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Activities & Culture

We receive internationally renowned artists. In 2003, 12,000 spectators attented our auditoriums.

Between 5,000 and 10,000 people attended the several events organized by the villages.

The cultural program is dominated by a certain eclecticism which aims at satisfying all the audiences with plays, concerts, festivals, exhibitions...




Fête de l'Abricot
dimanche 20 juillet
à L'Escale au cœur du village durant toute la journée. Marché artisanal, dégustations et vente d'abricots par les producteurs locaux. Vide-greniers (inscriptions en mairie). Animations avec le groupe Trottoir Caraïbes et Chris Alessandri. Repas paella organisé par l'Office Municipal des Fêtes (sur réservation jusqu'au 14 juillet auprès de Virginie au 04 86 72 03 50), prix non communiqué).

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Rencontres photo
In April at Château-Arnoux
For 15 years, this has been the major photographic event in the department. It consists in exhibiting the works of an honorary guest who is a renowned photographer as well as 200 photographies of amateur photographers from all over France.
Le marché paysan de Noël
In December at Malijai
About a hundred local farmers, stock breeders and craftsmen propose the products of their work. Events, local gastronomy, exhibitions.
Fête de l'abricot
In July at l'Escale
Gastronomic and craft fair. Events, catering, conferences... everything dealing with the apricot.
Les festives de Font Robert
In July in Chateau Arnoux
In a farm of the 16th century, a 1,500 seat amphiteatre in a natural environment. World music, jazz, blues, reggae, salsa, rap... 4 incredible days in a very hot atmosphere!
www.odyssee-font-robert.com
Rando VTT La Jarlandine
In May at Château-Arnoux
For 7 years....
www.vtt-valdedurance.org
Salon de l'auto
In November at Château-Arnoux
A new car show over 2,000 square metres.
Rencontres d'Arts Plastiques
In November at Château-Arnoux
Each autumn, this is the great meeting place of artists. Paintings, sculptures, engravings, drawings... contemporary art has been holding a place of honour for 25 years.
Le Festival du Jeu
In November at Peipin
Durant tout un weekend, c'est la fête des jeux et des jouets à essayer sur place.
Jeux en bois géants, jeux de casinos, animations permanentes.
Festival du livre et de l'écriture
In October at Volonne
Special days to discover and appreciate books and the world of literature. Writers, illustrators, publishers, calligraphers, exhibitions, conferences, shows and events for the young.



Louis Joseph Media Library

Books, audio CD, comics trips, magazines, videos. The public has access to more than 40.000 documents. Located in the Simone Signoret Cultural Centre, the Media Library organizes and houses exhibitions throughout the year.

The Cinématographe

Located in the Cultural Centre, this two-screen cinema (100 and 200 seats) is air conditioned. One auditorium is devoted to "Art Cinema" and "Research". Digital sound, festivals, meetings with directors, cinematic analysis workshops...
The Theatre Durance is a place of promotion of the living spectacle and residences of artists. Equipped with a modern scenography, it accomodates all artistic proposals: concerts, circus, theatre, music, dance, spectacles for children... Each year, programming rich in emotions and discovered.
 


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