Living in Uzès and Occitania
Dans Culture
Le 03/11/2026
Discovering Cévennes by Oraterra
FR – Cévennes by Oraterra is the cultural and tourism venture of Stéphane Ozil, a native of Alès and a Cévennes local with a passion for this exceptional region.
Cévennes by Oraterra? A media platform dedicated to sharing his enthusiasm for these rich departments, with their diverse, multifaceted and complementary roots, stretching from the Gard to Lozère, and from the Hérault to the Aveyron and the Ardèche.
Dans Health
Le 01/11/2026
FR – Based since 2026 at Rue du Portalet in Uzès, NATURE & EAU PURE showcases Emilie Galvagne’s passion for naturopathy, combining her practice with a small dining area in a most cosy setting, where her experience in the hospitality industry is immediately apparent and... the care taken with water in all its forms, a reflection of her husband’s work as a plumber specialising in the treatment of pure, healthy water free from pollutants (particularly through reverse osmosis systems).
Dans Lifestyle
Le 01/11/2026
Numerology according to Delphine Acedo, part two
FR – Part two of our feature on numerology, produced in collaboration with Delphine Acedo, whom we had previously met to discuss singing bowls.
Dans Living in Uzès and Occitania
Le 01/11/2026
Fabriqué en Occitanie, the Occitan trademark
FR – ‘Fabriqué en Occitanie’ (Made in Occitania) is ‘the original brand of a region unique for its talent’, where you can discover all the expertise that has made so many professionals, craftspeople, designers and artists famous…
Le 22/10/2026
FR - FEST’in MED, or ‘The Mediterranean on the Table’, brings together Mediterranean cuisines and all those who bring them to life.
During this three-day festival in Nîmes, ‘chefs, authors, producers, restaurateurs and enthusiasts will come together to discuss a subject close to their hearts: a vibrant, popular and contemporary cuisine’.
Dans Health
Le 30/09/2026
An autumn clean with cleansing plants
FR - Autumn is the ideal season to give your home a thorough clean and prepare it for winter.
Follow the advice here from our health partner, Maud Simonelli, of Equilibre et Vous in Uzès (read Maud Simonelli papers in the Heath section of the blog), to make your home the perfect place to enjoy lovely days and cosy evenings as soon as the first frosts arrive!
Dans Lifestyle
Le 30/09/2026
O Lisboa: when Portugal invites you to a tasty meal
FR – Founded in 2024 by Mickael Morgado, O Lisboa invites you to discover or rediscover Portuguese delicacies, travelling from its base in Fons-sur-Lussan to Uzès, Bagnols-sur-Cèze and Montaren-et-Saint-Médiers.
Dans Living in Uzès and Occitania
Le 30/09/2026
Focus on Les Entrepreneuses Gardoises, all female collective
FR – Founded in 2021 by Gwennaëlle Crouzet and her close circle of female business leaders, this all-female collective became an official association in 2024, under the chairmanship of Perrine Vuche.
Le 29/09/2026
The Alès Mycological Society launches its 2026/2027 season
FR - The Alès Mycological Society (SMA) has unveiled its 2026/2027 programme as the mycological season gets underway once again in the Cévennes.
Featuring field trips, identification sessions and events centred on mushroom knowledge, this new programme’s highlight – as it is every autumn – is the 23rd Mushroom Fair, which will take place on 31 October and 1 November in Saint-Jean-du-Gard, at the Maison Rouge – Musée des Vallées Cévenoles.
Dans Living in Uzès and Occitania
Le 02/09/2026
The Arpaillargues and Aureilhac Solidarity Association
FR – Founded in April 2026, the AAS (Arpaillargues and Aureilhac Solidarity) is an organisation committed to “a collective endeavour that now brings the village to life”.
Dans Health
Le 02/09/2026
Animal osteopathy according to Nymphéa Protin
FR – Just as humans are fond of osteopathy, so are animals, who find in this manual and personalised approach a more natural alternative to traditional medicines for treating their ailments.
Dans Health
Le 01/09/2026
Focus on Les Roses du Gard French association
FR – Founded in 2012 on the initiative of Hélène Milan, the charity Les Roses du Gard works day in, day out to support and assist people affected by cancer and their families.
Indeed, having realised “during her own period of treatment and whilst spending time with women with cancer that nothing was in place to provide support beyond the standard medical pathway”, Hélène Milan decided to take matters into her own hands.
Dans Nature
Le 31/08/2026
The LIFE Biodiv’Paysanne project
FR - Spanning more than “25,000 ha and 13 departments in the Occitanie region, from the Mediterranean coastline and coastal areas to the mountains and plateaus of the Massif Central, the mountains and valleys of the Pyrenees, and the plains and hillsides of Midi-Pyrénées – home to the region’s protected and endemic species – the project covers a wide variety of ecosystems: heathland, scrubland, meadows, forests, lakes and rivers, and wetlands.. .”
Le 19/06/2026
‘5,000 Bottles of Wine for a Tractor’ Campaign by Solan Monastery
FR – Solan Monastery has launched another heart-warming campaign to help replace its tractor, a vital piece of farming equipment.
Le 03/06/2026
Pollen: a gastronomic treat at the Galerie de l’Uzège this summer
FR – Following the ‘dynamic of the Tiers-Lieu Le 21’ and the more cinematic atmosphere of the Capitole, Pollen returns to the forefront until the end of summer at the Galerie de l’Uzège, opposite Saint-Etienne Church.
Dans Living in Uzès and Occitania
Le 01/06/2026
The GEIQs: when employers take action to promote integration
FR – Aimed at supporting employment, ‘in response to the recruitment challenges faced in many sectors and the growing distance between certain groups and the labour market’, the GEIQs (Employer Groups for Integration and Qualification) and in particular the Occitanie GEIQ network are, ‘far from being mere employment intermediaries, associations run by the employers themselves and dedicated to promoting the integration of people distanced from the labour market through work-study schemes’.
Le 06/05/2026
La Petite Boulangerie, French bakery in Uzès
FR – Whilst La Petite Boulangerie, opposite Uzès Town Hall, is a well-established fixture on the high street, it is also the worthy successor to the bakery run by Françoise and Didier, who were mainstays of Uzès’s commercial life for so many years.
Dans Living in Uzès and Occitania
Le 01/04/2026
Cœur de Villages: Revitalising small towns
FR - Cœur de Villages is all about revitalising small towns across France.
Focusing on villages with a maximum of 3,500 inhabitants, Cœur de Villages is gradually becoming an indispensable resource for small communities.
Le 01/03/2026
Mosaïc according to Nathalie Brenza
FR - A mosaic artist and glass craftsman, Nathalie Brenza took over Sud Mosaïque in Caissargues in 2014, which now allows her to share her artistic passion through her shop, as well as through the classes, workshops and other training courses she offers to professionals.