| 2008 Events Calendar |
Vacations and auurism in the Drôme Provençale
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| Land & know-how |
Year-round |
Antique Ceramics Exhibition - Saint Uze
The permanent exhibition entitled "Ceramics : earth in all its forms" treats ceramics through several themes : definition, material, general history and local history, local heritage, techniques in its making, decoration, techniques and use in industry, art and crafts, latest technologies.
Info : Tel. : +33 (0)4 75 03 98 01 - Fax : +33 (0)4 75 03 95 66 |
February to September 21, 2008 |
"Saint-Uze, land of the ceramics industry (1800-2008)". A social and industrial adventure.
The Maison de la Céramique recounts 208 years of production, of technical progress and social evolution in Saint-Uze. A ceramics industry rich in history, know-how and the people who made it happen.
Info : Tel. : +33 (0)4 75 03 98 01 - Fax : +33 (0)4 75 03 95 66 |
Year-round |
Espace Galerie de Corcelle - Jean Girel, pottery and ceramics
Conceived by Jean Girel and Valérie Hermans, in the courtyard of their house-atelier, this gallery space is lit by a large overhead glass which allows you, during the day, to see the pieces as though in the open air, and has a mixed lighting system, which, at night, faithfully recreates the true colours of their creations.
To visit : contact +33 (0)3 85 50 85 26 (preferably between 6pm and 8pm). |
1st Sunday in July |
Les Ferrassieres - Traditional Lavender Festival |
every Tuesday in July |
Discovering lavender and its derivatives - This excursion takes you to a lavender grower, to find out about the different varieties of lavender, scents, colour, its flowering period, its different uses and virtues. Lavender cocktail and and local country dinner included.
By reservation every Tuesday in July.
Info : Tel : +33 (0)4 75 01 00 20 |
July 12 and 13, 2008 |
Montélimar Couleur Lavande, the biggest lavender event ever. Meeting the producers, functioning still, theme entertainment... Montélimar Couleur Lavande and its market full of the flavours and fragrances of lavender, a sampling of works and products made of lavender and its derivatives will be offered to visitors : lavender, bouquets and essential oils, lavender honey, nougat, ceramics, basketwork, fabrics, santons, soaps, fragrant candles, sorbets, syrups, macaroons, lavender limonade... A functioning still will distill lavender and hybrid lavender, and a flower parade will highlight Sunday morning.
Info : Tel : +33 (0)4 75 01 00 20 |
August 15 |
"Lavender Festival" - Lesches en Diois |
August 17, 2008 |
"Lavande en Fête" - Laborel |
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