Events calendar Rhône-Alpes

For 4 days, this festive event brings together tens of thousands of Harley enthusiasts and fans from all over Europe. In addition to the rock concerts and other entertainment that get the little resort into a frenzy, numerous rides are organized in the region by local clubs: a rich program for a festival that is no less rich. Over 10,000 motorcycles and 30,000 people are expected to descend on Morzine Avoriaz in July for this year's "pure rock" festival. It promises to be another great time!

The Saint Etienne Design Biennial is bringing the city to international attention. The 2022 edition is interested in forks in the road, through six exhibitions taking the side roads to "choose the essential", the subtitle for this year. Don't forget to browse through the Biennial Off through a hundred or so events. All of which will provide food for thought for Saint-Etienne's double labeling by UNESCO as a "Creative Design City" and "Inclusive City".

From 5 to 14 October. Free access. A traditional and annual opening of 150 works by 30 painters in the Fêtes's ballroom.

The sensitive natural area of the Lemps pond, which spans 23 ha, is the area of the cistude turtle. An endangered native species threatened by the Florida turtle that people relax in nature. Cistude leaves the mud where it hibernation in March. Then active at its pace. She complete on the edge of the water for long siestes siestes, but at least noise, she comes under her shell or plunges into the pond. So chut! Be sure to stay discreet if you want to admire his black black striped dress! Discovery of wild fauna and flora through a thematic path, an observatory (herons, orchids…) accompanied by the nature guide of the General Council present daily on the site from 13 h.

L'Atelier du Réverbère is a training center located in Ambérieu-en-Bugey, in the Ain department. It offers training courses and shows focusing on the art of storytelling and the spoken word. L'Atelier du Réverbère also offers workshops and training courses to deepen the practice of spoken word on stage and explore the arts of storytelling. The shows on offer are varied and offer an opportunity to discover different traditions and creative myths.

The figure of the high mountain guide has been mythical since 1821, when the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix was created. Created in 1924, the relief fund helps guides and their families. To feed it and to honour its famous guides, the Company of the guides created the Festival of the guides: all the valley of Chamonix Mont-Blanc pays a tribute to them during 4 days of festivals and songs. On August 15th, the guides parade in the costume worn by Jacques Balmat in 1786 during the first ascent of Mont Blanc.