Culture Pyrénées-Orientales

Coupled with the entrance of the ramparts, it gives all information about the city and services, as well as information for the yellow train.

On the Picasso Square, the Tower of Spain hosts a small local archaeological museum. A significant part of the heritage of Vallespir is constantly exposed: funeral ballot, prehistoric pottery, jewelry and a faithful reconstitution of a necropolis and a dolmen. In the reception room, temporary thematic exhibitions present unpublished collections. Playful and informative, this small museum is a place to discover as a family, videos show prehistory in the region and workshops for children are regularly organized there. The city visits are assured by Gilles who will tell you more about the little stories than the big, you will spend an excellent moment.

A site dedicated to the brotherhoods of Languedoc-Roussillon. You will find on line all the information, the coordinates, the names of the persons in charge of the brotherhoods. Accessible also via this site, the charter of the brotherhoods where are exposed all the values and the beautiful diversity of these various brotherhoods. To better know the role and the influence of each of these 35 brotherhoods of Languedoc-Roussillon are elements put forward by this site. An agenda lists the events.

The Médiathèque Ludovic Massé is a place of life, exchange and gathering for the whole family. A kingdom for first-time readers and literary enthusiasts, it offers a comprehensive range of print and multimedia titles to satisfy every curiosity. Its treasure troves also include games, vinyl records and kamishibai, a traditional Japanese traveling theater. Every year, our teams take part in a range of cultural activities, including creative workshops, readings and public events.

La Casa Musicale is a place for amateur practice in music, dance, visual arts and street arts. Every year in June, the Casa organizes the famous Ida y Vuelta festival, a free event for the general public. Thus, at La Casa, children from disadvantaged neighborhoods, music lovers from all walks of life and some of the biggest names in dance and song come together for magical moments. La Casa is a place not to be missed in the Catalan and Perpignan culture. To discover.

Created in 1995 in Baho, Northern Catalonia, the Aire Nou association aims to protect and promote the cultural heritage of Bao and Riberal. It also aims to actively promote and defend the Catalan language and culture, by offering a wide range of events and activities: castelle competitions, correfoc, dance, traditional balls, card games, Festa Major, Diades Aire Nou de Bao, castanyada, calçotada, rifla, "acampada" and annual trip... The entire agenda can be found (in Catalan!) on the association's website.

It is sheltered from the last ramparts of the city, in an old restored building preceded by a flowery patio that is located in the centre of Art. Throughout the year it hosts various events and events. There are four permanent exhibition rooms to discover the work of some artists and craftsmen from the South of France. In fields as varied as painting, ceramics, glass, leather leather and jewellery manufacture, the whole range of creation is presented. During the season, the artists present provide hotlines in turn.

The Master of Cabestany, an anonymous 1930 th-century sculptor, was rediscovered only in thanks to the updating of a eardrum of the church of Cabestany. We know little about him if he was distinguished by a style of great originality. The Romanesque Sculpture Centre offers a fascinating journey in the artist's universe. The works presented are cast, staged in an ultra-contemporary space thanks to learned light games. Educational workshops extend the exhibition. Temporary exhibitions always related to art take place throughout the year on the floor.

Martine and Raymond Larcher are real collectors of plants and flowers, the 2 500 m 2 garden they set up 9 years ago are referenced by the Languedoc association «time of gardens». And as a result, flowery throughout the year, it concentrates beautiful collections of Chinese and Japanese peonies, Siberian iris and germanica, des and azaleas, ancient roses, hémérocalles or lys of one day, pink laurels, fruit and citrus fruits. In the 500 m ² pool surrounding the landscaped area, 85 variétés and lotus varieties open with daylight between 10 a. m. and 19 p. m. summer to show their beautiful colours. You can also discover this night garden with lighting and water jets. In a small colombier of the culbutants pigeons and a aviary of exotic birds, they reinforce this little corner of paradise if needed!

La Vitrine sur le Fauvisme in Collioure is a must for art and history lovers. This cultural space offers cultural experiences to discover the town's artistic and historical heritage. Mediators accompany you on guided walks through the narrow streets of Collioure, immersing you in the world of Fauvism and its emblematic artists, such as Henri Matisse and André Derain. You can also book a cultural experience online or on site.

With its 20,000 visitors per year, this space has become in a short time the spearhead of the cultural and artistic development of Le Barcarès. A real scenography, in the window and in the gallery, highlights paintings and sculptures of regional and international artists, mainly contemporary. The new lounge area, with its red velvet sofas and loungers, also invites visitors, once a month, to literary, philosophical and civic meetings as part of the Café de la culture et des arts. Not to be missed!

The Médiathèque Centrale de Perpignan, which has taken over the premises of the former conservatory, is more than a library, it is a real place of life and culture thanks to the dynamism of its employees and the city. A beautiful, bright and friendly space, on 3 levels with 58,000 books in open access, 250 titles of magazines, 21,000 books in the store and this is without mentioning the digital part, exhibitions, meetings and activities for children. You will find the entire detailed and updated program on the website.

The association offers guided tours on the theme of botany and welcomes groups to raise awareness about the environment, sustainable development and biodiversity. Day or half day walks are organised to discover the Floristic nature reserve of Eyne. In the spring, she pare, myosotis, renoncules and gentians. Summer, rhododendrons and lilies. This flora is also made up of rare species, sometimes endemic, whose area of development is restricted to the territory of the valley alone. These various species have been studied for nearly three centuries and today it serves as references to botanists around the world. It is from here that the thyme, gentian, oregano, or other medicinal plants were used by the famous apothecaries of the Spanish enclave of Llivia. One afternoon in the valley of Eyne is an enchantment, you will learn to recognize the different species, feel them, touch them, even taste them sometimes. La Maison de la Vallée also organizes archaeological walks «in the footsteps of the first pastors» which will lead you through the mountain to the dolmens, menhirs and a cave, with remnants of pottery, witness to the occupation of the territory almost 6 000 years ago.

The Bressola association was founded in 1976 to promote Catalan language teaching in North Catalonia. It set up the first immersion school in Perpignan, with 7 children. For many years, she fought for recognition and subsidies. Today, with 7 schools and 1 collège, and over 1,000 students, La Bressola has become a benchmark for education, language immersion, culture and associations in the country. To find out more, visit the association's website for information on its educational system and activities.