Cultural associations Midi-Pyrénées

With a rich and varied contemporary artistic programme throughout the year, the Scène Nationale d'Albi offers original shows and supports artistic creation with the aim of raising awareness of art and culture among all audiences. There is something for everyone, from theatre to ballet, from dance to the art house cinema created with the support of the Centre National de la Cinématographie. Each season it offers nearly 200 performances and conducts more than 50 cultural action projects throughout the Tarn department.

In each of the department's major towns, this brotherhood has taken care to present a gastronomic address that cannot be ignored. The culinary heritage of Tarn-et-Garonne is rich and generous, with a wealth of tasty treasures such as the aroma of mushrooms combined with golden-brown poultry, or the delicacy of foies gras sublimated by truffles. All these delights are brought to life by the chefs of the Brigade du Goût restaurants. They have come together in this association to exchange information on their respective practices and to promote their cuisines.

Vent Terral, in langue d'oc, means mistral, the wind of the earth. This Occitan cultural association was founded in 1973 in the Ségala region, on the initiative of authors eager to experience the adventure of creation, where genres and languages meet. Thanks to the involvement of all its members, the publishing house has published around a hundred titles in a wide range of fields: poetry, novels, stories, short stories, essays, linguistics, history, philosophy..

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.

The Friends of the Soulages Museum contribute to the life and development of the museum of the famous artist Pierre Soulages. A dynamic group, it organizes several events a month: conferences, trips, cultural events, private parties and museum night. The association offers art lovers the chance to become a Friend of the Musée Soulages, with a range of benefits including voting rights at the AGM, free admission to all conferences and invitations to private viewings of temporary exhibitions.

The Association des potiers d'Ariège was created in 1995, following the first Mirepoix potters' market in 1992, with the aim of promoting ceramic arts and crafts. With 14 Ariège potters and a dozen workshops, the association has expanded its range of pottery demonstrations at the Mirepoix market and Festibol, thanks to the support of local and regional authorities. We look forward to seeing you at the region's craft events!

Founded in 1996 in Capdenac-Gare, Derrière Le Hublot is an association that works daily from Aveyron and Lot in rural areas to invent and share an artistic and cultural project with multidisciplinary artists, local partners and local residents. This project draws its raw material from exchanges, encounters, accessibility to artistic discoveries and practices, and participation in a local cultural dynamic. Find out more about the program of activities and festivals online, from May to September.

The Fédération Départementale des Foyers Ruraux is a structure for coordination, support and representation, a space for reflection and elaboration to support and develop associative life. In addition to being a place for meeting, expression and exchange, each Foyer Rural in Aveyron participates in the cultural, festive and sporting development of rural areas, through a range of sports, theater, music, singing and travel activities.

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.

The association Le Grelh Roergàs, as publisher, offered a first collection from 1966 to 1987 with 41 titles (referenced Anciana Colleccion). The current collection (referenced Grelh Novèl since 1991) continues with two or three new titles a year and a wide variety of works: novels, autobiographies, testimonies, short stories, collections of texts and poetry, as well as many popular works on specific themes. You'll also find research works on the Occitan language, vocabulary and a translation of Cervantes' Entremeses.

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.

Cahors is a town in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France. The association's volunteers are available to accompany you and help you discover the riches of the city and the region. You can take part in outings, visits and a variety of activities to forge new friendships. Please note, however, that we don't welcome you during school vacations.

Auch, a city in the Midi-Pyrénées region, has a cultural association called AVF Auch. This association is part of the national network of Accueils des Villes Françaises (AVF), which aims to welcome new residents and foster social ties. AVF Auch organizes friendly events to help people discover their new surroundings and make new friends. The association's website provides more information on the activities on offer. For those wishing to take part in social activities and meet new people in a convivial setting, AVF Auch seems an interesting option.

Saint-Orens is a town south of Toulouse, in the Haute-Garonne region. It is run by the Association Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF). This cultural association welcomes newcomers in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. AVF volunteers offer a range of activities to help you discover the town and meet other residents. These include sports activities such as hiking, as well as cultural events such as lectures on a variety of subjects. The AVF also organizes cooking workshops, quarterly trips, manual activities and language workshops.

Muret is a town in the Midi-Pyrénées region. [email protected]. The AVF organizes friendly get-togethers, cultural, sporting and creative activities to enable you to meet new people and discover your new surroundings.