MOND 22 APRIL
Well, the kids from this region go back to school today, but there will still be
holiday makers in the area. However there are noticeably fewer events being
organised now that this area is back to school.
COLLIAS
If you fancy a trip down the River Gardon by canoe, you’re in for a treat.
Birds, waterfowl, river bank mammals, they’re all there, and you might get to spot
one of those elusive beavers. A chance to discover some of the amazing bio
diversity living right on our doorsteps.
The trip starts at 15h00 and goes on until 21h00 at a cost of 5€. Signing up by
phone or via email you’ll be given the exact departure location
07 50 75 76 35
mfraysse@cogard.org
TUESDAY 23 APRIL
UZES
It’s the monthly rendez vous today for the Maison de Jeunes for an evening of
songs, some classical, some French oldies and more recent. The evening finishes off
with a cold buffet.
Next Saturday 27 April the Domaine St Firmin will be opening its doors for an
afternoon called “Cest Guinguette”
So, food in the form of paella a glass of wine and dessert are on the 20€ menue and
Myke and the magicians will be providing the entertainment. There’s various ways
to book your place by phone, email or on line
www.billetweb.fr/C’est-Guinguette
04 66 22 11 43
domstfirmin@gmail.com
And the club called “Patte d’araignee” is holding a weekend course Sat 27 and
Sund 28 April on producing different items using vegetable dies.
If you’d like more info you can give them a call to find out the full details.
06 86 81 78 14
In St Quentin la Poterie an new pop up shop for pre loved clothing will be opening
its doors on 27 , 28 and 29 April in the social centre.
You can drop off any unwanted, clean and in good conditions items of Spring or
Summer clothing on Tuesday 23 April and Wednesday 24 April between 08h30
and 20h00.
If you want more info, you can give them a call or check out the website
04 66 22 42 07
www.csipmf.fr
And because it’s Tuesday, you’ll find the local produce on sale in the local covered
market area known as Halle Joseph Monier.
There’s also markets today in Blauzac,
Montfrin, Domazan and St Hilaire d’Ozilhan
WEDNESDAY 24/04
UZES
As part of the “Avril en balade” walks, there’s one starting from the George Borias
museum at 1 30pm called “Sur le chemin des filatures”, translated as a walk
discovering the spinning mills.
So the first part of the walk will be discovering the silk industry which was so prolific
here in the 19 th century. Then it’s outside for that walk going from the Vallée de
l’Eure to Sagriès, returning to Uzès Esplanade.
You’ll need a good pair of shoes for this 3h30 walk, not forgetting a bottle of water
and sun hat if the weather warms up.
Although it’s free, you’ll still need to book a place on the website
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
COLLIAS
Operation “Gardons propre notre Gardon” or “Clearing up our river Gardon” will be
taking place in some shape or form all day on Saturday 27 th April
The group of volunteers welcomes you to help them cleaning up the river banks,
either on foot or in the afternoon by canoe.
However if you do want to take part you’ll need to sign up by Thursday 25 April.
It’s a massive collaboration between various municipalities such as the mairie of
Collias, Remoulins ,Castillon du Gard, the Sitcomu and Syndicat mixe des gorges du
gardon as well as the regional canoeing organization.
I’ve included the link to the sign up details as they’ve been given to us
06 98 31 76 30
ckcn30@gmail.com
POUZILHAC
A new exhibition opens today, and that’s at the Domaine Panery featuring works by
Nicolas Momein.
Doors are open Wednesday to Saturday until 14 th June
BLAUZAC
You might like to note that next Wednesday, May 1 st is a bank holiday. The restaurant
Pekelette will be at the Domaine des Lys just outside Blauzac for a mid day meal
called BBQ and Wine live.
So there’s going to be a 3 course meal with music for 40€ pp.
Ludovic Mary will be on the sax and Joe Tacchinielli on guitar as you enjoy your meal
overlooking the beautiful countryside.
Bookings are advised asap by phone
06 60 06 95 79
THURSDAY 25 APRIL
UZES
The Uzès médiathèque is holding their popular session called “histore de dire” which
is for those who would like to learn or improve their mastery of the French language.
Just go along at 2pm, take a deep breath, relax and enjoy!
VALLABRIX
Each fourth Thursday of the month there’s an evening session of different board
and card games starting at 8 30pm in the salle communale. A great way to meet new
people and learn the different types of traditional French games
COLLIAS
If you’ve got a dry stone wall on your property which needs a little attention, you
might like to sign up for a 2 day course across this weekend designed to unlock the
secrets of this traditional age old process much used in this area.
It’ll cost 80€ for the 2 days and you can sign up by phone or via the website
04 48 27 01 00
www.gorgesdugardon.fr
FRIDAY 26 APRIL
UZES
The “Avril en balade” or April walks continues here in Uzès during the morning. It’s
called “Les plantes venues d’ailleurs” or plants from elsewhere.
It starts at 09h00 with a visit to the George Borias museum followed by a walk in the
Vallée d’Eure. It’s being run in conjunction with the Jardin médièval d’Uzès
Although free, you’ll need to sign up on line
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
As many will know, the whole area around the Duché de Uzès has undergone a
transformation with cobbled surfaces, trees and no cars. The municipality are
obviously very proud of the new look and its official opening with local dignatories
will be Friday evening at 7pm to which you’re all welcome to attend.
VALLABRIX
Humanistic Wind of Soweto, a South African gospel group of 4 singers, dancers and
musicians will be performing in the foyer courtyard Saturday eveninG 27 th April at
6pm.
Places will cost 15€ but free for children under 11.
The Abrix Bar will be open after the performance for food and drink
SATURDAY 27 APRIL
In ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE a new pop up shop for pre loved clothing will be
opening its doors on 27 , 28 and 29 April in the social centre.
Staying in St Q La P, the community up cycling organization called Frip So is holding a
special clothing repair, making and embellishing workshop called “Répare Café
Bobines”.
It’s free to attend and you can get the exact details by email or on line
www.fripso.fr
fripsolidaire30@gmail.com
UZES
The Domaine St Firmin will be opening its doors from 12 noon for an afternoon
called “Cest Guinguette”
So, food in the form of paella, a glass of wine and dessert are on the 20€ menu and
“Myke and the magicians” will be providing the entertainment. There’s various ways
to book your place by phone, email or on line
www.billetweb.fr/C’est-Guinguette
04 66 22 11 43
domstfirmin@gmail.com
The club called “Patte d’araignée” is holding a
weekend course Sat 27 and Sund 28 April on producing different items using
vegetable dies.
If you’d like more info you can give them a call to find out the full details.
06 86 81 78 14
The MFR or Maison Familiale Rural le Grand Mas is celebrating its 60th birthday
with a fun filled day for all ages, including the traditional wooden board and other
games played outside.
There’s also a fresco making session, a photo booth for taking silly photos with food
and drink on sale on site.
CASTILLON DU GARD
There’s going to be an exhibition of Japanese floral art called “Ikebana” this Saturday
27 and again open on Sunday 28.
On the 28 th you could take part in a workshop to learn how to make those
arrangements.
It’ll be between 11h00 and 12 noon and you’ll need to sign up by email to take part.
It’ll cost 15€ pp, the flowers are provided. All you need to do is bring along your
secateurs.
It’s situated in the Maison des remparts which is on the Place central, just above the
Post Office. You can sign up with Martine by email
Martine.kiss@gmail.com .
There’s a regional initiative called “Le Gard de ferme en ferme”, or Le Gard from farm
to farm – so a series of visiting different types of farms throughout the region and
we’ve picked out some of those in the local area.
So I’ll start off with the “Ecuries Font Clarette”, in ARPAILLARGUES where you can watch demos of horses being used to plough between the vines and fields, at 11 am
and again at 3pm.
There’s also a tasting of the local fermented brew called “Cartagene” and a delicious
array of sweet and savoury crèpes produced by the vintage style food truck called
“Culottés”
You can eat on site or take away
Staying in ARPAILLARGUES, the “Domaine de Castresse” is opening its doors to
demonstrate the art of the olive trees, their yield and how to trim them to get a
good harvest. These demos will take place at 11h00 and again at 3pm.
Head over to DOMAZAN where you’ll find the “Domaine des Romarins” who are
offering guided tours of their wine cellars, a guided tour of their vines and wine
tastings at 10h00 and again at 4pm.
There’s a phone number of the Domaine
04 66 57 43 80
At SANILHAC and SAGRIES it’s the “Ruchers de l’Uzège” – the honey bee farm who’ll
look forward to welcoming you on site.
They’ll be opening up hives to show you the bees at work at 11h00 and again at
3pm. There’s honey tastings.
It’s free to attend.
There’s a phone number for the Ruchers
06 78 28 51 91
Then the “Spiruline de Pont du Gard” in VERS PONT DU GARD is opening its doors.
It’s English name is Spirulina, it’s a blue/green algae rich in proteins, Vitamin B and
other good things for your body .
Apparently it’s recognized as a “super food”.
So this farm grows the plant in huge quantities and will be showing you its process,
even taking a look at it under the microscope.
06 81 59 21 29
And finally the “Ferme des 3 Cristo” in COLLORGUES where they breed and raise
goats. There’s a milking demonstration at 10h and again at 5pm, with bottle feeding
of the little baby goats at 1pm and 6 45.
There’s simple food on sale on site
06 24 14 21 01
There’s a web site if you’d like to get more info about this whole De Ferme en Ferme
experience
www.defermeenferme.com
BLAUZAC
The ticket office opens today for a Jazz Manouche band called “Compass” who’ll be
playing in the Foyer on 21 May.
It’s all part of the Jazz club called “Soirees de Blauzac”. And this will be their 2 nd
Spring concert.
www.soireesdeblauzac.com
VALLABRIX
Humanistic Wind of Soweto, a South African gospel group of 4 singers, dancers and
musicians will be performing in the foyer courtyard at 6pm.
Places will cost 15€ but free for children under 11.
The Abrix Bar will be open after the performance for food and drink
ARGILLIERS
The Domaine Tardieu Ferrand is holding a wine tasting lesson.
It’ll cost 49€ pp and you can sign up at their website
www.domainetardieuferrand.fr
SUNDAY 28 APRIL
VALLABRIX
There’s going to be a garage/bric a brac/flea market sale in the area around the
church and the clock tower.
FONTARECHES
Is also setting up tables for thieir garage/bric a brac/flea market sale today
LUSSAN
This will be the 14 th year for a special festival called “Art et Jardin” or Art and Garden
– essentially a day of floral displays, a large plant market, talks and floral display
workshops, set up in the village centre.
So for example at 09h30 there’s a walk to discover edible weeds. This’ll be followed
up with a cookery demo on how to prepare “pesto” using those weeds you’ve
picked.
At 11h30 Amelie Perrault will be giving a talk on how those weeds can be used for
health benefits and then another talk at 2 30 on using the wild flowers you find in
your garden.
AUBUSSARGUES
Nathalie Thiéblemont will be holding a cookery class from 10h00 until 2pm using
that delicious seasonal vegetable, the asparagus. So you’ll start off with a visit to pick
some of same, how to prepare them, cook and finally eat what you’ve cooked.
It’ll cost 60€ pp and you’ll need to book up by phone or via email
06 38 01 18 13
nath.thieblemont@gmail.com
MONDAY 29 APRIL
Sorry folks, but there’s nothing I could find which I thought might be of interest. The event organisers must be taking a little break !
TUESDAY 30 APRIL
SANHILAC and SAGRIES
Well the 2 day May day celebrations kick off today with an apéro being offered in
the foyer at 7pm and this is followed up by the local speciality, an “encierro” – which
features bulls from a local farm being herded up the streets surrounded by
extremely talented horseriders.
Later on DJ Loic will be getting the disco up and running
It carries on Wednesday 01 May with a breakfast at 09h30 in the Pré ou lieu dit les
pieles, more bull running , an apero bar with a brass band Pena del Fuego, more bull
running at 5pm and so on.
UZES
The local Cancer league will be holding a flower sale in the Carrefour parking lot.
VALLIGUIERES
Be at the Place du lavoir at 7 30pm for an evening walk which’ll go on until 10pm,
during which you’ll be discovering some of the nocturnal animal and amphibian life
such as newts.
It’s deemd suitable for anyone aged 6+, free, but you’ll need to sign up for a place
04 48 27 01 00
www.gorgesdugardon.fr/
