Cultural associations Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Between guided tours for groups and proposals for walks in nature, the initiative union will guide you.

This is an opportunity to stop at the initiative union, proof that cheese production is not the only resource of the city, well involved in tourism life.

The Association created in 1996 offers animation oriented around the earth and the environment: walk with donkeys in family or in raid of several days (40 € the day at 199 € the week of 7 days), workshops pottery or bakery, floral art or blé wheat, silk painting, "green music" which consists of reproducing the sounds of nature with a few instruments that are constructed… Festival (3rd week of July) and a market where you can discover potters, contemporary art, shows, tales… (3rd week of August). Possibility of accommodation in the group of 18 places or the family cottage six places or to the camping space, Label Home Home, or in one of the two tipis that can accommodate up to 14 people.

The activities of discovery and full nature are not missing to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the Authie Valley: Nature and Heritage Outings, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Hiking, Traditional Jeux Games. Possibility of cottage accommodation.

Resolutely turned towards Europe, at the meeting point between inhabitants and artists, this National Center for Street Arts conceives the public space as a place open to all, where all cultural practices cohabit. The two large halls house various residencies and exhibitions, a performance space, a factory, a round top and even a conviviality space, "La Table du Boulon". Redeveloped by the architect François Chochon, this former industrial wasteland was best known in the past for the manufacture of rivets for the Eiffel Tower!

Association intended to promote in the region the development of public reading, literary life, the book economy, and to promote links between all actors in the book (authors, publishing houses, bookstores, libraries, writing workshops, organisers of fairs or literary events…), the CRLL is also a centre of documentary resources and information about the book. concerning the book chain and the literary news in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Located in the Lab-Labanque in Béthune for 3 years, CRLL Nord-Pas-de-Calais took its neighbourhoods at the Citadelle in February 2012. It regularly publishes an excellent journal, Sita, distributed free of charge and can be found in the main cultural sites of the region, as well as on the association's website.

She celebrated her 50 years in 2016, the Association des cities française Lille Métropole. Those who subscribe to the removals are familiar with this structure in many cities in France. This is a bit of the inevitable landing point for newcomers who want to discover the city. Animations (cultural, sports, manual…), games, outputs: the FTA proposes a broad programme to facilitate the meetings, integration and discovery of the city. A good opportunity to make your arrival in Lille easier.

Dunkirk, a city located in the Hauts-de-France region, offers many activities and attractions for visitors. Dunkirk's Association Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) welcomes new arrivals and introduces them to the city. They organize guided tours of the town, including Malo-les-Bains with its historic streets and art deco and art nouveau villas. Another place not to be missed is the Halle aux Sucres, which offers a panoramic view of the city from its terrace. In addition, the Dunkirk Belfry offers bell concerts, providing a unique experience at the top of the tower.

Valenciennes is a welcoming city for newcomers, and the AVF association (Accueil des Villes Françaises) is there to help them integrate and discover the city. AVF Valenciennes offers a range of activities and outings to enable newcomers to meet other people and discover the local culture. For example, they organize visits to museums, such as the Ecomusée de l'Avesnois, as well as cultural events, such as English conversations. The association also takes part in the Journées Nationales des Nouveaux Arrivants, an annual event that promotes the welcoming of new arrivals.

Boulogne-Billancourt is home to the volunteer association AVF Boulogne Billancourt, which offers a range of services and activities for the city's residents.

Calais Accueil is a voluntary association. It offers reception and information services for visitors to the town.

Senlis is a town in the Hauts-de-France region of France. For newcomers to Senlis, the Association Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) offers support to facilitate their integration into the town's social and community life. The AVF Senlis organizes friendly get-togethers and various cultural events to help new arrivals familiarize themselves with their new surroundings. Whether you're a single person, a couple, a family, a working person, a retiree or a long-standing Senlis resident, AVF Senlis can help you build a new network of acquaintances. Cultural, leisure and outdoor activities are offered on a regular basis. Activities include visits to the Senlis Arena, a first-century Gallo-Roman monument, and theatrical performances.

Compiègne, a town in the Hauts-de-France region, is home to Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF). This association offers friendly events for new residents and those looking to forge social links. The AVF offers a space where everyone can be listened to, welcomed with kindness and find their place in their new town. The network is run by volunteers, and offers a variety of activities and meetings to help residents integrate and flourish. On other days of the week and at weekends, the association is closed.

This association, which has approximately 600 members, contributes to the enrichment of the museum's collections and participates in its development.

A simple office, but enough to promote the tourist development in Orchies, thanks to the precise documentation and a complete database on the surrounding structures.

Culture Commune offers engaging and thought-provoking shows. Circus, puppets, theatre and music, dance and exhibitions, there is something for all ages and tastes. But Culture Commune is not only an eclectic program open to the world: it also includes workshops, meetings with artists in residence and street art. The SMOB, a mobile inter-communal stage, transports the show across the region and the Fabrique Théâtrale regularly opens its doors to visitors.

Located on the second floor of the City Hall, this association, which has existed for over 40 years, welcomes newcomers to Arras. It not only provides information on the possibilities offered by the city, but also proposes a wide range of activities and maintains itself as one of the most important structures in the city. The program includes physical activities (hiking, swimming pool, cycling, etc.), manual activities (sewing, embroidery, framing, etc.), cultural activities (revolving library, English conversation, cinema outings, etc.), relaxing activities (walks, flower arranging, dancing, singing, wine tasting, etc.) and many others (visits, trips, meetings, cocktails, etc.). The latest new activities are sophrology and painting.

National Youth and Education Association, governed by the Law of 1901 and recognized as public utility, the Léo Lagrange National Federation and the associations that make it up offer, through the guarantees they have, the guarantees of serious, security and quality of their actions and educational projects. Its scope of action is developed in cultural and artistic activities, being a mediator between art and all public, in European and international activities, in national campaigns in the participation of the inhabitants, in education for consumption and the environment, in the training of facilitators and actors of the city, in training and insertion, in the form of training and integration. to combat exclusion, youth and leisure initiatives, sport and family holidays to bring together adults and children. Leo Lagrange projects are being implemented by involving all the components of the ground. Unlike artificial solutions or cam solutions, the yards are defined and developed with the inhabitants and actors of civil society: parents, teachers, representatives of territorial or state communities, stakeholders in socio-cultural sectors, local associations, health professionals… At the key, tension interconnected thanks to listening and respect on the ground, projects adapted because of local and developed expectations with stakeholders. The Léo Lagrange-Pas-de-Calais Committee was reactivated in 2004, its aim is to assist networks and associations (in a technical way, through the installation of files, by providing material associations). More than 500 associations are affiliated to the national territory and the committee operates throughout the department.