Culture Pays De La Loire

The city centre has a beautiful medieval appearance with narrow streets. Half-timbered houses and special hotels are well restored and the former baronnie of Anjou can take advantage of a certain character, made of stone, slate and wood.

The association Lecture en Tête is a benchmark for the promotion of contemporary literature in Laval and France. Since 1992, it has organized the Festival du Premier Roman, which spotlights young literary talent. But Lecture en Tête doesn't stop there, offering meetings with authors throughout the year as part of its literary season. The association is also behind a writing residency in Mayenne and the Prix Littéraire du 2e roman. In short, Lecture en Tête provides access to the diversity of today's literature.

Lovers of literature are familiar with the association Les Romanciers nantais, which brings together some thirty authors from the Nantes region who are published by well-known publishers (Actes Sud, Coiffard, Coop Breizh, d'Orbestier, Durand-Peyroles, Flammarion, Gallimard, Joca Seria, Krakoen, l'Atalante, le Petit Pavé, Parigramme, Siloë). Visit the site to follow the events (meetings, novelists' signings, writing contests) and discover some thirty authors through their individual or collective works, such as the ^7th collective collection of short stories, Magie Loire, where the Loire comes to life in quality texts of various literary genres. Or the ^8th collection, Écrits Vins de Nantes, where we drink from the vineyards of Nantes. These collections are published by P'tit Louis.

This museum space held by a passionate association presents a s train site that will delight those nostalgic for these trains, and will surprise their children. The restored bridge bridge is the highlight of the visit.

This site, located on the banks of the Sarthe, presents the history of inland waterway transport and the development of the rivers of northern Anjou, from the Middle Ages to the present day. In an educational museography of 10 m length, a model shows the stages of the development of the Sarthe from the first dams to the contemporary locks, passing by the marine gates, while a slide show evokes the life of the bargemen, all in work and in songs. Temporary exhibitions on the themes of water and the environment are held throughout the year.

Hiking: 30 km of marked circuits, and for bicycle lovers, signposted itineraries and equipped with washing machines.

Created in 1991, this small club is very active. Its members maintain and blazing the numerous hiking trails around Villaines-la-Juhel and even open others with walkers and riders. In May they organize the country of Pail's trekking to the Mancelles Alps, which can count on very beautiful landscapes and some very nice coasts… The 17 th edition approaches: to your bicycles!

Jublains, formerly Noviodunum, capital of the Diablintes, kept in excelling state, many memories of the Gallo-Roman era. Of no less than 25 ha, there are still impressive remains of four major sites, symbols of the richness and influence of the city in ancient times - it flourished three centuries before the barbarian invasions were right. It is the largest Gallo-Roman archaeological site in western France. This tourist city welcomes 35 000 visitors per year and organizes various art exhibitions and cultural events.

The village does not lack colours or perfumes: it's actually classified 3 flowers by the national committee for flowered. These flowers only add to the charm of this small city of character, which is not lacking. This beauty stems from its simple old houses, but also from its situation. It is built on the edge of the Ernée, on foot and partly on impressive rocky cavities. At the top of the peak of sandstone, a virgin and a calvary watch the city.

Louis Derbré, 82 years old today is a world renowned sculptor. His work is of great intensity, but his sculptures always rise, marking the predominance of the spirit. His world peace memorial is located in the Hiroshima Park, Japan. In Ernée, he made a replica of this monument, built a theatre in the open, and he hosts monumental sculptures on a park of 15 ha. The Myth and its 18 m high, watch on. Today he is passionate in his huge workshop about ten young artists.

Artaban is first a cultural association whose vocation is to open the world of culture to a wider audience. At the origin of the project, artists and art historians organizing conferences, art history courses, guided tours, entertaining activities, discovery days, meetings with artists. Artaban is an agency specialized in cultural travel to combine thirst for escape and knowledge. They also collaborate at numerous cultural events and nantais festivals.

It is the cultural and congress centre of La Baule. It lowers cultural life bauloise to the year: theatre, music, songs… This great scene also hosts professional appointments. Its capacity for accommodating between 50 and 500 people makes it ideal for private, family or associative events.

The Maison de la Lecture, part of the "Bibliothèque pour tous" network, is organized into two sections: a children's section and an adult section, offering users a collection of over 15,000 books and 60 new titles every month. Younger children are invited to take part in activities such as "story time" (3-7 years) or "baby readers" (6 months-3 years), while older children can learn about genealogy and take part in all kinds of cultural and creative activities. Home book delivery and audio book borrowing service available.

The founders of Les Anneaux de la Mémoire, who love their city and want to see it break with the denial of its own little-known and dramatic past, wanted to encourage Nantes and its people to learn and face up to their history. The association was founded in Nantes in 1991. Its first projects focused on the city of Nantes, which was France's leading trading port in the ^18th century, and on the Loire-Atlantique region. In 1992, the association organized the exhibition "Les Anneaux de la Mémoire" (The Rings of Memory), the name of which was subsequently retained. The exhibition was a huge success, attracting more than 400,000 visitors to a subject that was nevertheless very difficult to deal with in terms of Nantes' past. It marked an essential turning point in the work of remembrance carried out in Nantes and more generally in France, and all historians refer to it today as it played such an important role in the recognition in France and in the field of the history of the slave trade and slavery. The association is particularly committed to promoting historical knowledge on the subject, defending cultural diversity, opening up to the world and working on memories, particularly those linked to slavery and the Western slave trade. With a view to promoting balanced, reciprocal exchanges between societies in Africa, America and Europe, it carries out cultural projects at international level, in collaboration with local organizations.

ASPG residents' association represents the Saint-Pavin Gambetta and districts of the city of le Mans. Hyperactive, the association takes care of the grains so Manceaux enjoy the growth of the city and the shops of its districts are not left out. attic attic, competition belote and meetings neighbourhood, the association is available and participates in all suceptibles events to increase the dynamism of the city! In direct connection with the city hall, the ASPG chat problems encountered by residents but keep in mind that it is them that must be in the heart of the life of le Mans.

L'Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) is a volunteer association based in the city of Laval. The AVF offers friendly events for new residents and people looking for social ties, to help them discover their new surroundings and make new friends. The network operates on the principle of volunteerism, where everyone contributes their desires and passions to contribute to the well-being of all. The AVF teams will be happy to welcome and inform visitors as soon as they reopen.

Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire offers a wide range of leisure activities for residents and visitors alike. The AVF Sainte-Luce cultural association offers a variety of activities and events to discover local culture. In addition, the Sainte-Luce Accueil association offers a warm welcome to new arrivals and a range of leisure activities. The Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire town hall is also a point of contact for information on leisure activities in the town.

La Baule-Escoublac is a town on France's Atlantic coast. It is known for its sandy beaches and seaside atmosphere. For newcomers to La Baule, there's a voluntary association called AVF La Baule, which offers services and activities to facilitate their integration into the community. AVF La Baule offers practical information on the town, cultural and sporting activities, as well as meetings and exchanges between newcomers and local residents.

Le Croisic offers many activities and attractions for visitors. The Association culturelle AVF Le Croisic Batz-sur-Mer offers a variety of activities for newcomers and residents alike. The association's website provides detailed information on the activities available, including textile art, Breton dance, fishing on foot and long hikes. During the summer months, locals and visitors alike can enjoy the pleasures of the town, such as barbecues, fishing parties, sea walks and aperitifs. Le Croisic is also known for its cultural events, such as the La Baule jazz festival and art exhibitions.

Carquefou is a charming town in the Loire-Atlantique department, just 13 kilometers northeast of Nantes. With its 19,484 inhabitants, it offers a pleasant and peaceful living environment. The town is crossed by the magnificent Erdre River, described by François 1er as "the most beautiful river in France". History buffs will be delighted to discover the many manor houses dotted around the town, built by Nantes' notables from the 16th century onwards. For newcomers and those wishing to share leisure activities, the AVF Carquefou is there to welcome you. This voluntary association aims to help you settle into life in Carquefou, and to encourage social interaction by offering a range of activities. For more information, visit the association's offices at Château de la Fleuriaye.