Culture Côte Aquitaine

The Médiathèque du Marsan was built in an emblematic sector of the city of Mont-de-Marsan, that of the Bosquet barracks and the 6th Parachute Regiment of the Marine Infantry. Exhibitions, conferences, workshops for young and old take place in this place of discovery of glass and steel with an absolutely remarkable architecture. The media library, the^third largest in Aquitaine after Bordeaux and Pau, has some 100,000 books, 12,000 music CDs, 6,000 DVDs and 32 computer stations. Not to mention its 120-seat auditorium.

A discovery space dedicated to the world of archaeology whose aim is to show to the general public the daily life of prehistoric men - cave and the environment reconstructed with thoroughness - and the treasures uncovered by archaeologists.

When you arrive in a new city, it's not always easy to meet new people. The mission of Bordeaux Accueille Métropole (BAM) is to welcome newcomers to Bordeaux and the Bordeaux region, to share moments of discovery, conviviality and friendship. The 6 local branches: Bordeaux-Maritime, Bordeaux-Centre, Le Bouscat-Caudéran, Mérignac, Pessac and Gradignan organize a wide range of activities every month.

The Mériadeck library is the central library of the municipal network. The offer is as one can imagine: immense and varied! An extremely complete literary and documentary collection, a heritage collection with rare and ancient manuscripts, a play area with board games and video games, a music studio and listening stations, computer stations, a room to welcome people with disabilities, and many activities for all during the year... One could spend hours there without seeing the time go by!

The Archives de Bordeaux Métropole are housed in Bordeaux's oldest railway warehouse - built in 1859 - the Halle des Magasins Généraux, between the Jardin Botanique stop and the Darwin derrières. The majestic wood, glass and stone building opens onto a vast tree-lined forecourt. A public service open to all, the Archives de Bordeaux Métropole helps to build up and disseminate sources on the history of the Metropole, its communes and their inhabitants. More than 18 km of documents are preserved in this immense building, which traces the history of the Bordeaux metropolitan area and those who have shaped it. Exhibitions and educational workshops are regularly organized for the general public.

A real centre of life, with a surface area of 989 m2, this media library offers from Tuesday to Saturday to the general public a collection of 2,224 printed documents, including: 1,000 in Spanish and 600 in Basque, audio documents with a collection of 3,800 CDs, including 700 of Basque music, book-cassettes (300), 59 videos and 35 CD-ROMs for consultation, newspapers, magazines (127 subscriptions), with library or discotheque rooms, with a total of 86 places. Activities with groups, schools, conferences, poetry evenings, exhibitions.

The Saint-Jean-de-Luz multimedia library offers its users a wide choice of collections on all media. In its shelves, young and old alike will find something to feed their thirst for reading, among 70,000 documents available for consultation on the spot or for borrowing. A collection dedicated to cinema and music is also available on the shelves, as well as a multimedia area to surf the Internet and learn about computer tools. Outside the library, it provides access to a range of digital resources via its online reservation portal.

This Maison de la Presse is a must in Cambo-les-Bains for fans of the press, reading and more, for all those with a passion for culture, history, tourism... From the youngest to the oldest, there's bound to be something to interest you. Local, national and international press, best-selling books for the whole family, stationery, games and toys, stationery, confectionery for gourmets, FDJ... Another service: parcel drop-off and dispatch for online platforms.

The Cultural Space Hall has a capacity of 298 places, including 3 seats for disabled guests. Cultural programming is diverse: theater, French song, classical music, opera, dance, street theater, young audiences…

The Espace Bellevue is the perfect complement to the existing potential for business tourism in Biarritz, a convention city par excellence. Designed in the Belle Epoque style, the convention center boasts a 489-seat auditorium with giant screen (24 m²), a 500 m² Espace Muséal for art exhibitions, a central gallery overhung by a 400 m² 50^m² glass roof, and an exceptional 1,200 m² rotunda that can accommodate over 1,200 guests with a panoramic view of the Grande Plage. With a network of^first-rate approved caterers.

The Nomade Reggae Festival is a committed cultural event taking place in Bayonne. The concerts take place outdoors on a magnificent site in Anglefort, in the Ain department. The festival features many internationally renowned artists such as Alborosie, Capleton, Barrington Levy and Anthony B. It is also possible to buy multi-day passes at reduced prices. The festival is free for children under 12. Doors open at 3pm and concerts start at 4pm. The Nomade Reggae Festival is also involved in the construction of a socio-medical and literacy center in Mali.