Culture Languedoc Roussillon

The Médiathèque Centrale de Perpignan, which has taken over the premises of the former conservatory, is more than a library, it is a real place of life and culture thanks to the dynamism of its employees and the city. A beautiful, bright and friendly space, on 3 levels with 58,000 books in open access, 250 titles of magazines, 21,000 books in the store and this is without mentioning the digital part, exhibitions, meetings and activities for children. You will find the entire detailed and updated program on the website.

The association offers guided tours on the theme of botany and welcomes groups to raise awareness about the environment, sustainable development and biodiversity. Day or half day walks are organised to discover the Floristic nature reserve of Eyne. In the spring, she pare, myosotis, renoncules and gentians. Summer, rhododendrons and lilies. This flora is also made up of rare species, sometimes endemic, whose area of development is restricted to the territory of the valley alone. These various species have been studied for nearly three centuries and today it serves as references to botanists around the world. It is from here that the thyme, gentian, oregano, or other medicinal plants were used by the famous apothecaries of the Spanish enclave of Llivia. One afternoon in the valley of Eyne is an enchantment, you will learn to recognize the different species, feel them, touch them, even taste them sometimes. La Maison de la Vallée also organizes archaeological walks «in the footsteps of the first pastors» which will lead you through the mountain to the dolmens, menhirs and a cave, with remnants of pottery, witness to the occupation of the territory almost 6 000 years ago.

The Bressola association was founded in 1976 to promote Catalan language teaching in North Catalonia. It set up the first immersion school in Perpignan, with 7 children. For many years, she fought for recognition and subsidies. Today, with 7 schools and 1 collège, and over 1,000 students, La Bressola has become a benchmark for education, language immersion, culture and associations in the country. To find out more, visit the association's website for information on its educational system and activities.

Created in 2001, the Cévennes Écotourisme association has developed a major mission for tourism professionals in the National Park area: to support them in their progress towards sustainable tourism strategies (awareness-raising, expertise, training, creation of educational tools and collective communication). The network brings together tourist facilities throughout the Cévennes National Park, offering accommodation, activities and know-how.