We don't come into the narcatel land by chance, we're practically magnetized. Between Montpellier and Narbonne, they are landscapes of breathtaking beauty that first subjute the visitor. Then we venture, we deepen his knowledge of the scene and then discover another dimension, that of its heritage, of its millennial history since its illustrious Roman "legacy." Narbonnaise is a haven of refuge for artists, as well as the existence of all these places dedicated to creation, culture, and this fascinating artistic activity that erupts this October. We meet here, the time for a weekend, with the dates of the surprising events on our agendas. While enjoying the mild sun of autumn…
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The Narbonnaise, surprising Mediterranean, is not left with culture. Here, it is a rich heritage of its past and present collections that open up to the visitor, be it in the art and history museums of Narbonne, or in the art galleries scattered from there on the banks of the lagoons or the banks of the canal du Midi. Art as a strong link, between city and rurality, like the CLAP along the canal and its temporary exhibitions, but also the LAC, to Sigean, place of contemporary art created by Dutch painter Piet Moget. There is no hesitation in pushing the workshops, such as those in Narbonne, the singular works of Alexia Carmona, a sculptor of iron wires from the vine, or even the gigantic flowers of American Thomas Darnell, located in Sainte Valière. The illustrious ceramist Pierre Bayle, recognized internationally, was not mistaken: Here, we feel inspired.
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Four dates
Arts: International Watercolor Biennale in Narbonne from October 1-26
Prestigious names are expected for the second edition of the Watercolor International Biennale, whose works are exhibited in several places in the historic center of Narbonne. A plastic exploration at the heart of the heritage that promises this year beautiful pictorial encounters with an international dimension. Read more.
Cinema: the votes "off" in Port-Leucate from October 22-26
We had to think about it. And in Leucate, they did it. By propelling all these shadow actors to the front of the scene, we finally discover all those who lend their voices to animated cartoons or animated films. The Star d 'Étoile festival makes its film in autumn for its 9 th edition, a unique festival of its kind, which brings together everything in talent the highly popular world of animation cinema. 5 days during the event, directors, actors and professional film professionals gather to explore with the festival festival the sound universe of an animated film and its scenes. On the program: movie screenings, meetings with cinema personalities, workshops… All the program.
Tradition: Celebrate harvest in Gruissan from October 18 to October 19
Under the gentle rays of an autumn sun, place at the festival des Vendanges, a tradition that perpetuates each year in this coastal village, which has always known the fruits of its land. Rendez-vous for all gourmets, wine lovers, wine that ripe in the heart of each, before being tasted at the sound of street entertainment… Read more.
Heritage: Orchid Abbey at Fontfroid Abbey from October 3-5
On the first weekend of October, direction Fontfroid, by the small roads of the Corbeères lined with vines with oval and red shades, we press to admire in one of the most beautiful Cistercian abbeys of France a profusion of rare orchids and tropical plants for sale for 3 days. Meeting with producers from France and around the world passionate about orchid culture. The occasion is too beautiful, and you don't resist the visit of the abbey and its extraordinary garden to roses! Read more.
