Living in Uzès and around
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The mimosa? Love at first sight!
- Par nbesse
- Le 10/01/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Although I am the emblem of Women's Day in Italy, I did not wait for this to be admired.
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The Maison æterna's guest house in Salazac
With its plunging view over the nearby valley, the Maison æterna's guest room is an invitation to enjoy south of France in a very pleasant way.
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About fasting, with Renaud Carpe, in La Capelle-La-Masmolène
- Par nbesse
- Le 05/03/2024
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Fasting is not just a matter of going without food, it is above all a philosophy of life, dedicated to well-being, offering our body and mind a well-deserved rest in our often overworked lives. It goes without saying that fasting will help you lose a few kilos, but that's just the icing on the cake...
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Gourmet visit to the Ousta-Maï restaurant, in Saint-Maximin
Our visit to the restaurant Ousta-Maï, which is celebrating its very first anniversary, is proving to be a delightful moment.
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The Ciné des Possibles, committed cinema
- Par nbesse
- Le 30/01/2024
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Throughout the CINÉ des possibles programme, which is shown at Le Capitole cinema in Uzès, associations such as Citre, ARRU, Attac's Gard branch, etc, speak out about the need to take our future and environmental protection into our own hands...
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The rebirth of the castle of Blauzac
FR - A few years ago, we had the chance to visit the patio of the castle of Blauzac during the village's annual flea market. It has since been bought out and now houses 3 flats for seasonal rental.
We thought we had to come back and see it in a different light and so made a date with the new owners end of January for our very own trip back in time...
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On air with Radio Fuze, the French community radio of Uzès
- Par nbesse
- Le 30/01/2024
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Created in 2011, Radio Fuze is constantly renewing and diversifying its programming.
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Saddle up at L'étrier de l'Uzège, in Vallabrix
- Par nbesse
- Le 05/12/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Located near Vallabrix since 2014, the riding school L'étrier de l'Uzège is managed by Margot Atlan, its owner. Offering riding lessons, rides, L'étrier de l'Uzège hosts numerous competitions too.
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Le P'tit Moutas, a community café in Sagriès
- Par nbesse
- Le 04/12/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
The community café Le P'tit Moutas in Sagriès opened its doors in last November. Housed in an old agricultural shed restored by its owner, François Reboul of Domaine de Malaïgue, the place was designed to welcome members in a friendly atmosphere.
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Driving a sporting car at the Lédenon racing circuit
It's decided, a lap or two around the Lédenon circuit is on the cards.
Warm up the engine, fasten your seatbelt, are you ready? 3...2...1... Go!
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Les Bouquins du Hangar, a second-hand bookseller in Sauve
- Par nbesse
- Le 31/10/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Present at the flea market on Sundays' morning at the refuge stadium in Uzès and at the big unpacking event in September, Place aux Herbes, the "all for €1" bookseller has just opened his shop in Sauve.
Specialized in history and regional books, this enthusiast is no stranger to literature, as well as art, religion, well-being and a touch of children's books.
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Ciguë, just enjoying flowers company
Ciguë is a most poetic shop.
Situed rue du 4 septembre in Uzès, it is specialized in dried flowers in bunches, soliflores, wreaths...
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Focus on animal osteopathy
- Par nbesse
- Le 28/07/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Part of the French national order of veterinary, the animal osteopathy practice aims to prevent functional disorders of the animal's body.
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On the road with the GARD'LE CAP 4L TROPHY team (part 2)
- Par nbesse
- Le 19/07/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Part 2 of our paper dedicated to the GARD'LE CAP 4L TROPHY project, crewed by drivers' team, Alexis Monier and Louanne Reboux.
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On the road with the GARD'LE CAP 4L TROPHY team (part 1)
- Par nbesse
- Le 05/07/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
Part 1 of our paper dedicated to the GARD'LE CAP 4L TROPHY solidarity project, whose young drivers team is taking part in the 27th edition of the 4L TROPHY raid, from held from 15 to 25 February 2024.
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The Nuits d'Uzès d'Uzès program
- Par nbesse
- Le 05/05/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
The Nuits Musicales d'Uzès is a 2023/2024 season full of arpeggios and that juggles with notes and musical styles, "an eclecticism which will satisfy the expectations of the public and pay tribute to excellence", as Eric Desnoues, director of the Nuits Musicales, comments.
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The Domaine de Gressac, an equestrian adventure
- Par nbesse
- Le 04/04/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
FR - Perfectly nestled in the canton of Lussan, a stone's throw from the town of Verfeuil, the Domaine de Gressac is also at the heart of a Natura 2000 classified site.
Its size is breathtaking: 115 ha! The ideal place to start a unique equestrian adventure, a breeding of Spanish horses, where the animals take full advantage of the woods and meadows of the Domaine.
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Visiting the potters of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie with the Photo club of Uzès
- Par nbesse
- Le 16/02/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
FR - Organized together with Morgan Conte, coordinator of cultural projects of Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, "Capitale de la céramique", the safari photo of the members of the club Photochouet of Uzès offers them the opportunity to know better the work of the potters. Follow the guide!
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Journey to the centre of the earth with the Comité Départemental de Spéléologie du Gard
- Par nbesse
- Le 12/01/2023
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
FR - The Comité Départemental de Spéléologie du Gard, linked to the Fédération française de spéléologie, has been leading its 150 members and 30 or so juniors, into the cavernous places of the department for over 60 years.
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The shared garden of Uzes, at Mas Careiron
- Par nbesse
- Le 30/11/2022
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
FR - Sharing, advice.... the Shared Gardens of Uzès, installed within the hospital of Mas Careiron, are a little bit of all that. And so much more.
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The Pink October of Les Duchesses d'Uzès
- Par nbesse
- Le 13/09/2022
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
FR - Since 2014, and thanks to the work of its founder and first president Margaux Lafont, the association Les Duchesses d'Uzès has become an institution in the city.
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The AFAHC-Occitania, the French Association for Trees and Hedges
- Par nbesse
- Le 29/08/2022
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
The AFAHC is a leading association which is reflecting on how to protect the environment, as biodiversity, ecology are words that come up every day from some years now.
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The literary adventure of French publishing house de la Fenestrelle
- Par nbesse
- Le 31/05/2022
- Dans Living in Uzès and around
FR - Specialist of the historic heritage of the Gard, the publishing house de la Fenestrelle was founded by Bernard Malzac in 2013.
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L’Aphyllanthe, the cultural association of Aigaliers
- Par nbesse
- Le 01/10/2021
- Dans UzEssentiel in English
French version - Founded in 2003, the association regroups members from Aigaliers, Foissac and Baron, and is open to members from other towns and villages around.
With its multiple activities, spreading from September to end of June, L’Aphyllanthe has a life of its own.
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Riding in Aubussargues with Isabelle, at the Ecuries du Roc
- Par nbesse
- Le 23/07/2021
- Dans UzEssentiel in English
French version - You are looking for riding a horse in the Gard ? Well, why don’t you go to Aubussarges, less that 10 km from Uzès, and discover the Ecuries du Roc, a riding school owned by Isabelle and her husband.
A perfect place for a perfect time
At the door of the communal forest of Aubussargues, the riding school is situated in a preserved countryside and offers, with its 15 ponies and horses, a wide choice of activities, for beginners up to advanced riders.
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So French ! Vocabulary to use in bars, restaurants...
- Par nbesse
- Le 31/05/2021
- Dans UzEssentiel in English
Here are some useful terms to know when having a drink in a bar, a restaurant or visiting a vineyard or a brewery in a French speaking country.