What’s happening in Ardèche

Discover the beauty of an pure roman abbey church at Cruas ! You will stand in awe of its beauty and mightinee. Genuine treasures are to be found inside this stunning enchanting building.

Starting May 1, Le Château is delighted to launch two new exhibitions for the automn-winter season ! Following the success for the Gilbert Garcin’s exhibit of this summer, this exhibit will be extend this automn and winter.

The Aven d’Orgnac Grand Site de France offers a unique experience combining nature (the cave) and culture (the museum)! Located near the Gorges de l’Ardèche, the Grand Site de France reveals an exceptional heritage both above and below ground!

Keep your eyes peeled, a mysterious wizard has settled in the abbey church. Help her reveal its history with clues ans your observations.

Animated film by Tobias Schwarz and Aizea Roca Berridi, from 4 years old.
Duration: 1h19

The Lussas library is organizing a new writing workshop with Marie-Noëlle Garric.

French film by Abd Al Malik
Running time: 1h48

In January and February, Saveurs de Truffes et Vins d’Ardèche offers a gourmet truffle and wine immersion experience: truffle hunting, demonstrations, anecdotes and recipes, winemaking and the winemaker’s craft, tastings, truffle and wine pairings, and convivial moments.

Together and in solidarity, the UNRPA Club of Darbres presents an autobiographical solo performance, “Voyage sur place” (Journey in Place), by Alain Reynaud.
The performance will be followed by a reception.
Seating is limited; reservations are recommended.

For the winter vacations, children are invited to a fun and creative workshop where they can make and personalize their own spring juice from fresh fruit, herbs and edible flowers.

The second season of “Through Schools” is here!
Ardèche Images presents a program of 5 short films for children aged 6 and up, and their parents.

LILIBOIS’s Curiosity Cabin with the Au Bois des Zarts Company.
For children aged 1 and up. Reservations required.

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all, in partnership with the toy library of the La Pinède socio-cultural center.

A friendly exchange open to all, teens and adults, to share your favorites, and leave with new reading ideas.

The Darbres Children’s Association is organizing its 4th annual costume contest.
Many prizes to be won!
Crepes and refreshments will be available for purchase.

French film by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret
Running time: 1 hour 52 minutes

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library presents an exhibition of poetry composed of poems and evocative phrases, “Quelques paroles” (A Few Words). Suitable for all audiences.

The second season of “Through Schools” is here!
Ardèche Images presents a program of 5 short films for children aged 6 and up, and their parents.

A theatrical performance adapted from his book “Les Imprudents” (Seuil, 2019), written and narrated by Olivier Bertrand, directed and staged by Leïla Bertrand.
Running time: 55 minutes
Suitable for ages 12 and up
With the support of the Lussas Town Hall.

50 m. underground, discover the finest cuvées of the Vignerons Ardéchois, including Grand Aven, appellation Côte du Vivarais, aged in the most spectacular cellar in Ardèche: Aven d’Orgnac, discovered exactly 90 years ago by R. de Joly!

The Festival Committee is organizing a winter ball at the Saint-Maurice-d’Ibie village hall!
Playlist of music from the 80s to today, as well as paninis made on site.

“Revolutionary Women Figures in Haiti”, with Agrise Pierre
In partnership with the Berg & Coiron Community of Communes, the public reading network, the Comédie de Valence and the SENDA program (Nomadic Writing Studio in Drôme Ardèche).

The Lussas Community Center offers a workshop on Arabic writing and calligraphy.
Learn how to form the letters and how to write your first and last name.

The second season of “Through Schools” is here!
Ardèche Images presents a program of 5 short films for children aged 6 and up, and their parents.

Friday 13 March, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., a […]

We are celebrating the 4th anniversary of the recycling center, with a special 50% discount on clothes, shoes and bags for this day!

The St Jean le Centenier Secular Association is organizing a bingo.
Four rounds and one round of American-style bingo.
Refreshments and food available on site.

The library is hosting a short musical event with Henri, an electric guitarist with a powerful style.
Open to all. In partnership with the La Pinède Community Center.

The second season of “Through Schools” is here!
Ardèche Images presents a program of 5 short films for children aged 6 and up, and their parents.

A friendly exchange open to all, teens and adults, to share your favorites, and leave with new reading ideas.

Friday, March 20 at 5:00 PM: Discover the art of blending in this fun workshop, where you’ll create a wine that reflects your own style and personality. 🍷

The Curious Owls are coming to the reading garden!
Family-friendly (adults and children aged 3 and up).
Reservations required.

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all, in partnership with the toy library of the La Pinède socio-cultural center.

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing a film screening.
Duration: 50 minutes. Followed by a discussion with the Ardèche Images team.
For young audiences, ages 6 and up.
In partnership with Ardèche Images.

The Curious Owls are coming to the reading garden!
Family-friendly (adults and children aged 3 and up).
Reservations required.

Jérémy, a sensitive and inspired pianist, invites you to a gentle musical interlude: a concert-nap to relax, dream, and travel through the notes.
Suitable for all ages. In partnership with the music school of the La Pinède community center.

Nearly 25 years after Barbara’s passing, actress Marie-Sophie Ferdane gives body and voice to the “tall, dark lady.” Accompanied on stage by a pianist, she invites the audience to discover another side of the famous singer.

Children will enjoy a fun introduction to viticulture by planting and decorating their own vine, which they will take home as a symbolic keepsake to grow together as a family.

This year, Melchior the rooster has wreaked havoc again!
But this time, it’s up to you to help him by taking part in a giant goose chase in the castle’s hanging gardens!

How did people make fire in prehistoric times? How did man hunt? How did they paint? Our daily demonstrations, workshops and “animated” tours complement your visit to the cave and the Cité de la Préhistoire.

Come and explore prehistory in a whole new way as you search for a mysterious object in the Cité de la Préhistoire. You’ll travel back in time, question the museum’s inhabitants and find the contents of the “mysterious chest”!

Celebrate the return of spring with the Aven d’Orgnac egg hunt! But where there’s a cave, there’s an egg… made of stone! As a family, find them in the site’s gardens and slip them into the magic box to get your Easter chocolates!

Will you be able to find the beacons and meet the challenges: games, mimes, photos, drawings…? Young and old alike will need to cooperate to complete the missions. Self-guided tour near Cruas marina.

From April 11th, the new exhibitions for the spring/summer season at Château d’Aubenas invite visitors to take a fresh look at the world around us: materials, archives, mythologies and everyday gestures.

A friendly exchange open to all, teens and adults, to share your favorites, and leave with new reading ideas.

Come celebrate Easter and spring in St Maurice d’Ibie.

The Association for the Preservation of the Jastres Plateau is organizing a guided tour of the North Jastres Oppidum.
Discover a fascinating site where history and nature intertwine!
Length: about 2 hours.

Sports competition with a race in nature.
Enjoy beautiful landscape.
Choice for this new edition:
11km (450D+), 21km (900D+), 46km (1900D+), hiking, children’s race.

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all, in partnership with the toy library of the La Pinède socio-cultural center.

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is hosting a musical awakening session with Pierre Lassailly.
For toddlers ages 0 to 4.
By reservation only.

✨See you on May 9, 2025 from 6pm on the terrace of Néovinum, an unmissable venue for a memorable evening under the sign of elegance and creativity.

Numerous farms in the Ardèche open their doors to let you discover their trades and passions. Discover the know-how of the Ardèche.

France Services offers a workshop on Taxes and GMBI.
Registration by phone.

The Curious Owls are coming to the reading garden!
Family-friendly (adults and children aged 3 and up).
Reservations required.

How did people make fire in prehistoric times? How did man hunt? How did they paint? Our demonstrations and workshops will complement your visits to the cave and the Cité de la Préhistoire over the long weekend.

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all, in partnership with the toy library of the La Pinède socio-cultural center.

A friendly exchange open to all, teens and adults, to share your favorites, and leave with new reading ideas.

France Services offers a workshop on “Cybercrime and security”.
Registration by phone.

The Culture en Fait association offers you in the interior courtyards or enclosed gardens proposals from professional artists and amateur troupes (theater, dance, music, singing, reading, poetry, stories, visual arts, clowns, puppets, mimes).

The Curious Owls are coming to the reading garden!
Family-friendly (adults and children aged 3 and up).
Reservations required.

10th edition of the 2CVs in Ardèche
Rally of 2CVs and derivatives
To see the 50 vehicles on Saturday from 12 p.m. (before the start of the tour)
or from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. upon return to the communal meadow of Saint Maurice d’Ibie
Sunday morning between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

France Services offers a workshop on “Creating your digital identity”.
Registration by phone.

A friendly exchange open to all, teens and adults, to share your favorites, and leave with new reading ideas.

A morning of board games or large wooden games, for a fun and friendly time with family and friends.
A variety of games are available, suitable for all ages!
Open to all, in partnership with the toy library of the La Pinède socio-cultural center.

Every Friday during the summer, at the end of the day, relive the discovery of the Aven d’Orgnac cave, following in the footsteps of “Robert de Joly” (brought to life by a guide). A narrated, historical tour of that day in August 1935 when the cave was revealed to the world!

Follow a guide under the cave to discover a unique atmosphere and face majestic subterranean landscapes.

The Debussy Quartet have been behind ‘Les Cordes en ballade’ Chamber Music Festival for 20 years to bring together world-famous musicians and artists from all walks of life.

The Caveau de Valvignères offers cellar tours throughout the summer. Bookings by telephone.

The municipality of Maurice d’Ibie and the Maison de l’Image Aubenas offer you an open-air film.

Traditional country fair

For one week, the États généraux du film documentaire (General Assembly of Documentary Film) transforms the village of Lussas into a place for meetings and exchanges around documentary film for all audiences and professionals: 130 films, meetings, seminars, professional days, workshops…

Huge garage sale for non-professionals.
One of the largest yard sale in southern Ardèche.
Limited to 300 exhibitors

France Services offers a workshop on “France identité”.
Registration by phone.

Unaccompanied visit, free admission for all on the occasion of the Castagnade in Joyeuse (chestnut festival).

Chestnut party in St Maurice d’Ibie.

France Services offers a workshop on “France Titres: vehicle registration document and driver’s license”
Registration by phone.

Come and prepare for the Christmas holidays in St Maurice d’Ibie.