11 Carcassonne: What's On EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Concert and Dance for Alzheimers
From: Tuesday 6 April 2010 To: Wednesday 7 April 2010
An evening to raise money and awareness in the fight against Alzheimers with a concert with 800 choristers on the 6th at 14:00 and a performance by the Ballet de Vienne at 20:30. Tel: 06 09 13 85 58. PUB & CAFÉ ENTERTAINMENT
Open Mic Night
From: Sunday 28 February 2010 To: Sunday 26 December 2010
Open mic night for singers, musicians, comedians and storytellers at The Celt Pub on the last Sunday of every month. Sign up at 20:00 and the entertainment starts at 21:00. Telephone: 04 68 10 96 44. 11 Caunes Minervois: What's On ART & EXHIBITIONS
Guy Fredericq
From: Thursday 1 April 2010 To: Friday 30 April 2010
An exhibition by artist-sculptor Guy Fredericq in the cloisters at the Abbaye, open everyday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00. Tel: 04 68 78 03 88. 11 Lézignan-Corbières: What's On ART & EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition
From: Thursday 11 March 2010 To: Saturday 24 April 2010
Exhibition by painter William Vella, photographers Jean-Claude Sorel and Claudine Capdeville and installations by Anne Figuet at Espace Gibert. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00 and Saturday from 14:00-18:00 (closed on Saturdays 13th & 20th for the French elections). Tel: 04 68 27 30 32. SPORTS & SAILING
SportBicycle riding
Every Sun, Wed, Sat
Outings organised by the club, Varied excursions (Wednesday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, Sunday mornings) Tel: 04 68 31 85 01 ART & EXHIBITIONS
Armelle Caron
From: Thursday 18 March 2010 To: Sunday 30 May 2010
An exhibition by artist Armelle Caron at the Chapelle des Pénitents Bleus. Open 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00. Tel: 04 68 65 15 60. Salon des Paysages en Narbonnais
From: Friday 5 March 2010 To: Friday 30 April 2010
Amateur and professional artists present works on the theme of the Narbonnais landscape, at La Poudrière, rue Ancienne Porte-neuve. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00 until the 31st March and in April everyday except Tuesday from 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. Tel: 04 68 90 30 53.
11 Salleles d'Aude: What's On ART & EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition
From: Monday 1 March 2010 To: Saturday 15 May 2010
Exhibition 'Dans la Ville' by Daniel Keo and friends and sculptures in iron by Carmona Alexia, at the Centre Européen des Etoffes et du Patchwork, 32 quai de Lorraine. Open everyday from 10:30-12:30 & 14:30-19:00. Entry €3, €2 for students & fee for accompanied under 18's. Tel: 04 68 46 02 47. ART & EXHIBITIONS
Hommage aux Mineurs
From: Tuesday 16 February 2010 To: Sunday 16 May 2010
A painting exhibition by Pierre Chapon at Espace culturel de Rochebelle. Tel: 04 66 52 32 15.
Bernadette Lafont: Portraits en Métamorphoses
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 1 March 2010 To: Sunday 30 May 2010
An exhibition of photographs on the 1950s actress Bernadette Lafont, at the Musée PAB Rochebelle, rue de Brouzen. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00-18:00. Tel: 04 66 86 98 69. ANTIQUES & VIDE GRENIERS
Flea Market
Every Wed
Brocante, every Wednesday morning in Parking des Arènes, Champ des Foire. 06:30-13:00. Tel: 06 22 35 06 69.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Paradise People
From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Tuesday 15 June 2010
Collective exhibition by Dominique Vangilbergen at galerie arthé, rue du puits. Everyday by appointment at 04 66 50 03 08.
WALKS & VISITS
Avril en Balade
From: Saturday 3 April 2010 To: Sunday 2 May 2010
A number of different walks planned throughout the Spring holidays by the Uzès and Pont du Gard Tourist Offices include balades in English and German, carriage rides and evening walks. Telephone for information and inscriptions: 04 66 37 80 20. ANTIQUES & VIDE GRENIERS
Brocante de la Promenade
Every Wed From: Wednesday 3 March 2010 To: Wednesday 29 December 2010
Brocante at Les Promenades in the town centre, every Wednesday from 06:00-18:00.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Brocante
Every Wed From: Monday 19 October 2009 To: Thursday 27 October 2011
Art & craft, collection and paintings on Wednesdays on the Promenade 06:00-18:00
Lionel Catanzano Painting Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 13 March 2010 To: Thursday 8 April 2010
Exhibition of paintings by local self-taught artist Lionel Catanzano at Espace Molière, 1 place Molière. The exhibition is open everyday except Sundays and bank holidays from 10:00-12:00 & 15:00-19:00. Tel: 04 67 94 29 68.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Les fleurs sauvages du Languedoc
From: Sunday 14 March 2010 To: Tuesday 20 April 2010
Exhibition of photographies by Mike Sibthorp at the galerie d'Eglantine, cave du coteaux de Berlou. Open every day 10:00-12:00 and 14:30-18:00. More information tel: 04 67 89 58 58. ANTIQUES & VIDE GRENIERS
Brocante & Vide Grenier
Every Wed
Brocante and vide grenier, every Wednesday at the Parking de la Cave Co-opérative from 06:00-17:00.
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Wednesday Workshops
Every Wed
The Musée des Beaux Arts offer different workshops every week from 10:00-12:00 for 7-9 year olds and 14:00-16:00 for 10-15 year olds. Rendez-vous at the Ecole des Beaux Arts at the Maison de la Vie Associative, 15 rue Général Marguerite. Tel: 04 67 28 22 98.
MUSIC: JAZZ, BLUES & SOUL
Macéo Parker
On: Wednesday 7 April 2010
American saxophonist Macéo Parker is in concert at Zinga Zanga at 20:30. Tickets are available at usual outlets. Tel: 04 67 36 82 82. WALKS & VISITS
Audio Guided Visits
From: Sunday 1 November 2009 To: Friday 31 December 2010
English audio guided visits to sites and monuments in the town are available throughout the year. Individual visits are possible using MP3, walkmans, mobiles or via download from the internet. Ask at the Office de Tourisme for full details: 04 67 76 84 00.
34 Clermont l'Hérault: What's On MUSIC: CLASSICAL & OPERA
Festival Musiques et Passions
From: Friday 5 February 2010 To: Sunday 17 October 2010
Concerts on duo at the Théâtre and Eglise Saint Paul including on the 2nd March, pianist Conrad Wilkinson and violinist Paul O'Hanlon. Telephone: 04 67 44 01 13 or consult the website for full programme details. 34 Le Cap-d'Agde: What's On EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Semaine du Développement Durable
From: Thursday 1 April 2010 To: Wednesday 7 April 2010
A week of events centred on the environment includes films, lectures, exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and markets. Telephone: 04 67 94 67 00.
Poker Tournament
From: Saturday 3 April 2010 To: Sunday 11 April 2010
The Open de Poker de la Ville d'Agde is open to amateurs and professionals and takes place at the Casino, Ile des Loisirs. Tel: 04 67 26 82 82.
Easter Games
From: Sunday 4 April 2010 To: Sunday 18 April 2010
Two weeks of open-air Easter family games and workshops in the Quais du Centre Port, Quai Beaupré and Place du Barbecue. Full prrogramme details are available from the Office de Tourisme: 04 67 01 04 04.
34 Montpellier: What's On ANTIQUES & VIDE GRENIERS
Broc Art, Book Market & Brocante
Every Wed
Held every Wednesday at Cours Gambetta, Plan Cabanes from 08:00-18:00.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Le Vin. Génie des Hommes. Nectar des Dieux
From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Sunday 27 June 2010
An exhibition tracing the ancient history of wine, the different methods of consumption and the rituals associated with it. At the Musée Archéologique de Montpellier Agglomération at Lattes. Tel: 04 67 13 60 00.
Tutankhamun: La Découverte, la Tombe, le Trésor
From: Saturday 3 April 2010 To: Sunday 18 April 2010
An exceptional exhibition of over 1000 replicas of the treasures of Tutankhamun including a reconstruction of the tomb and an exhibition on the archeologist Howard Carter. At the The Parc des Expositions from 10:00-19:00. Entry €12, €9 for under 18's, €6 for under 12's & free for children under 6. Tel: 04 67 17 67 17. CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Children’s story reading
Every Wed From: Wednesday 7 April 2010 To: Thursday 29 April 2010
Children’s story reading with a native English speaker. From 16:00 to 16:30 it is for ages 3-5 and from 16:30 to 17:00 for ages 5-7. At Le Bookshop, 8 rue du bras de fer. EXPOS & TRADE FAIRS
S.A.P. Expo
On: Wednesday 7 April 2010
The Salon des Services à la Personne is dedicated to offering information on employment and training in the fields of home help, services for the elderly, child care and and other services. At the Corum from 09:30-17:30. Entry is free. See the website for full details. MUSIC: CLASSICAL & OPERA
Amahl and The Night Visitors
On Tue, Wed, Fri From: Tuesday 6 April 2010 To: Friday 9 April 2010
The American opera Amahl and The Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti, is on at the Opéra Comédie on the 6th at 14:30 and the 7th & 9th at 20:00. Tarifs from €8-€25. Tel: 04 67 60 19 80. MUSIC: ROCK, POP & COUNTRY
The Cranberries
On: Wednesday 7 April 2010
Irish band The Cranberries are in concert at Le Zénith at 20:00. Tickets are from €45.50-€62, available from usual outlets, telephone: 08 92 69 21 92 or 08 92 39 01 00 or 04 67 92 23 53. Duels Rock 2010
On: Wednesday 7 April 2010
32 rock groups battle it out in the 12th edition of Duels Rock at Rockstore, 20 rue de Verdun. Entry is free. Tel: 04 67 06 80 00. ANTIQUES & VIDE GRENIERS
Vide Grenier and Brocante
Every Wed, Sat
Vide grenier and brocante from 07:00 to 21:00 next to the bowling alley.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Cocktail Designers
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 14 February 2010 To: Sunday 6 June 2010
The collective Cocktail Designers exhibit an aesthetic cocktail of English influenced graphic design, Swiss abstraction, minimalism and formalism in 500m² of floor space at the Musée Regional d'Art Contemporain, 146 avenue de la Plage. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00-18:00 and at the week-end from 13:00-18:00. Tel: 04 67 32 33 05.
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
English Storytime
Every Wed From: Wednesday 18 November 2009 To: Wednesday 19 May 2010
Lisa Le Mentec reads stories in English for children aged five and over, at the Médiatheque every third Wednesday of the month from November to May, between 10:30-11:30. Tel: 04 67 32 42 21.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition
Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 12 February 2010 To: Sunday 25 April 2010
Exhibition by three artists - 'Drink in Park' by Florence Paradeis, 'Lighting Dark' by Sylvain Rousseau and 'Soul to Soul' by Chourouk Hriech. At the Centre Régional d'Art Contemporain. The Centre is open everyday except Tuesday, on week-days from 12:30-19:00 and14:00-19:00 at the weekend. There is a free one-hour guided visit on Saturdays and Sundays at 16:00. Tel: 04 67 74 94 37. SOCIAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Rétro Dancing
Every Sun, Mon, Wed
Dancing at the Madison Club, 24 rue Romain Rolland, every Wednesday, Sunday and Monday at 15:00 and 19:00. Tel: 06 12 03 44 29.
WALKS & VISITS
National Botanical Collection of Tulips
Every Wed, Sat From: Saturday 27 March 2010 To: Saturday 8 May 2010
A collection of over 400 varieties of tulips can be seen at La Tière on Wednesdays and Saturdays and guided visits possible by appointment. Entry €3. Telephone: 09 60 47 78 48 or see the website for further details. ART & EXHIBITIONS
Marion Lamy Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Thursday 4 February 2010 To: Saturday 15 May 2010
Exhibition of paper and painting sculptures by Marion Lamy at the Hôtel du Département, rue de la Rovère. The exhibition can be seen Monday to Friday from 08:00-12:00 & 13:30-17:30. Tel: 04 66 94 00 23. EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Foire de Mende
On: Wednesday 7 April 2010
The annual fair is on in the town centre in Place Urbain V, place du Foirail and place Chaptal from 09:00-17:00. Tel: 04 66 94 00 23.
ART & EXHIBITIONS
Retrospective Exhibition: Franck Burty Haviland
From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Monday 31 May 2010
Les années céretanes... La période cubiste: 1909 -1914. An exhibition of the works of Franco-American artist Franck Burty Haviland, at the Musée d'art moderne de Céret. Tel: 04 68 87 27 76. LOCAL LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON MARKETS TAKING PLACE TODAY Narbonne Market
Every day
Food and flower market in the morning in the covered Halles de Narbonne on boulevard Docteur Ferroul.
Marché aux Fleurs et Marché Tous Produits
Every day
Every day at le Quai Vallière, flower market offering all kinds of scents and parfumes. Another market offering all kinds of products except food, again all day, can be found at les Cours Mirabeau et de la République. Continues every Sunday morning.
Quillan craft market
Every Wed
Clothes, home ware and local handicraft market on all day in the Allées Jean Bourrel and Jean Jaurès.
Quillan food market
Every Wed
Regional food market in the morning in Place de la République.
Aigues Mortes Market
Every Sun, Wed
General market every Wednesday and Sunday morning in the centre of the village.
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Bagnols-sur-cèze Market
Every Wed, Sat
General market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings only.
Food Market
Every Wed
Market selling regional fruit and vegetables and general goods. At the Place Debussy. Open mornings only 07:30 - 13:00.
Nîmes Food Market
Every day
General food market in the morning in the covered Halles.
Markets
Every day
Food market with fish, poultry, cheese, olives, charcuterie, fruit and vegetables, bread and more. Monday to Sunday 06:30–13:00. Les Halles de Nîmes (covered market), Rue Général Perrier, Nimes (30).
Farmers' Market
Every Wed
Wednesday 7:00 – 13:00 Nîmes Ouest Debussy Farmers' market, all kinds of stalls.
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Quissac market
Every Wed
General market held in the morning in the centre of the village.
Uzès market
Every Wed
Food market in the morning in the Place aux Herbes.
Agde Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Covered market featuring food items. Mornings. Tuesday-Sunday. Place Gambetta. Tel: 04 67 94 29 68.
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Beaulieu Market
Every Wed, Sat
General market held in the mornings in the village.
Capestang Market
Every Sun, Wed
Market featuring food, clothing and household goods. Wednesday and Sunday mornings. Place Jean Jaures, Catestang. Tel: 04 67 93 34 23.
34 Castelnau le Lez
Castelnau le Lez Market
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
General market in the morning in Place Joseph Doumergue.
Montpellier market
Every day
Covered food and clothes market held in the morning in the Halles Paillade on avenue de Heidelberg.
Marche regional
Every day
Every morning at the Halles Centrales, rue Gambetta 06:00-14:00. Local products, fish, shells, flowers.
Food Market
Every day
Fruit and vegetable market every morning in Place de la République.
Arles sur Tech market
Every Wed
General market in the morning in the Place du village.
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Elne market
Every Mon, Wed, Fri
General market in the morning in place de la République.
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Ille sur Têt market
Every Wed, Fri
General market held in the morning in place de la République.
Perpignan Market
Every day
General market held place Cassanyes, boulevard Anatole France 07:30-13:30 with 80 to 140 retailers (food, clothes, cosmetics, shoes).
Marché de la République
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
General market on from 07:00-12:30 and 16:30-19:30 in Place de la République.
Marché St Martin
Every Wed, Sat
General market on from 07:30-13:00 in Place Vaillant Couturier.
Marché du Haut Vernet
Every day
General market on from 07:30-12:30 on ave de l’Aérodrome.
Marché du Moulin à Vent
Every Wed
General market in the morning in Place de Montbolo.
Marché St Louis
Every day
General market from 07:00 to 12:30 on ave Joffre.
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