at 10h. Registration by email is required, and the day costs 10€. // lesrdvartistiques@gmail.com.

Wednesday 7 October:

St Quentin la Poterie :

Need to clear out and declutter your wardrobe? Here’s an opportunity to drop off your autumn and winter clothes at the Intercommunal Social Centre’s second-hand clothing pop-up shop. The shop is open from 10 to 14 October, and you can donate gently worn warm clothes this Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.30am to 7pm. // 04 66 22 42 07.

As part of the Fête de la Science across the area’s multimedia libraries, Les Petits Débrouillards are running a wonderful science-in-the-kitchen workshop for children aged eight and over, from 10am to noon at St Quentin library. It is free, but booking is required. médiathèque.stquentin@ccpaysduzes.fr. Or by phone 04 28 70 13 34.

Uzès:

Bringing together plants, art, history and myth, the Communauté de Communes du Pays d’Uzès (CCPU) invites you to discover artist-in-residence Béatrice Celli at the Chapelle de la Médiathèque d’Uzès until 31 October. Her exhibition, « L’Affabulation de la Belladonna », explores the links between ethnobotany, local heritage and the contemporary imagination. Presented as monumental sculptures, these ‘portal plants’ symbolically open the way to other systems of reality, where history, myth and imagination converge. The exhibition is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, as well as on Saturday mornings and afternoons. // 04 66 03 02 03.

For the fourth annual Saveurs et Savoirs festival, a farm-to-table lunch is being offered in the courtyard of the Evêché this Saturday, 10 October. Expect a meal prepared by local farmers, paired with AOP Duché d’Uzès wines and served at large, welcoming communal tables. Book in advance for the all-inclusive menu (starter, main course, cheese, dessert and a glass of wine) at €38 per person: billetweb.fr/le-dejeuner-paysan1. Full details are available on the Comité de Promotion Agricole d’Uzès website. // www.vins-truffes-terroirs-uzes.com.

Vallabrix:

As part of the Fête de la Science across the Pays d’Uzès media library network, the Médiathèque de Vallabrix is hosting a workshop called « La Fabrique du goût » for children aged three to six. It runs this Wednesday from 10am to noon, giving children the chance to explore the five senses through scientific investigation, discoveries, stories and listening activities. The workshop is free, but booking with the Médiathèque de Vallabrix is required. // 09 61 46 27 00. mediatheque@vallabrix.com.

Thursday 8 October:

Uzès:

Here is a chance to enjoy an afternoon of dancing on Thursday. As part of Semaine Bleue, a week dedicated to retired and older people, the Centre Communal d’Action Sociale d’Uzès is inviting Uzétiens and Uzétiennes aged over 60 to an afternoon tea dance. It starts at 2pm this Thursday at the Salle Polyvalente de l’Ancien Evêché, with live music from the duo Mel et Olivier.

At the Musée Georges Borias, you can also visit the new exhibition « Terres d’Industrie, les Briqueteries de l’Uzège », which runs until the end of the year. // 04 66 22 40 23.

Those concerned about plastic waste can visit the latest exhibition at the Médiathèque d’Uzès on Friday: Ophélie Cordier’s « Dernière Cène », part of the Saveurs et Savoirs festival. The artist explores the links between food, pollution, plastic and the marine world, giving waste a new life. In this exhibition, where plastic takes a seat at the table, the work is on display at the Médiathèque d’Uzès until 15 November, with an opening reception this Friday, 10 October, at 11am.

This Saturday, 10 October, the Salon Racine at the Hôtel de Ville d’Uzès will host a unique musical gathering. The vocal ensemble Canards Sauvages and the Cor de Dones de l’Arc de Barcelone are joining forces for an evening of music, friendship and sharing. The concert starts at 6pm, with admission on a pay-what-you-can basis.

Arpaillargues:

Baroque music fans, this is for you: the vocal ensemble Esmos will be in concert this Saturday, with a programme devoted entirely to the music of Claudio Monteverdi. Head to the Temple d’Arpaillargues at 5.30pm. Admission is on a pay-what-you-can basis, and you can book by telephone. // 06 45 11 91 85.

Friday 9 October:

Uzès:

Ciné Québec is screening Pierre Falardeau’s film « 15 février 1839 » at Le Capitole this Friday evening. It follows the final 24 hours of two Quebec patriots held in a Montréal prison. The screening begins at 6pm.

Sanilhac et Sagriès :

Friday morning is market day in Sanilhac, at the Place de la Mairie. You will find plenty of traders there, along with a food van and a caterer serving dishes to eat on the spot or take away.

The travelling group exhibition « Chimères », presented by the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture (MJC) d’Uzès and organised by Marie Schenck, opens this Friday at the Médiathèque de Sanilhac. The opening reception starts at 7pm, and the exhibition runs until 23 November.

St Hilaire d’Ozilhan:

This Friday evening, you can see « Les Femmes modernes », performed by members of the association La Clastre. The story follows three women after the Second World War: a funny, moving show told through three dates—1946, 1956 and 1966. It starts at 7.45pm at La Chapelle de la Clastre. Tickets cost €9. // 06 82 38 02 65.

Pouzilhac:

From October, Domaine de Panéry presents « Les Musicales de Panéry » once a month: a series of seven intimate concerts in the estate’s Orangery, featuring leading international artists. Each concert is followed by a gourmet dinner paired with the estate’s wines and olive oils. The first evening is on 14 October, when Quatuor Diotima will perform works by Beethoven and Ravel. Tickets cost €30 per person for the concert only, €50 for the concert and a cocktail, or €135 per person for the concert, a cocktail and the gourmet dinner. The full programme and booking details are available at www.panery.fr. // 04 66 37 04 44.

Les Baux de Provence:

An hour’s drive from Uzès, but perhaps worth a weekend away: from 9 October to 31 December, the Carrières de Lumière presents its new exhibition, « Matisse, la Symphonie des Couleurs ». Walk through corridors of light and painting and step into Henri Matisse’s vibrant world on a journey shaped by changing colours. You can also enjoy the exhibition on Frida Kahlo. // Information and tickets: www.carrières-lumières.com.

Saturday 10 October:

Montaren:

As part of the Fête de la Science across the region’s media libraries, Amélie Perrault is leading a plant-painting and herbalism workshop this Saturday morning. It starts at 10.30am at the Médiathèque de Montaren. Book by phone or email. // 04 66 22 24 62. médiathèque.montaren@ccpaysduzes.fr.

Castillon du Gard:

Do you love arranging flowers that evoke the spirit of feng shui? An ikebana exhibition, featuring the Japanese art of flower arranging, is taking place this weekend at the Maison des Remparts, above the village post office. It is open from 10am to 6pm, with demonstrations by Christophe Capdeville. // Information: 06 49 28 74 39.

Uzès:

This Saturday, the Salon Racine at the Hôtel de Ville d’Uzès will host a unique musical gathering. The vocal ensemble Canards Sauvages and the Cor de Dones de l’Arc de Barcelone are joining forces for an evening of music, friendship and sharing. The concert starts at 6pm, with admission on a pay-what-you-can basis.

Arpaillargues:

Baroque music fans should head to Arpaillargues this Saturday to hear the vocal ensemble Esmos in concert, with a programme devoted entirely to the music of Claudio Monteverdi. The concert takes place at the Temple d’Arpaillargues at 5.30pm. Admission is on a pay-what-you-can basis, and you can book by telephone. // 06 45 11 91 85.

St Quentin la Poterie :

The Centre Social Intercommunal’s autumn and winter clothing pop-up shop is back from Saturday 10 October to Wednesday 14 October inclusive. You will find plenty of ways to refresh your wardrobe on a budget, with items priced from €1 to €10. Free childcare is available on Saturday from 9am to 1pm, and there is also a workshop focusing on women’s health. The pop-up shop is open on Saturday from 9am to 7pm, Sunday from 9am to 1pm, and Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 6pm. Full details are available on the CSI website. // www.csipmf.fr. 04 66 22 42 07.

It’s karaoke night again at La Guinguette de St Quentin this Saturday. Come and sing your favourite songs in front of a friendly audience in a festive atmosphere from 7pm. Booking a table by telephone is recommended. // 06 72 95 94 30.

Sunday 11 October:

Uzès:

The large Saveurs et Savoirs market takes over the Place aux Herbes this Sunday. Around fifty producers and craftspeople will be there, ready to share the richness of the Gard, their expertise and plenty of tasting experiences. As you browse the stalls, expect tastings, a winegrowers’ bar featuring AOP Duché d’Uzès wines, and a range of workshops. Highlights include a Comté tasting, an introduction to wine tasting, and two workshops exploring the senses and spices. You will find the full programme at www.festivalsaveursetsavoirs.com.

To round off the day, the Cathédrale St Théodorit welcomes organist Sylvie Perez for a concert at 5pm on Sunday, which will also be shown on a large screen. Admission is €15, or €10 for members of the Comité des Orgues d’Uzès, and free for anyone under 18. Tickets are available at the door.

Argilliers :

It is harvest festival day this Sunday at Domaine Tardieu Ferrand. This free open day features guided cellar tours every hour, a producers’ and makers’ market, a choice of food vans and a concert. Full details are available at www.domainetardieuferrand.com.

Vers Pont du Gard :

If you prefer walking to eating, you can support a good cause and enjoy one of two walks as part of the National Walk for Sight (Marche Nationale pour la Vue), a charitable initiative organised by the Association Versoise de Gymnastique Volontaire in aid of medical research. Two walks set off from the Maison de la Pierre de Vers this Sunday morning. Choose between routes of 5 km and 10 km. Entry costs €8 per person, and from 11am « Les Tartuffes à 4 roues » will be there with their vintage cars, offering rides. Register for the walks on site. For more information, contact the Association Versoise de Gymnastique Volontaire. //06 26 64 9177. IRRP: Information Recherche Rétinite Pigmentaire.

Valliguières :

For comic-book fans, the exhibition « Philatélie et Bande Dessinée » is taking place this Sunday at the Salle Polyvalente in Valliguières. Several artists and craftspeople will be there, and you can see rare, original comic-book artwork. Food will also be available on site. // 06 59 12 30 14.

Bourdic:

Calling all runners and walkers who want to get moving for a good cause. The « 20 des Collines » trail returns on Sunday 18 October as part of the Festival Primeur. There are four routes to choose from: 20 km, 12 km and 8 km trails, plus an 8 km winegrowers’ walk. The day combines sport with local discovery, featuring a farmers’ market, tastings and entertainment. Part of the proceeds will support the fight against breast cancer. Information and registration by email. // le20descollines@bourdic.fr.

Monday 12 October:

Uzès:

Silent-film fans can enjoy a Charlie Chaplin film on Monday evening. As part of its new theme, « L’amour au cinéma peut se passer de paroles et de couleurs », the Ciné-club de l’Uzège presents Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 film « Les Lumières de la ville ». The screening takes place at Cinéma Le Capitole this Monday at 7.45pm, followed by a discussion in the auditorium. Tickets cost €7, or €6 for ciné-club members. Annual ciné-club membership costs €10. // uzegecineclub@gmail.com.

Tuesday 13 October:

Montaren:

Here is a chance to experience the healing power of music this Saturday. The workshop « Chanter pour se réparer » takes place on Saturday 17 October at the Médiathèque de Montaren. This therapeutic intuitive singing session is open to everyone and free of charge. It starts at 10am, and you will need to bring a yoga mat. Information and registration by telephone or email. // 04 66 22 24 62. médiathèque.montaren@ccpaysduzes.fr.

Pouzilhac:

From October, Domaine de Panéry presents « Les Musicales de Panéry ». Seven intimate concerts will be held in the estate’s Orangerie, featuring leading international artists. The concerts take place once a month and are followed by a gourmet dinner paired with the estate’s wines and olive oils. The first evening is on 14 October, when Quatuor Diotima will perform works by Beethoven and Ravel. Tickets cost €30 per person for the concert only, €50 for the concert and a cocktail, or €135 per person for the concert, a cocktail and the gourmet dinner. The full programme and booking details are available at www.panery.fr. // 04 66 37 04 44.