Culture Central

The Bibliothèque Centrale, also called "la BM" by the people of Touraine, is an impressive building with a green roof on the banks of the Loire. It is a meeting point for heavy readers and the curious, where you will find heritage collections, a fine selection of novels and other art books and comic books, a collection of CDs and DVDs and a children's area. The subscription card allows you to borrow books from all the city's libraries. Conferences, meetings with authors, stories for children, exhibitions... The librarians have no shortage of ideas to bring the place and its treasures to life, including one Sunday afternoon a month, so that culture is part of our daily lives.

The association consists of six associations that aim to enhance the heritage and know-how of the township of Azay-le-Rideau. It organizes themed circuits or days on the discovery of ridellois heritage. In addition to the existing museums, the network of associations also allows to participate in guided tours across the municipality.

The IEHCA (Institut européen d'histoire et des cultures de l'alimentation) is one of the most prominent research laboratories of the University of Tours. Here, researchers cultivate the art of eating well by conducting investigations into the history of food. What did people eat in the past, how and why? These are all questions that established researchers and students are asking themselves, and that visitors are invited to explore during events open to the general public: conferences, cooking classes, chefs' residencies, a gastronomic book fair... All good things to discover in the Villa Rabelais, the epicenter of the "Tours cité de la gastronomie" project.

The premère thing that hits the visitor when you arrive close to the médiathèque of Chartres, it is the building that houses it. This former Hotel des Poste features architectural details combining Gothic influences and Art Deco with two high towers and arcades. Wrought iron shapes representing the letters PTT or RF recall the old vocation of the building. Inside, the library offers all types of multimedia books and services. On the fifth floor, the rotunda allows you to discover one of the most beautiful views of Chartres, overlooking the place des Des. Finally, the Apostrophe regularly hosts exhibitions.

The Prairiales combine a large part of the cultural offer of the municipality of Epernon. This 600-seat concert hall, added to other smaller rooms, offers programming of concerts, movies, circus shows… planned with special rates for young people and students. Also available in Prairiales are the five tour tours offered from Epernon.

Montargis is home to a volunteer association offering friendly events for new residents and people looking for social ties. The national network of Accueils des Villes Françaises (AVF) is based on the principle of voluntary work, and aims to offer a warm and friendly welcome to new arrivals. The AVFs enable people to discover their new surroundings and make new friends. They also offer activities to encourage social encounters and integration. The AVFs are committed to their local communities, and are open to all who wish to participate.

Vendôme, a city of art and history, welcomes many newcomers every year, attracted by its charm and proximity to Paris thanks to the TGV high-speed train. To facilitate their integration, the Association Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) de Vendôme offers a range of cultural, recreational and sporting activities and outings. AVF organizers are on hand to build friendships and share good times with newcomers. Whether it's discovering exhibitions by AVF artists at the Jardins d'Arcadie, taking part in culinary workshops or enjoying an aperitif-dinner at Ô Bar à Vin, there's always something to do in Vendôme. The AVF also organizes outings to discover the surrounding area, such as an excursion between Berry and Sologne. Don't hesitate to contact the association for more information.

Their telephone number is 02 47 28 05 46 and their website is avf.asso.fr/saint-avertin.

Amboise, a charming town in the Centre Val de Loire region, offers many activities and services for new arrivals. The AVF offers a range of activities to promote social integration, such as workshops and events. In addition, the AVF regularly organizes outings and events to discover the region.

La Châtre offers a wide range of cultural activities thanks to the AVF (Accueil des Villes Françaises). This association offers new residents and those looking to forge social links friendly events to help them discover their new surroundings and make new friends. AVFs are run on a voluntary basis, and offer a warm and friendly welcome to everyone. Whether you want to take part in outings, get-togethers or cultural activities, the AVF de La Châtre will meet your expectations. So don't hesitate to drop in at the AVF and find out more about the activities on offer.

Brive-la-Gaillarde is a city in the heart of France. The association was created in 1964 to welcome and inform people arriving in the city. It also offers activities for its members. The AVF du Pays de Brive is housed in a small building loaned by the town hall, but also uses rooms loaned by the municipality in different parts of the town.

Saint-Amand-Montrond is a town in the Centre Val de Loire region of France. For new arrivals, the Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) is there to accompany them and help them integrate into their new environment. AVF Saint Amand Montrond volunteers offer a range of activities to help newcomers discover the richness of the town and its surroundings. Whether you have a passion to share or simply want to meet new people, the AVF is there to listen and support you. Welcome to Berry Coeur de France!

Bourges is a town in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. L'Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) de Bourges is an association that welcomes newcomers to the town. Despite the health crisis, most of the association's activities are proceeding normally.

Vernouillet is located in the Île-de-France region, close to Paris. To welcome newcomers and residents alike, the town offers a wide range of events organized by the Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) Vernouillet. These events offer opportunities for encounters and personal development. AVF Vernouillet offers friendly, cultural and sporting activities such as Nordic walking, country dancing, bike outings, hikes, meals and much more.

What better than a fair to observe, compare, debate and bargain? This event was initiated by the folk group of the Thiaulins de Lignières, the historic cradle of the Black Black Donkey of Berry, to save this mules breed. Traditionally, the Donkey Grand Black du Berry is the animal par excellence par excellence. It was used for ploughing, the work of the vine, the coupling of small carriages, and firing the barges on the Berry Canal. In 1985, when this fair began, it's only 45 Great Black Blacks that were presented. But very quickly, this gathering took place and in 1989, we could count 140 donkeys. Today, more than 200 donkeys are presented by their owner, amateur or professional from all over France, but also from neighbouring countries. You can also discover all the other races of donkeys and mules. The program, race competition and coupling competition. Many stalls related to the mules activity are located on the Place-de-Foire square and on the adjacent streets. A snack is also at your disposal to refresh yourself, as in general, at Pentecost, it is rather hot! A friendly atmosphere, where the meetings go well. In any case, the Thiaulins have been successful since 1994, the Âne Grand Black du Berry is an officially recognized race and is even the second mules race in France.

The Thiaulins founded an association founded in 1946 by Roger Pearron. The latter, known and estimated in Berry, was able to bring together young ligniéroise to witness oral traditions and the material life of yesteryear in Berry. Today, the Thiaulins are about enthusiasts of all ages, of all occupations, who combine their knowledge and put it at the service of the castle of Plaix, for its restoration and preservation. They also make known to the public the songs and dances of Berry, through numerous concerts, creations of discs… They are led by Mic Baudimant, also figure of Berry, cornemuseux and ardent defender of the arts and popular traditions. They thus collect the latest testimonies of peasant tradition. For nearly forty years, the Assembly of Plaix is taking place on the 3rd Sunday in August. A real event in the region, there is also a very long way to go to participate in the festivities. With the Thiaulins, it is a little memory of Berry that resists time and oblivion.

Created in 1978, the Association les Bains-douches program of cultural seasons (dominated by song) in rural areas in Lignières-en-Berry. The Bath-Showers room has a capacity of 200 people. The association promotes the dissemination and creation of performances, sets up artists'residences, concerts on the farm, chansons, exhibitions, training and awareness-raising activities with the young public. This cultural enterprise is also the support of a Regional Song Pole and initiates song actions in the Centre region. Each year Les Bains-Showers organizes the festival "L'air du Temps" during Ascension Week: This is the occasion for a campaign break in the discovery of current music. Animations (exhibitions, concerts on the farm…) take place at the Baths and in other rooms in the surrounding area. Among the artists who are already produced in the Baths-Showers include Maxim Le Forestier, Bratsch, Arthur H, Art Mengo, Souad Massi, Tom November, Charlelie Couture… Exceptional programming for this room in rural areas which now enjoys a national reputation. A room not too large that allows for privacy with artists.

The Bibliothèque Municipale Bourgogne is a library located in Orléans. It offers a wide selection of books, from detective novels to children's fiction, manga and non-fiction. The library also has a space dedicated to the practice of musical instruments. The library also offers activities for all ages, such as story readings, drawing workshops, adventure games and video game sessions.

For all those who want to learn to speak English or Spanish in a different way, Dora, the creator of Rock the Talk, offers a totally different approach to traditional academic teaching. Just as with music, you can learn solfeggio for months before touching an instrument, you can start a language with its grammar, but not here. With Dora, you're going to live the language, you're going to find yourself in situations of exchange, of play to learn it naturally as you did at your nursery school.

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.