“Les Méditerranéennes” music festival is a must-attend and major southern France summer festival. The event will be held in Leucate, between Perpignan and Narbonne, on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August 2010.

“Les Méditerranéennes” is a nationally renowned festival, which music lovers always look forward to and attended by more than 20,000 people every year. Diversity always has been one of the festival’s guiding thread and key word. This 14th edition will live up to our expectations with an amazing, with a lot of talented artists. For the past three years, Leucate has been hosting “Les Méditerranéennes” festival on an outsdanding place !: Mourets beach.

This year’s line up:

DANAKIL, RAUL PAZ, GROUNDATION, KASSAV’,  Guest DJ “Grandmaster” DEE NASTY, URBANSWING SOUNDSYSTEM, BEAT ASSAILANT, HOCUS POCUS, DIAM’S, CROOKERS, DIVING WITH ANDY, ARCHIMEDE, MICKY GREEN, REVOLVER, TETE.

Useful information:

Location: Mourets beach, Leucate (Aude), Southern France

Dates : from August 6 to 8, 2010

Prices:

• Full price: 27 euros
• Reduced price: 24 euros
• 3-day Pass : 64 euros

Click for the festival’s full line up: http://www.azimuthprod.com/medi2010/medi2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=114

More information: “Les Méditerranéennes” Festival  – www.lesmediterraneennes.fr

Source : presse release Les Méditerranéennes 2010

Music Day, also known in other countries as World Music Day, is held every year in France. This year, for its 29th anniversary, the event will put the spotlight on women… So let’s meet on Monday 21st June !

Be they music composers , opera singers, conductors, street singers, songwriters or DJs, the focus will be put on their creativity, their struggles and the deep and true nature of their music.

Since ancient times, women have always been an endless source of inspiration that has inspired the greatest melodies. Muses, singers or musicians, they take a leading part in the practice of this art. In order to pay a tribute to them, the 29th edition of Music Day in France will be focused on “music and women”.

This unifying theme will provide an opportunity for all artists, whether they are amateurs or professionals, to celebrate Music Day and women by interpreting compositions made by or for women … A large selection in prospect !

For one day and one night, French cities and towns will be swept away by all kinds of music, with concerts, free events and also the possibility of discovering amateur music players or singers in pubs and cafés.

More information: 2010 Music Day – www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr

Source: presse release “Fête de la Musique 2010″

After 9 years in Castelnaudary, the 2010 Chapiteuf Festival moves in Carcassonne, at the heart of the town, next May 7 and 8, to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

« To enjoy a festival under a big top »… here is the original meaning of this festival, which right from the begining intended to be a popular event and aimed at the largest number of people by creating a friendly atmosphere and by offering a comprehensive range of musical styles in relation with modern music.

The programme:

French artists: Magyd Cherfi, Massilia Sound System, Rue Rouge, Java, …

Rock music: les Hurlements d’léo, la Ruda, Lofofora,Trust, No One is Innocent, …

Electronic music: Le Peuple de l’Herbe, Zenzile, la Phaze, Kaly Live Dub, …

Hip Hop music: Caravan Palace, MAP, Assassin, …

World music: l’Orchestre National de Barbes, IDIR, Gnawa Diffusion, la Varda, …

Traditional and folk music: Bombes 2 Bal, La Talvera, Elmer Food Beat, …

Collectivism and ethics: the festival’s core values

Recycling

Deposit glasses

Green toilets

Local products, traditional bar

Car-sharing

Information and prevention areas

Useful Information:

Location: Carcassonne

Dates: May 7 – 8, 2010

Prices:

• 1-day ticket: 24 euros
• 2-day pass : 39 euros

More information: Chapiteuf Festival – www.chapiteuf.com

Spring will soon be here and so does the festival season ! Without necessarily giving you an comprehensive list, here is an overview to our selection of France’s coming festivals…

• In April:

Printemps de Bourges, from April 13 to 18, will start proudly the festival season by celebrating its 34th anniversary. More info: http://www.printemps-bourges.com/en/home/welcome.php

• In June:

Hellfest open air, from June 18 to 20 for its 5th edition in Clisson, Western France. This 2010 edition already promises to be THE  major metal event ever organised in France! More info: www.hellfest.fr

Solidays, from June 25  to 27, at the Longchamps-Paris racecourse, this festival will bring together many artists all commited to the fight against AIDS. More info: www.solidays.org

• In July:

Eurockéennes of Belfort, from July 2 to 4 : this rock festival will bring together 80 artists on 5 different stages. The must-see artists: Jay-Z, Mika, The Hives, Charlotte Gainsbourg. More info: www.festival.eurockeennes.fr

The Avignon Theatre Festival from July 7 to 27, is a major and must-attend event of the european art life. For 3 weeks, this the festival will please theatre lovers with its 64th edition.  More info: www.festival-avignon.com

Francofolies, from July 13 to 17 , in La Rochelle, western France. New places, new names, new artists on stage to give you more fun and emotions!  The must-see artists: Phœnix, Diam’s, Émilie Simon, Cœur de Pirate. More info: www.francofolies.fr

Vieilles Charues, from July 15 to 18, in Carhaix, Brittany. The must-see artists: Muse, Mika, Indochine, Alain Souchon. More info: www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr

Musilac, from July 16 to 18, in Aix-Les-Bains, Esplanade du Lac, southern France, will celebrate its 9th anniversary. The must-see artists: Pony Pony Run Run, M, ZZ Top, Peter Doherty, Luke, Indochine, Cœur de Pirate. More info: www.musilac.com

• In August:

Route du Rock, will take place from August 13 to 15, in Saint Malo – Le Fort Saint Père, Brittany, for its 20th edition. The must-see artists: Massive Attack, The Flamming Lips, Yann Tiersen. More info: www.laroutedurock.com

Rock en Seine, will be held in the Saint Cloud gardens from August 27 to 29 for its 8th edition. The must-see artists: Blink 182, Arcade Fire, Cypress Hill, Queens of the Stone Age, The Kooks, Foals and  Massive Attack. More info: www.rockenseine.com

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (March 8th) and the World Poetry Day (March 21st), this 12^th edition of the Poetry Festival « Le Printemps des Poètes » in France will focus on the theme of women.

The inauguration evening will take place on Monday, March 8 at the Opéra Comique, with Dominique Blanc, Brigitte Fontaine and Carolyn Carlson.

Celebrated throughout France, the event will especially highlight the work of Andrée Chedid with the 2^nd Andree Chedid’s sung poem contest with Matthieu Chedid as the  president of the jury. The actress Dominique Blanc will be the sponsor of the event.

An original exhibition, entitled “au fil des mots”, will present a selection of poems having a focus on the theme of hope, body and love. These poems have been reinterpreted by designers and artists who bring their own graphic layout of a short text. The set will be embroidered by women of Swaziland, sick of HIV. This work will give them an income. About thirty works will be exhibited throughout the year 2010.

More information:

2010 Poetry Festival: www.printempsdespoetes.com

The 23rd Tree, Plant and Fruit Festival, invite you to Saint-Jean du Gard (Gard area) for  the last weekend of November for Saint Catherine’s Day when, according to French expression, « every plant takes root ». This year, the focus will be put on the theme of Olives and Spices. This is a major event for diversity lovers. Here, no standards are imposed! It is quite the reverse, indeed diversiy stems from difference.

This event, entirely dedicated to plants, is every year a delightful occasion for both amateurs and nature lovers. It is organised in 3 stages: school days, the week before ; one day dedicated to professionals, on Friday ; finally days open to public, on Saturday and Sunday, will be an invitation to preserve traditional species and rare plants, rediscover the know-how of elder people, enjoy and share …

Programme :

• Friday, November 27, from 10am to 5pm:

Speeches, debates and reflections: “Protection and dissemination of agricultural biodiversity”.

Free admission – Mont Brion hall – registration prefered.

• November 28 and 29, from 9.30am to 6pm:

Collections of different plant species, workshops/debates, demos, exhibitions, film viewings and tasting sessions.

These activities will focus on plant diversity, protection of old and local plant species, farming techniques, duplication, free movement of seeds, transformation and gastronomy.

More than 150 exhibitors: specialised plant nursery people, growers, transformers, craftspeople and artists, associations dealing with the environment and small-scale farming, specialized books.

Food. Activities for children.

More information:

Website:  www.dimanchesverts.org

Gard  Tourist Office: www.tourismegard.com

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From November 10 to 14, 2009, Kawenga and the Montpellier 100% Festival will host Stimuline, an atypical concert, which appeals both to our skin and our ears.

The listeners wear audio-tactile interfaces with fifteen built-in speakers. Twenty-eight listeners are connected to a single flow commanded by Julien Clauss and Lynn Pook, who will play minimal and noisy electronic music performed right on the skin.

More information:

La Chapelle Gely : http://www.lachapelle-gely.com/index1.html

Stimuline : http://www.lachapelle-gely.com/fichespectacle/2009/t3.2009/stimuline.html

www.culture.fr

Date and Time: from November 10 to 14, at 7 pm

Information : +33 4 67 42 08 95

Bookings : +33 4 67 42 08 95

Address: LA CHAPELLE Gely – 170 rue Joachim du Bellay – MONTPELLIER 34070

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To celebrate the Month of Documentary Film 10th edition, november is a must-attend event in France, French West Indies and abroad for documentary films.

The aim of this event is to show to an audience, that is getting larger, and make them appreciate the diversity and strength of creative documentary films by uniting many events organised by enthusiastic programmers in different locations.

Venues: libraries and media centres, cinemas, cultural and educational institutions, French cultural centres abroad…

Programme: viewings of heritage, rare or unreleased films, film previews, tributes, topics, debates and meetings with directors…

In France, 16 regions will also host this event (participating regions: Alsace, Aquitaine, Basse-Normandie, Bourgogne and Franche-Comté, Brittany, Centre, Champagne-Ardenne, Guadeloupe, Ile-de-France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Limousin, Midi-Pyrenées, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, Rhône-Alpes)

More information:

www.moisdudoc.com

www.culture.fr

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From 15 to 20 September 2009, the 7^th LABEL RUE festival in the town of Lasalle, Gard area, will present many street performances. All shows are free and opened to everyone. This festival offers a very diverse programme. For six days, entertainment and festive activities will liven up the streets of the town.

The festival’s programme :

• ILOTOPIE, water drama. Island theatre.

• HUMANI THÉÂTRE, Tchékhov’s wedding. Street theatre.

• ANONIMA TEATRO, The Road. Puppet show.

• LUCIE B – Sans Paradis Fixe Theatre Company.

• PRISCA VILLA, Na Capa Tanta. Theatre performance

• La Filature du Pont de Fer : En voiture ! … pour des lectures. Poetry

• TRIO ZIG ZAG, Drôles de Zouaves ! Jazz music.

• Les Fanfares : SERPART, une galerie de personnages déjantés…

• Les Fanfarons de Lasalle, local music.

• Les Jazz’Pirateurs, brass band from Montpellier, jazz music.

2009 Guiding Thread: the Watering Can

The programme : flying watering cans for the festival opening, watering cans discovery route: through decorated display cases, gardens, windows…

Saturday at 3pm: Watering cans parade…

Sunday from 12am : Watering can ceremony.

Discovering…

A PART ÇA – XYZ… Theatre show for parks and gardens.

AÉROLITHE – opera – created in 2009.

THE JOHN JOHNN EXPÉRIENCE – Contemporary Circus.

SOLEDAD ZARKA

BORIS ARQUIER – Clown show.

The festival’s closing:

Sunday 20 September

12.30 am : picnic.

“La Belle Fête” day : streets are opened to artists…

More information:

The whole festival programme: www.labelrue.com

Gard  Tourist Office: www.tourismegard.com

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Fabulous and unreal, the town of Carcassonne stands on a hill surrounded with vineyards. Strongest fortress in Europe, this town is a testimony to 2000 years of history. It has two concentric enclosures of about 3 kilometres long, with 26 towers outside and 26 towers inside the fortress. The city owes much to Prosper Mérimée, Cros Mayrevieille and Viollet-le-Duc, authors of its rescue and restoration.

The Porte Narbonnaise and the Comtal Castle are the town’s most beautiful jewels. The Comtal Castle, which is really a “fortress in the fortress”, has a large collection of ancient and medieval relics that come from the town and the whole region.

The town also has beautiful houses and especially the Basilica of Saint Nazaire, a former cathedral, which amazingly combines both Romanesque and Gothic art, with many stained glass windows dating back to the 13th and 15th centuries as well as a lot of sculptures.

More information:

Aude Tourist Office: www.audetourisme.com