Cultural associations France

Popingays or PIG is an open association "to boys who love boys who love girls who love girls who love boys who love girls who love pop." This is to say if they are open! Pop, rock and rock are what unites them. A number of evenings are organized: tea dancing every two months, Queer as Pop, three times a year, and others more irregularly.

Dinners, meetings, debates around a film or with personalities from the literary, artistic or political world. Cultural and militant, this association concerns all those, gay and lesbian Armenians living in France who are interested in Armenia, its culture and the Franco-Armenian community.

This association brings together over 1200 taxpayers and 120 heritage management advisors, notaries and lawyers. Its objectives are to provide members with a national network of experts (taxation, notarial rights, tax relief, heritage management) in order to make them benefit from negotiations obtained from financial institutions (bank loans, funds, insurance), to make lobbying in favour of the ACAP alignment on marriage, and to encourage the financing of companies offering products or services dedicated to the homosexual community: Tourism, services, real estate…

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.

Quartier Libre, it is a totally innovative concept that was born in the heart of Reims with two creative and collaborative spaces. In the Petite Halle, rue Vernouillet, you will find a bar to chat and exchange with artists while sipping a glass of Nicolas Feuillatte champagne, a workshop and a showroom at the disposal of all creators. The headquarters, rue Saint-Brice, are dedicated to entrepreneurship: a coworking area and the nursery to work in, the wild code school and the neo business hub to train, a post-production sound and audiovisual studio as well as dressing rooms occupied by various start-up companies in Reims.

New to the Caen area? Changing environment is not always easy. The AVF association is here to help, thanks to its "welcoming newcomers" service. To help you settle into your new town, the team of volunteers regularly organizes workshops (watercolor, needlework), social evenings and outings (heritage visits) to meet other members and forge new links.

Founded in 1986 by a passionate team, the association aims to host volunteers every summer to enhance the country's heritage. Young people between the ages of 16 and 18 can participate with a participation of € 230 for 12 days. Repairs of walls, washing, the learning of masonry techniques and the laying of lime coatings are the activities carried out without forgetting a few sporting «breaks» with hiking or kayaking or visiting the surrounding area. This association also provides a guided tour of the village, every Sunday from Easter to late September at 16 pm. In July and August, visits take place Monday to Friday from. Outside these dates, it is necessary to reserve.

Many addresses of available wine growers as well as more general information about the land, grape varieties, promotional actions.

For young and old alike, the Association Courteline offers artistic, sporting and cultural courses of all kinds and for all levels, in Tours Centre (Courteline and Mirabeau districts) and Tours Nord (Gentiana site). Sewing, hip-hop, African dance, Spanish, oenology, karate... You'll find just about any activity you can think of! Classes are held at the association's various branches (rue Courteline, rue Preuilly, rue Boutard, rue Mirabeau and rue Gentiana). Prices are deliberately reasonable, with a view to popular education and access to culture for all. Training courses, social action and integration workshops complete the association's offer.

AVF stands for Accueil des Villes Françaises. This national association has a branch right in the center of Dijon: rue Vannerie. The aim? To help new arrivals by offering them a range of activities, led by native Dijon residents. You can discover Dijon and the surrounding area, visit the main museums, take part in walks, tarot evenings and dinners. There are even wine courses and a "Jeunes Actifs" group to help you integrate and discover the secrets of your new city! Please note: the month of November is dedicated to new arrivals.

This brotherhood is one of the oldest in France. It works to promote the knowledge of Alsatian wines. The headquarters of the Confrérie Saint-Étienne is located at the Château de Kientzheim. It includes an extraordinary wine library with the oldest vintages dating back to 1834! The Confrérie Saint-Étienne also issues the coveted "Sigille" label, guaranteeing the quality of the wines concerned. Throughout the year, it organizes thematic oenological events dedicated to oenophiles and neophytes wishing to learn about Alsace wines.

La Banane de Dijon is the best option to have a good time. Since 2015, the association has been brightening up the evenings in Dijon. If it first became famous with the open stage A toi l'honneur, la Banane also offers weekly writing workshops and has opened its own humor school. A godsend for anyone who wants to study the different writing techniques, stagecraft or directing. The microphone is plugged in, and the sketches follow one another, from the travelling Apéros Banane to the Darcy Comédie's comedians' sets. While waiting to see them on stage, don't hesitate to follow the Banana on social networks. In Banana we Trust !

For 40 years, Les Gais Retraités à Paris has been fighting the loneliness of older gays with its motto "In search of time regained". Its rich and varied program offers retired and early-retired gays and their companions a multitude of convivial activities: dinners, talks, walks, trips, cultural outings, board games and more. This association plays an essential role in creating a caring space where LGBTQ+ seniors can meet up, exchange ideas and share moments of complicity. Join this friendly community and live a new life surrounded by caring friends.

The Association Échanges Lorraine-Ukraine is a cultural association based in Metz. It is listed in the register of associations of the Tribunal d'Instance de Metz and is recognized as an organization of general interest. The association is dedicated to education, culture and Franco-Ukrainian solidarity. It proposes various projects and events to promote exchanges between the two countries. They are also present on social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Telegram.

Created in 2001, the Cévennes Écotourisme association has developed a major mission for tourism professionals in the National Park area: to support them in their progress towards sustainable tourism strategies (awareness-raising, expertise, training, creation of educational tools and collective communication). The network brings together tourist facilities throughout the Cévennes National Park, offering accommodation, activities and know-how.

It is an essential venue for jazz and improvised music fans in the Aube region. Since 1995, the Aube Musiques Actuelles association has been committed to promoting these musical genres through concerts and events.

Every summer, Monceaux-le-Comte hosts the theater festival Les Heures Festives, organized by the cultural association Les Livreurs in collaboration with the Bookson association. Every evening, starting at 6:45pm, you can attend solo theater performances, where a solo performer gives a one-hour performance of a play. Original courses are also offered on summer weekends, from 10am to 5pm, to introduce you to literature. The Les Heures Festives festival takes place in the charming grounds of the former presbytery of Monceaux-le-Comte, but also offers events in the surrounding communes to showcase the local heritage. Follow the festival on Facebook to make sure you don't miss out on any upcoming events.

The Last Dance association in Châtillon, made up of committed young dancers, organizes charity shows in the Rhône-Alpes region. From a simple group of friends dancing for fun, Last Dance has become a true association. Its members have raised funds for important causes such as Sidaction, the Telethon, medical research at the Léon Bérard hospital and mental health. Their recent projects, "Danse les mots" and "Corps", testify to their desire to have a positive impact on society. Follow the adventures of this dynamic association on their social networks to discover inspiring new initiatives.

The MJC Les Abrets is a youth center located in Les Abrets-en-Dauphiné. It offers a variety of activities for children and adults. So plan your visit accordingly.

The Université Populaire de Bourges is located in the Maison des Associations, 28 Rue Gambon. It offers a variety of courses and conferences in fields such as the arts, well-being and health, communication, the environment, law and humanities, literature and languages, regional culture, science and technology, as well as lifestyle, culture and [email protected] for more information.

Since 1866, the Ligue de l'Enseignement de Vaucluse has been a pillar of popular education and citizenship in Avignon. With its network of associations and committed volunteers, it promotes access to education, culture, leisure and sport for all. It organizes activities and training courses to promote living together, secularism and republican values. It encourages the emergence of innovative and solidarity-based projects, fights against exclusion and inequality, and participates in the animation of local life. Join the organization and make a commitment to a fairer, more caring society.

The Nomade Reggae Festival is a committed cultural event taking place in Bayonne. The concerts take place outdoors on a magnificent site in Anglefort, in the Ain department. The festival features many internationally renowned artists such as Alborosie, Capleton, Barrington Levy and Anthony B. It is also possible to buy multi-day passes at reduced prices. The festival is free for children under 12. Doors open at 3pm and concerts start at 4pm. The Nomade Reggae Festival is also involved in the construction of a socio-medical and literacy center in Mali.

Managed by the Association des festivals d'Aubigny, the museum features 90 giant and unusual objects, including scarves over a metre wide, a key over eight metres long and a yellow jersey weighing 25 kg of fabric. Visitors still have three weeks to discover these curiosities. The museum also offers question booklets for children and riddles for adults to make the visit interactive.

The Festival International du Film Grolandais de Toulouse, also known as FIFIGROT, is one of the city's major cultural events. In addition to film screenings, visitors can enjoy shows, performances, theater, concerts, exhibitions and literary encounters. The festival village is located at Port Viguerie, in the heart of Toulouse. FIFIGROT also features cult-themed sections such as Gro Zical and Gro l'Art, as well as tributes to singular filmmakers. FIFIGROT is a not-to-be-missed event for fans of offbeat cinema and wacky humor.

Toulouse is home to a dynamic cultural association called Les Vidéophages. This association offers a variety of activities related to film and video. Also note that they have recently launched a new website, accessible at www.lesvideophages.org.

Kiosque Nantais is your one-stop shop for information on shows and ticketing in Nantes. A local reseller for over 10 venues in the metropolitan area, KN provides a regulated service with a dedicated box office manager, online sales and physical box offices. It also offers a customized cultural mediation program. For companies, its on-site cultural events service is ideal for promoting quality of life in the workplace. KN also offers customized gift cards and group outings.