Cultural associations Toulouse

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.

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 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.

Bolegadis members, from associations, politics and civil society, work to help create an economic and cultural virtuous circle within the Occitanie region around Occitan and Catalan cultures. Since the end of 2016, Bolegadis has contributed to advancing projects for a historical frieze for the Occitanie region, a label produced in Occitanie, the introduction of autonomous barges on the Canal du Midi, as well as work on remuneration in the rural environment in Occitanie. A major commitment for the region!

The association Les toiles d'oc's purpose is the production, animation, technical and artistic services as well as the training for projects concerning the audiovisual and the cinema in the Occitan cultural space. It can produce videos, films, events and shows in Occitan or linked to Occitan culture. The association can also provide training courses and offer productions to broadcasters. Please do not hesitate to contact the Ostal d'Occitania (the House of Occitania) for further information.

Cadres Catalans de Toulouse aims to promote northern Catalonia (the Pyrénées-Orientales department) in Toulouse, both economically, socially and culturally. For them, Catalans and Occitans share the same struggle: to defend their language, which is threatened with extinction. They also perpetuate Catalan tradition by organizing conferences, meals, exhibitions and festivities such as the Benvengut Festival or the Arrival of the Canigou Flame for Toulouse's Saint Jean festivities.

If you'd like to discover theater in Occitan, this troupe performs in Toulouse and the Lauragais region. One of the group's proudest achievements is the production of Sophocles'Antigone and many of Molière's plays, all translated into Occitan. Do you speak Occitan and have the soul of an actor? We'd love to hear from you! The association is always on the lookout for Occitan-speaking actors! For further information, please contact l'Ostal d'Occitania.

Located in the hôtel capitulaire de Boysson, the Maison de L'Occitanie (l'Ostal d'Occitània) is a cultural place managed by the association Convergéncia Occitana. It hosts in its premises many associations related to the Occitan culture: diffusion and promotion of the Occitan culture, organizers of cultural events, training center, artistic collectives as well as an associative radio. You can find there weekly courses, training courses and workshops of Occitan, song and dance as well as a regular cultural program.

The "Jeux Floraux" were founded in Toulouse in 1323 by seven troubadours to maintain courtly lyricism. Considered the oldest learned society in Europe, the Académie des Jeux Floraux was recognized as a public utility in 1923. Today, its mission is to promote poetry in French and Occitan throughout the world. It strives to encourage literary creation and the dissemination of culture, notably through its readings and public lectures.

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.