Cultural associations Midi-Pyrénées

With a rich and varied contemporary artistic programme throughout the year, the Scène Nationale d'Albi offers original shows and supports artistic creation with the aim of raising awareness of art and culture among all audiences. There is something for everyone, from theatre to ballet, from dance to the art house cinema created with the support of the Centre National de la Cinématographie. Each season it offers nearly 200 performances and conducts more than 50 cultural action projects throughout the Tarn department.

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.

In each of the department's major towns, this brotherhood has taken care to present a gastronomic address that cannot be ignored. The culinary heritage of Tarn-et-Garonne is rich and generous, with a wealth of tasty treasures such as the aroma of mushrooms combined with golden-brown poultry, or the delicacy of foies gras sublimated by truffles. All these delights are brought to life by the chefs of the Brigade du Goût restaurants. They have come together in this association to exchange information on their respective practices and to promote their cuisines.

Vent Terral, in langue d'oc, means mistral, the wind of the earth. This Occitan cultural association was founded in 1973 in the Ségala region, on the initiative of authors eager to experience the adventure of creation, where genres and languages meet. Thanks to the involvement of all its members, the publishing house has published around a hundred titles in a wide range of fields: poetry, novels, stories, short stories, essays, linguistics, history, philosophy..

The aim of this association is to establish a link between users of the Médiathèque and other libraries in the city, so that everyone can express their needs, ideas and criticisms as readers. It also works to ensure that Carré d'Art maintains its dynamic approach to book access, particularly in the neighborhoods. It also takes part in organizing public readings, guided tours of exhibitions, conferences and debates, and runs a book club.

The aim of this association which was created in 1991 by Daniel Roche, a wine enthusiast, is to introduce its members, in the best conditions to nectar of various origins, to form their own taste and improve their knowledge about this drink. Tasting evenings are regularly organised. You can even come for the first time without joining the club. Its members regularly travel to France and abroad to discover other products such as chocolate, tea, beer, whisky, honey, olive oil... A newsletter, a program and a newspaper are available on the website.

Below is a list of the main areas and vaults. All of them offer free visits and tastings, either individually or in groups. Preferably by appointment, take about 1 hour. Most areas have an adjacent shop where you can buy the most beautiful wines.

Bizanet is a beautiful village of old stones, with fountains and washing by the spring source. Washing are still experiencing the attendance of the ladies who take pleasure in doing their little laundry and the chat! Its finage includes part of the forest of Fontfroide and the castle of Gaussan, former Cistercian farm, which became in the th century wine-growing property and transformed into a building of feudal high towers inspired by the fashion of Viollet-le-Duc; since 1994, Benedictine from Fontgombault have made a monastery with a castle castle. The castle of Saint-Martin-de-Toque was rebuilt in the th century and restored and restored privately.

Between Black and littoral mountains, Ouveillan is a typical Languedoc village, sheltered from crowds, but also active by its animations. Lombardy-Romanesque church, medieval ramparts, vineyards, salt pond, and a little further Fontcalvy, Cistercian barn of the th century where each summer a festival with show on the theme of the Middle Ages is held. A 10 km walk from the market square, Place Carnot, will make you discover what is one of the cultural centres at Narbonne. Climb the stairs to the public garden, turn the church and leave the village by the ruins of the Capitoul, Pasteur Street, Rouquié Square, rue Espagnac, rue de la Grangette. You will pass around the dried saliné pond (extract salt until the th century), cross a pine forest with remarkable views and make a stop by the barn. The course is pleasant and varied, to be done in the morning.

Within the village, several walks are recommended: The Castellas, the fort, the old coolers, the church, the; Portal, the rue Sarvisse, the old hospital, the old oil mill… outside the village, walks by foot or bike, the pond, the castle of Preïssan and the Terral Sallèles and the Canal du Midi.

Founded in 1996, the Association Heritage and Art History in Volvestre and Midi-Pyrénées organises Visits to Toulouse and Midi-Pyrénées with art Historians and Lecturers accredited by the Ministry of Culture. The visits are open to all, whether or not members of the Association. Some themes for visiting: the breath of the Renaissance in the peculiar hotels and the history of pastel; the Dalbade district; trades on the streets: the life of craftsmen and traders in the Middle Ages; places, wells and fountains from antiquity to day; History of the Cathari, the Crusade and the Inquisition… Head of the Association: Christine Jiménez, a keynote guide approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, approved National Education, Doctorate in Art History.

The Friends of the Soulages Museum contribute to the life and development of the museum of the famous artist Pierre Soulages. A dynamic group, it organizes several events a month: conferences, trips, cultural events, private parties and museum night. The association offers art lovers the chance to become a Friend of the Musée Soulages, with a range of benefits including voting rights at the AGM, free admission to all conferences and invitations to private viewings of temporary exhibitions.

The Association des potiers d'Ariège was created in 1995, following the first Mirepoix potters' market in 1992, with the aim of promoting ceramic arts and crafts. With 14 Ariège potters and a dozen workshops, the association has expanded its range of pottery demonstrations at the Mirepoix market and Festibol, thanks to the support of local and regional authorities. We look forward to seeing you at the region's craft events!

Founded in 1996 in Capdenac-Gare, Derrière Le Hublot is an association that works daily from Aveyron and Lot in rural areas to invent and share an artistic and cultural project with multidisciplinary artists, local partners and local residents. This project draws its raw material from exchanges, encounters, accessibility to artistic discoveries and practices, and participation in a local cultural dynamic. Find out more about the program of activities and festivals online, from May to September.

The Fédération Départementale des Foyers Ruraux is a structure for coordination, support and representation, a space for reflection and elaboration to support and develop associative life. In addition to being a place for meeting, expression and exchange, each Foyer Rural in Aveyron participates in the cultural, festive and sporting development of rural areas, through a range of sports, theater, music, singing and travel activities.

With its 70 creations and 7,000 public performances, the Théâtre Interrégional Occitan places the Occitan language and culture at the heart of its artistic approach. The company develops original creations that go against the grain of existing formats, bringing a singular view of the world and affirming its commitment to the transmission and development of projects serving new generations. It supports other Occitan theater companies in their distribution.

The TAKH association in Hures-la-Parade invites you to enjoy a unique experience: an encounter with Przewalski's horses on the Causse Méjean. You'll discover the incredible story of the rescue of this last species of wild horse in the company of a passionate guide. You'll observe their behavior and interactions, and explore the biodiversity treasures of this breathtaking landscape. Contribute to the project by making a donation, becoming a volunteer or organizing a conference. TAKH welcomes you all year round for visits and events, or the team can travel to meet you.

Founded in 2015, the French Federation of Truffle Growers brings together several professional structures of French truffle growers. The federation lays the foundations of the professional policy of truffle growers, ensures the development of truffle plantations, engages in the promotion and defense of the truffle. The site presents the characteristics of this black nugget, gives access to the regulations concerning this culture, and diffuses the dates of the events related to the truffle.

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.

The association Les Zarzélés is full of cultural and artistic activities, eco-citizenship and parenting. It offers many events for young and old alike: craft workshops, gardening, family cafés, teen radio, theater, discussion groups... One of the highlights of the year is the Arts and Games Festival organized in May. For fifteen years now, the association has been preparing this joyful and family event with a rich program of workshops, concerts, dances, live shows, exhibitions..

The aim of the Arts et d'Oc association is to raise funds to bring in artists who express themselves in Occitan or about Occitan culture. With these funds, it can organize shows, workshops and concerts in high schools, colleges and schools, in response to requests from Occitan teachers. These workshops are offered primarily to secondary school students studying Occitan in Haute-Garonne. The association is committed to supporting Occitan teachers and those who wish to raise awareness of the Occitan language among pupils.