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MOND 03/11
School restarts for the remainder of the Autumn term.
This in turn means that thoughts are already turning towards Christmas time. We’ve been notified that the Mairie is already setting up the Christmas decorations and first off they’ll be in the Rue de la Republique.
The setting up in different locations will continue until 28 November
TUES 04/11
UZES
Do note that exceptionally the waste disposal unit in Uzes, the decheterie will be closed on Tuesday afternoon 04 November and all day Wednesday 05 November
The unit at Vallabrix will be open to received any rubbish.
Coming up on Saturday 15 November, there’s going to be a concert at the Ombriere theatre. In honour of the great Jazz trumpetist , Chet Baker, David Enhco a French trumpetist and Marc Perrenoud a pianist will be reproducing some of his greatest hits.
Places are limited and cost between 20 and 38€,, which can be booked directly with the Ombriere theatre
Much further afield than Uzege, in Aix En Provence, there’s going to be a really interesting art exhibition at the Hotel de Caumont
There’ll be works by Caillebotte, Valloton, Lempicka, Valadon, Picasso, Renoir and Manet on display.
The exhibition opens this Friday 07 November and goes on until 28 March 2026.
You can find out more on the dedicated website
SAINT VICTOR
The club called l’Amicale is running a new type of physical activity called qoya. Apparently it’s a mixture of free dance, yoga and sensorial movement.
Classes take place every 2 weeks on a Tuesday from 5 until 6 30pm
If you want to find out more, you’ll need to give them a call
07 88 61 62 58
Wed 05/11
There’s not a lot to shout about at this end of the week, so I’ll give you some advance notice of other stuff:
UZES/VALLABRIX
On Saturday November 8, and Sunday November 9, virtuoso violinist François Pineau-Benois will perform masterpieces for solo violin by Eugène Ysaÿe and J. S. Bach, in Uzès and Vallabrix
François Pineau-Benois will play Bach’s third Partita at the Temple d’Uzès (Protestant church on the UZES Esplanade) on Saturday Nov 08 and the second (the one that ends with the famous Chaconne) in VALLABRIX, the following day. Sunday 09 November.
Both concerts will begin at 5 p.m., but there will be a thirty-minute pre-concert talk (free and optional) by the artist before each concert, at 4 p.m. at the Temple on Saturday and at the Vallabrix Médiathèque (near the church) on Sunday.
Information and reservation: +33 (0)6 07 94 50 97. Price: €15 or €25 for both concerts (free for children)
You may have heard about a 3 day annual event here in UZES, called Toqués du Rire, the idea being to combine delicious food and comedy theatre.
I haven’t included many of the details because you will need to be more or less fluent in French to enjoy the comedy performances.
It started 5 years ago, the original idea being each evening begins with some delicious finger food prepared by top local and regional chefs accompanied by local wines. After this, participants pass into the theatre to enjoy a comedy performance.
It starts on Thursday 06 November in the evening and goes on until Saturday 08 November. I
f you’d like to find out more, or book a seat, then you can do so on line. The Repu from last week also has the full programme.
www.billetweb.fr/les-toques-du-rire-5
The annual cross country competition VENI VICI makes its reappearance this coming Saturday 08 November.
It consists of 6 different cross country trails across the local area:
82km between Nimes Pont du Gard and Uzes, 48km along a similar route, 27km, Pont du Gard to Uzes or 16km around the Pont du Gard.
There’s also marche nordique and a walking trail of 27km and 14km.
The previous 82km champion, Emmanuel Gault, a Uzetien will be there to defend his title.
There’s also going to be a special film showing at the Capitol Cinema on Friday 7 November at 6 30pm entitled “See those flowers” by Julien Caldarone.
You can sign up on line in advance and pick up your competition bib between 09h00 and 9pm on the Pont du Gard Left Bank (Rive Gauche) or on the day between 06h30 and 07h30
In.njuko.com/lavenivici-2025
FOISSAC
The circus skills school , Equilibre 30 is running a lesson in aerial hammock this coming Saturday afternoon Nov 08.
It’s open to complete beginners as well as intermediates. It’ll be taking place between 2 and 4pm . It’ll cost 35€ for adults. For kids the lesson will take place form 4 30 until 6pm and will cost 25€.
You can sign up by phone.
06 01 45 21 48.
06 82 63 52 20.
Thurs 06/11
Clearly everyone is taking a breather after the school holidays as I’ve not found anything of particular interest. A few of the restaurants closed during the school holidays have now re opened, but it seems a lull before the next festive season which’ll be with us before we know it.
UZEGE
The annual cross country competition VENI VICI makes its reappearance this coming Saturday 08 November.
It consists of 6 different trails across the local area:
82km between Nimes Pont du Gard and Uzes, 48km along a similar route, 27km, Pont du Gard to Uzes or 16km around the Pont du Gard.
There’s also marche nordique and a walking trail of 27km and 14km.
The previous 82km champion, Emmanuel Gault, a Uzetien will be there to defend his title.
There’s also going to be a special film showing at the Capitol Cinema on Friday 7 November at 6 30pm entitled “See those flowers” by Julien Caldarone.
You can sign up on line in advance and pick up your competition bib between 09h00 and 9pm on the Pont du Gard Left Bank (Rive Gauche) or on the day between 06h30 and 07h30
In.njuko.com/lavenivici-2025
SANILHAC
There’s going to be a concert of Indian music this Saturday evening Nov 08 starting at 7pm, taking place at 6 chemin bas de l’olivette
There’s going to be singing, a Bansuri flute and Tabla.
It’s being organised by the club called Geckologis and entry will cost 7€ for members or 10€ for non members.
If you’d like to go along, you’ll need to book up via the Helloasso page.
There’s the possibility of eating together after the concert
07 68 38 71 48
Friday 07/11
UZEGE
The annual cross country competition VENI VICI makes its reappearance this coming Saturday 08 November.
It consists of 6 different trails across the local area:
82km between Nimes Pont du Gard and Uzes, 48km along a similar route, 27km, Pont du Gard to Uzes or 16km around the Pont du Gard.
There’s also marche nordique and a walking trail of 27km and 14km.
The previous 82km champion, Emmanuel Gault, a Uzetien will be there to defend his title.
There’s also going to be a special film showing at the Capitol Cinema on Friday 7 November at 6 30pm entitled “See those flowers” by Julien Caldarone.
You can sign up on line in advance and pick up your competition bib between 09h00 and 9pm on the Pont du Gard Left Bank (Rive Gauche) or on the day between 06h30 and 07h30
In.njuko.com/lavenivici-2025
FONS SUR LUSSAN
The club Fons Culture is hosting a concert with the Franck Montbaylet trio. It’ll be taking place at 8 30pm in the Temple. The programme promises a mixture of all kinds of jazz.
Entry will cost just 10€
SATURDAY 08/11
UZES
La Bohème will be showing at the Capitole Cinema 18h55– another “Live from the Met” performance
LUSSAN
Depending on your level of French, you might like to take part in a guided tour of this lovely medieval (in parts) village perched on top of a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside.
It comes under the heading as one of the “Plus Beaux village de France” and a Village de caractère.
The visit starts at 2 30pm, goes on until 4pm. Although free, you’ll need to book at place with the TO
Another event, with less emphasis on the understanding of the French language, is a kind of meditation walk.
It’s called “March afghane, marche heureuse”, and designed to help with breathing and just taking in the peaceful surroundings in and around the village of CASTILLON DU GARD.
It starts at 2pm, goes on until 4pm and will cost 15€ pp.
You can book by phone or on line
06 27 17 67 35
On Saturday November 8, and Sunday November 9, virtuoso violinist François Pineau-Benois will perform masterpieces for solo violin by Eugène Ysaÿe and J. S. Bach, in Uzès and Vallabrix
François Pineau-Benois will play Bach’s third Partita at the Temple d’Uzès (Protestant church on the UZES Esplanade) on Saturday Nov 08 and the second (the one that ends with the famous Chaconne) in VALLABRIX, the following day. Sunday 09 November.
Both concerts will begin at 5 p.m., but there will be a thirty-minute pre-concert talk (free and optional) by the artist before each concert, at 4 p.m. at the Temple on Saturday and at the Vallabrix Médiathèque (near the church) on Sunday.
Information and reservation: +33 (0)6 07 94 50 97. Price: €15 or €25 for both concerts (free for children)
SUNDAY 09/11
UZES
In advance of the Uzès indoor pool official opening on 15/11, today they’re holding an open morning from 09h00 until 1pm , so you can just go along and see what’s on offer, the different opening times, classes and activities.
MEYNES
There’s going to be a toy fair, baby clothing and equipment in the Salle de la Piscine between 10h00 and 4pm.
On Saturday November 8, and Sunday November 9, virtuoso violinist François Pineau-Benois will perform masterpieces for solo violin by Eugène Ysaÿe and J. S. Bach, in Uzès and Vallabrix
François Pineau-Benois will play Bach’s third Partita at the Temple d’Uzès (Protestant church on the UZES Esplanade) on Saturday Nov 08 and the second (the one that ends with the famous Chaconne) in VALLABRIX, the following day. Sunday 09 November.
Both concerts will begin at 5 p.m., but there will be a thirty-minute pre-concert talk (free and optional) by the artist before each concert, at 4 p.m. at the Temple on Saturday and at the Vallabrix Médiathèque (near the church) on Sunday.
Information and reservation: +33 (0)6 07 94 50 97. Price: €15 or €25 for both concerts (free for children)
BLAUZAC
The club called Les Librottes are putting on a concert this Sunday in the Foyer at called “Varietés Complices”
It’s piano and singing with Eléa, Timothé and Yanna, 3 young and talented musicians.
Doors open at 15h45 and the concert starts at 4pm.
Entry is free, but you’ll be expected to make a contribution at the end.
MONDAY 10/11
SANILHAC
The music bar restaurant La Cle is holding a latin evening this coming Friday 14 November.
Ludmila will be there to introduce you to the delights of the Salsa, la Bachata, rock n roll and what’s called Kizomba.
It starts at 7pm and you can book your meal by phone. There’s also a phone number if you want some more information about the dancing itself.
Meal bookings 04 66 58 56 94.
Dance info 06 76 23 83 33
Tuesday 11/11
ARMISTICE DAY – it’s a public holiday in France with limited shop openings.
There’ll be official ceremonies of remembrance throughout the villages and towns of France with the local Mayor officiating and other dignatories gathered to pay their respects.
In UZES there’ll be a ceremony infront of the Monument aux Morts, which is the statue at the top of the Esplanade
BARON
There’ll be a gathering with the Mayor at 11h00 in the cemetary to pay respects to those who have fallen in all the different conflicts.
This will be followed up with an apero
Likewise in FOISSAC but this time the assembly will be infront of the remembrance statue.
A commemoration service will be held infront of the church in ST MAXIMIN at 11h00. This will be followed up with the private opening of an exhibition concerning the aircraft during the 1914-18 war. The public may view the exhibits from 11 to 16 November from 10h00 until 12 noon and then in the afternoon in the Salle Jean-Racine
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ARAMON:
The festival called the Foire de la St Martin takes place in the centre of the village which is in honour of their patron saint, St Martin, and all things to do with their heritage.
It’s the 30th year and there’s going to be a market selling hand made and other creative items, a costume parade and so on, as I said promoting the heritage of the town and the byone days.
Plus d’infos sur: foire-Saint-Martin-aramon.fr.
And coming up later in the week and into the next:
Wed 12/11 – time for Uzege residents to go along to the indoor pool and sign up for any activities
Saturday 15/11 –
The Uzès indoor pool is officially opening for swimming today.
Get your bathers on and swimming cap out.
You should still have time to get tickets for this next event coming up on Saturday 15 November. It’s a concert at the Ombrière theatre, in honour of the great Jazz trumpetist , Chet Baker.
David Enhco a French trumpetist and Marc Perrenoud a pianist will be reproducing some of his greatest hits.
Places are limited and cost between 20 and 38€, which can be booked directly with the Ombriere theatre
The OPERA NATIONAL DE PARIS
will be rediffusing a performance of Giselle in cinemas around France on Sunday 16 November at 4pm
I believe it was filmed in 2020
Choregraphy is by Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot, Musique : Adolphe Adam and Musical Director is Koen Kessels
Tuesday 18 November, there’s an evening of New Orleans Jazz on offer in BLAUZAC.
Organised by the “Soirées de Blauzac”, the JayJay quartet will be performing in the Foyer at 8pm
Tickets cost 15€ and you can book on line directly with the organisation
Soireesdeblauzac.com
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