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“Promoting Loire Heritage” call for proposals

The Pays de la Loire Region is launching a “Promoting Heritage” call for proposals in order to support projects which promote and play a part in the transmission of heritage. It is made up of an all-ages section and another for youth in order to enable young people to get to know, appropriate and promote cultural heritage. The first closing dates for entries are 23 February (youth section) and 23 March (all-ages section).

Appel à projets “Valorisation du patrimoine ligérien”

The Pays de la Loire Region is launching a “Promoting Heritage” call for proposals in order to support projects which promote and play a part in the transmission of heritage. It is made up of an all-ages section and another for youth in order to enable young people to get to know, appropriate and promote cultural heritage. The first closing dates for entries are 23 February (youth section) and 23 March (all-ages section).

2018, European Year of Cultural Heritage

In order to raise citizens’ awareness of the economic and social significance of European cultural heritage, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have proclaimed 2018 “European Year of Cultural Heritage”. This year will enable the promotion of heritage as a key part of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, the showcasing of best practices to ensure conservation and safeguarding of heritage as well as the development of knowledge on the subject among a large audience, in particular children and young people, local communities and people who are rarely exposed to culture.

2018, année européenne du patrimoine culturel

In order to raise citizens’ awareness of the economic and social significance of European cultural heritage, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have proclaimed 2018 “European Year of Cultural Heritage”. This year will enable the promotion of heritage as a key part of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, the showcasing of best practices to ensure conservation and safeguarding of heritage as well as the development of knowledge on the subject among a large audience, in particular children and young people, local communities and people who are rarely exposed to culture.

Festival de Loire 2017

From 20 until 24 September 2017, the Festival de Loire is putting on a five-day festival to celebrate the Loire, its culture and its art of living. For this occasion, the quays are setting the scene to welcome over 200 boats from the Loire and other guest European rivers. A whole host of educational activities and festivities around river heritage await you, as well as an entire artistic programme.

Festival de Loire 2017

From 20 until 24 September 2017, the Festival de Loire is putting on a five-day festival to celebrate the Loire, its culture and its art of living. For this occasion, the quays are setting the scene to welcome over 200 boats from the Loire and other guest European rivers. A whole host of educational activities and festivities around river heritage await you, as well as an entire artistic programme.

Recap of the 2017 Mediation Meetings

In late April, Mission Val de Loire organised the 5th Mediation Meetings, an event designed to provide an update on the promotion of Loire Valley heritage. The 3 Meetings brought together over a hundred participants from local authorities, visit sites, associations, etc.

Restitution des Rencontres de la médiation 2017

In late April, Mission Val de Loire organised the 5th Mediation Meetings, an event designed to provide an update on the promotion of Loire Valley heritage. The 3 Meetings brought together over a hundred participants from local authorities, visit sites, associations, etc.

Call for Expression of Interest for Seuilly Abbey

The Chinon, Vienne and Loire Community of Municipalities wants to find new momentum for Seuilly abbey, a community facility right in the heart of the La Rabelaisie project. The call for expression of interest is a consultation procedure for project leaders. The aim of the operation is to enable stakeholders interested in setting up a project on this site, to come up with and promote their proposals, which if possible should be innovative either in terms of developing built heritage for tourism or cultural purposes, or in the field of education.

Appel à Manifestation d’Intérêt pour l'abbaye de Seuilly

The Chinon, Vienne and Loire Community of Municipalities wants to find new momentum for Seuilly abbey, a community facility right in the heart of the La Rabelaisie project. The call for expression of interest is a consultation procedure for project leaders. The aim of the operation is to enable stakeholders interested in setting up a project on this site, to come up with and promote their proposals, which if possible should be innovative either in terms of developing built heritage for tourism or cultural purposes, or in the field of education.

Calls for participatory funding

Participatory funding is becoming more and more popular as a tool to support associative and cultural organisations' projects. Three recent projects of this ilk are the Maison de Loire du Loir-du-Cher, the Royal Fortress of Chinon and the Nanoprod association.

Appels à financement participatif

Participatory funding is becoming more and more popular as a tool to support associative and cultural organisations' projects. Three recent projects of this ilk are the Maison de Loire du Loir-du-Cher, the Royal Fortress of Chinon and the Nanoprod association.

The Maison de Loire d’Indre-et-Loire turns 30

On Sunday 9 October from 2pm to 6pm, the Maison de Loire in Montlouis-sur-Loire is organising a free Open Day to celebrate its 30th anniversary, with workshops, exhibitions and activities. This is a great opportunity to find out about the key contribution this association makes to teaching about the Loire and its protection.

30 ans pour la Maison de Loire d’Indre-et-Loire

On Sunday 9 October from 2pm to 6pm, the Maison de Loire in Montlouis-sur-Loire is organising a free Open Day to celebrate its 30th anniversary, with workshops, exhibitions and activities. This is a great opportunity to find out about the key contribution this association makes to teaching about the Loire and its protection.

The new Loire Observatory is open

The Loire Observatory, an association devoted to environmental education previously located in Blois city centre, moved to a fully renovated building in the Parc des Mées (La Chaussée Saint Victor) on 4 June 2016. The new premises are on 3 levels with a total surface area of 650 m²; they are open to all comers, the single aim being to help people understand and experience the Loire.

Le nouvel Observatoire Loire est ouvert

The Loire Observatory, an association devoted to environmental education previously located in Blois city centre, moved to a fully renovated building in the Parc des Mées (La Chaussée Saint Victor) on 4 June 2016. The new premises are on 3 levels with a total surface area of 650 m²; they are open to all comers, the single aim being to help people understand and experience the Loire.

#Azay Augmenté, a digital visit guide

In September 2015, Château d’Azay-le-Rideau teamed up with the primary school in the municipality of Druye (37) to implement an artistic and cultural education project promoted by 4th- and 5th-year class teacher Eric Hitier and the château’s Visitors’ Department. The project, entitled #Azay Augmenté, bears on creation of a digital visit guide for younger visitors.

#Azay Augmenté, un guide de visite numérique

In September 2015, Château d’Azay-le-Rideau teamed up with the primary school in the municipality of Druye (37) to implement an artistic and cultural education project promoted by 4th- and 5th-year class teacher Eric Hitier and the château’s Visitors’ Department. The project, entitled #Azay Augmenté, bears on creation of a digital visit guide for younger visitors.

Solidarity with the “Rabouilleuse-École de Loire”

On the night of Sunday 3 / Monday 4 April 2016, the “Rabouilleuse-École de Loire” association’s boathouse, boats and restoration equipment were destroyed by arson. The GRAINE Centre network has launched an appeal for donations in support of the association, which is devoted to promotion of yachting on the Loire and an environmental approach to the Loire Valley site. Volunteer support groups are mobilising around the association’s single employee, Clément Sirgue, to keep activities on track, in particular organisation of the “La Petite Mussette” festival, the 3rd edition of “Plaisirs de Loire” (Pleasures of the Loire), in May 2016.

Solidarité avec la Rabouilleuse-Ecole de Loire

On the night of Sunday 3 / Monday 4 April 2016, the “Rabouilleuse-École de Loire” association’s boathouse, boats and restoration equipment were destroyed by arson. The GRAINE Centre network has launched an appeal for donations in support of the association, which is devoted to promotion of yachting on the Loire and an environmental approach to the Loire Valley site. Volunteer support groups are mobilising around the association’s single employee, Clément Sirgue, to keep activities on track, in particular organisation of the “La Petite Mussette” festival, the 3rd edition of “Plaisirs de Loire” (Pleasures of the Loire), in May 2016.

New Park contract with the Pays de la Loire Region

On Wednesday 23 September 2015 at the Maison du Parc, Sophie Bringuy, Vice-President of the Region, and Benoit Baranger, President of the Park, signed this new Park contract in the presence of elected local and regional representatives. This three-year contract, valid until 2017, will guarantee that funds of up to €650,000 will be made available every year.

Nouveau contrat de Parc avec la Région Pays de la Loire

On Wednesday 23 September 2015 at the Maison du Parc, Sophie Bringuy, Vice-President of the Region, and Benoit Baranger, President of the Park, signed this new Park contract in the presence of elected local and regional representatives. This three-year contract, valid until 2017, will guarantee that funds of up to €650,000 will be made available every year.

Loire Festival 2015

The largest gathering of rivercraft in Europe, this festival will be back on the Orléans riverbanks from 23 to 27 September 2015. On the programme: river demonstrations, trips along the Loire and the canal, Loire villages, rivers of France as well as a whole host of festivities and artistic events. This year, the Festival is paying tribute to the Vistula River (Poland) and the Dordogne Valley.

Festival de Loire 2015

The largest gathering of rivercraft in Europe, this festival will be back on the Orléans riverbanks from 23 to 27 September 2015. On the programme: river demonstrations, trips along the Loire and the canal, Loire villages, rivers of France as well as a whole host of festivities and artistic events. This year, the Festival is paying tribute to the Vistula River (Poland) and the Dordogne Valley.

VinOpôle Centre-Loire Valley

This new viticultural skills cluster aims to contribute to the regional sector’s dynamism and competitiveness. It should enable development of research, transfer and training activities in the vitivinicultural field. The network possesses a building in Amboise, which was inaugurated on 7 July 2015.

VinOpôle Centre Val de Loire

This new viticultural skills cluster aims to contribute to the regional sector’s dynamism and competitiveness. It should enable development of research, transfer and training activities in the vitivinicultural field. The network possesses a building in Amboise, which was inaugurated on 7 July 2015.

Operation PLA’NET on La Gloriette

On 6 November 2014, 430 secondary-school pupils and students from the Tours urban area took over La Gloriette plain with the aim of cleaning up the banks of the Cher and Petit-Cher and planting young trees and bushes. Result: 2.5 dumpsters of garbage collected and 3000 trees planted along with 150 extra young shoots.

Opération PLA’NET à la Gloriette

On 6 November 2014, 430 secondary-school pupils and students from the Tours urban area took over La Gloriette plain with the aim of cleaning up the banks of the Cher and Petit-Cher and planting young trees and bushes. Result: 2.5 dumpsters of garbage collected and 3000 trees planted along with 150 extra young shoots.

New "Insolvable Mysterious Mysteries"

In September 2014, two new publications were added to the Inventory of cultural heritage in the Centre Region: "Peupeur sur la viville" (urban heritage of the town of Blois) and "Le risque du péril dangereux" (Chartres Cathedral).

Nouveaux « Mystérieux Mystères insolubles »

In September 2014, two new publications were added to the Inventory of cultural heritage in the Centre Region: "Peupeur sur la viville" (urban heritage of the town of Blois) and "Le risque du péril dangereux" (Chartres Cathedral).

Training initiative on interpreting the Loire winegrowing landscape

On Tuesday 29 April 2014, this training initiative day brought together some twenty heritage mediators - "Villes et Pays d’art et d’histoire" group leaders, lecturer guides, educational group leaders from wine museums, etc. This fell within the scope of the 2014 interregional cooperation initiatives project "Showcasing and promoting Loire Valley vineyards", a European Leader programme, bringing together the Loire Touraine GAL (Local Action Group), the Vignoble Nantais GAL and the Layon Saumurois GAL.

Formation-action sur la lecture des paysages viticoles de Loire

On Tuesday 29 April 2014, this training initiative day brought together some twenty heritage mediators - "Villes et Pays d’art et d’histoire" group leaders, lecturer guides, educational group leaders from wine museums, etc. This fell within the scope of the 2014 interregional cooperation initiatives project "Showcasing and promoting Loire Valley vineyards", a European Leader programme, bringing together the Loire Touraine GAL (Local Action Group), the Vignoble Nantais GAL and the Layon Saumurois GAL.

“Tout le Parc en 24 Pages”

Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park has just published its new presentation brochure, aimed at local inhabitants and newly elected local officials.

Tout le Parc en 24 pages

Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park has just published its new presentation brochure, aimed at local inhabitants and newly elected local officials.

Territorial conference: on the road to action

The last territorial conference, bringing together the main local authorities of the UNESCO-listed site and chaired by the Coordinating Prefect and the Region’s two presidents, was held in Tours on 25 September 2013. On the agenda: a review of the management plan a year after it was approved, and the prospects for an action plan to put its main guidelines into practice.

Conférence territoriale : en marche pour l’action

The last territorial conference, bringing together the main local authorities of the UNESCO-listed site and chaired by the Coordinating Prefect and the Region’s two presidents, was held in Tours on 25 September 2013. On the agenda: a review of the management plan a year after it was approved, and the prospects for an action plan to put its main guidelines into practice.

Comenius Corner

Pupils at La Rabière secondary school (Joué-lès-Tours) are continuing to learn more about heritage in a Comenius European project. In particular, they have created a "Comenius Corner" at their school where everyone can go to find out about the heritage of European partners.

Comenius Corner

Pupils at La Rabière secondary school (Joué-lès-Tours) are continuing to learn more about heritage in a Comenius European project. In particular, they have created a "Comenius Corner" at their school where everyone can go to find out about the heritage of European partners.

“Utopies ligériennes 3” (Loire Utopias 3)

On 6 & 7 June 2013, the Agence d'urbanisme de la région angevine is giving the public the chance to come and admire the projects dreamt up by students from the National School of Architecture in Nantes as part of a partnership and educational scheme set up to inspire urban, architectural and landscape programmes and projects in the Loire Valley.

Utopies ligériennes 3

On 6 & 7 June 2013, the Agence d'urbanisme de la région angevine is giving the public the chance to come and admire the projects dreamt up by students from the National School of Architecture in Nantes as part of a partnership and educational scheme set up to inspire urban, architectural and landscape programmes and projects in the Loire Valley.

Open Days on the gabarot barge yard

"Les Chalandoux du 5e vent" will be welcoming the public on Saturday 4th May 2013 from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on the barge yard at quai Gambetta in Chalonnes-sur-Loire.

Portes-ouvertes sur le chantier du gabarot

"Les Chalandoux du 5e vent" will be welcoming the public on Saturday 4th May 2013 from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on the barge yard at quai Gambetta in Chalonnes-sur-Loire.

European project Comenius on exploring and preserving heritage

Along with six other schools from Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Turkey, La Rabière secondary school (Joué-lès-Tours) is taking part in the Comenius school partnership project "Our heritage: knowing it better and preserving it". In December 2012, the twenty or so pupils from the Comenius club and their teachers Sandrine Mallet and Elisabeth Wagner welcomed their partners to the Loire Valley.

Projet européen Comenius sur la découverte et la préservation du patrimoine

Along with six other schools from Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Turkey, La Rabière secondary school (Joué-lès-Tours) is taking part in the Comenius school partnership project "Our heritage: knowing it better and preserving it". In December 2012, the twenty or so pupils from the Comenius club and their teachers Sandrine Mallet and Elisabeth Wagner welcomed their partners to the Loire Valley.

Loir-et-Cher Heritage Forum

The 1st Loire-et-Cher Heritage Forum is to be held on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 May 2012, on the theme “HERITAGE, heritages”. The event is organised by CDDP 41 and the Local Education Authority Directorate for National Education Services, and is aimed at the département’s primary- and secondary-school teachers and pupils.

Forum du patrimoine du Loir-et-Cher

The 1st Loire-et-Cher Heritage Forum is to be held on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 May 2012, on the theme “HERITAGE, heritages”. The event is organised by CDDP 41 and the Local Education Authority Directorate for National Education Services, and is aimed at the département’s primary- and secondary-school teachers and pupils.

An interpretation centre for the estuary and the Loire in Saint-Nazaire

This centre is due to open in 2015 in the old lifting factory – which attests to the city's historical and industrial past and was built at the turn of the 20th century, finally closing its doors in 1989. The project – which will cost around 10 million euros – is the brainchild of the Pays de la Loire Region, Saint-Nazaire and the Grand Port Maritime Nantes-Saint-Nazaire.

Un centre d’interprétation de l’estuaire et de la Loire à Saint-Nazaire

This centre is due to open in 2015 in the old lifting factory – which attests to the city's historical and industrial past and was built at the turn of the 20th century, finally closing its doors in 1989. The project – which will cost around 10 million euros – is the brainchild of the Pays de la Loire Region, Saint-Nazaire and the Grand Port Maritime Nantes-Saint-Nazaire.

Royal Abbey of Fontevraud – Breathing more life into an outstanding heritage site

A workgroup made up of representatives of the Pays de la Loire, Centre and Poitou-Charentes CESERs carried out in-depth deliberations on an overall development project, and came up with recommendations on how to make more of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud.

Abbaye royale de Fontevraud -Faire vivre et rayonner un site patrimonial d’exception

A workgroup made up of representatives of the Pays de la Loire, Centre and Poitou-Charentes CESERs carried out in-depth deliberations on an overall development project, and came up with recommendations on how to make more of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud.

Presentation of the educational kit on the landscapes of World Heritage site Val de Loire

The kit will be presented on Friday 14 October from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of the “Teaching history: discussions, experiences, works and new tools” itinerary at the Rendez-vous de l’Histoire de Blois educational encounters.

Présentation du kit pédagogique sur les paysages du Val de Loire patrimoine mondial

The kit will be presented on Friday 14 October from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of the “Teaching history: discussions, experiences, works and new tools” itinerary at the Rendez-vous de l’Histoire de Blois educational encounters.

A wine-tourism module added to Lycée Edgard Pisani’s vitivinicultural programme

Lycée Edgard PISANI is continuing with development of course content, in parallel with that of the vitivinicultural programme. The new school year 2011/2012 will see a “wine tourism” module included in the “vine and wine” professional baccalaureate, in line with the Regional Innovation Platform’s project for development of innovative practices in wine tourism.

Un module oenotourisme au sein de la filière viti-vinicole au Lycée Edgard Pisani

Lycée Edgard PISANI is continuing with development of course content, in parallel with that of the vitivinicultural programme. The new school year 2011/2012 will see a “wine tourism” module included in the “vine and wine” professional baccalaureate, in line with the Regional Innovation Platform’s project for development of innovative practices in wine tourism.

With the RNP, our schoolkids are all chanting “Look – that’s where I live!”

On Sunday 26 June, the Regional Nature Park invited the 230 schools in Maine-et-Loire and Indre-et-Loire that had taken part in a Park educational project during the school year. The festivities provided an opportunity to show off the work done by pupils in presenting their artistic interpretations of their villages and natural surroundings.

Avec le PNR, les écoliers disent ensemble : « Regarde, c'est chez moi ! »

On Sunday 26 June, the Regional Nature Park invited the 230 schools in Maine-et-Loire and Indre-et-Loire that had taken part in a Park educational project during the school year. The festivities provided an opportunity to show off the work done by pupils in presenting their artistic interpretations of their villages and natural surroundings.

Children’s exhibits at the Loire Maritime Museum

As part of their class project on the Loire, 8- to 10-year old pupils from Saint-Florent-le-Jeune (45) came to use objects, pictures and stories linked to symbols of the Loire’s bargees, so they could reinterpret them and develop them in their own personal way.

Des travaux d’enfants au Musée de la marine de Loire

As part of their class project on the Loire, 8- to 10-year old pupils from Saint-Florent-le-Jeune (45) came to use objects, pictures and stories linked to symbols of the Loire’s bargees, so they could reinterpret them and develop them in their own personal way.

Review of the 1st Loire Anjou Touraine Parc Fête

The first edition of this fête, “Mystère, Miss terre” (“Mystery, Miss Earth”), took place on 26 September at Seuilly Abbey (Indre-et-Loire) and attracted 2,000 people. A variety of activities were on offer around the garden theme: stories and walks, demonstrations and workshops, and a lecture by Alain Baraton, chief gardener at the Trianon National Estate and the Versailles Grand Parc, delighting the 300 participants.

Retour sur la 1ère Fête du Parc Loire Anjou Touraine

The first edition of this fête, “Mystère, Miss terre” (“Mystery, Miss Earth”), took place on 26 September at Seuilly Abbey (Indre-et-Loire) and attracted 2,000 people. A variety of activities were on offer around the garden theme: stories and walks, demonstrations and workshops, and a lecture by Alain Baraton, chief gardener at the Trianon National Estate and the Versailles Grand Parc, delighting the 300 participants.

Resource centre for Loire Anjou Touraine regional nature park

To help you with any documentary research, or simply so that you can get to know our district's heritage, the park’s headquarters (Maison du Parc) opens the doors of its new resource centre to the public.

Le Centre de ressources du Parc naturel régional Loire Anjou Touraine

To help you with any documentary research, or simply so that you can get to know our district's heritage, the park’s headquarters (Maison du Parc) opens the doors of its new resource centre to the public.

Two secondary school students from Fresne (49) win gold medals in the gardening/landscape gardening class at the trade Olympics

The national finals of the 41st trade Olympics were held at the beginning of February 2011 in London. Benoît Campas and Dylan Chauvat, students at Fresne lycée (Maine-et-Loire), won after three days of competition.

Deux lycéens du Fresne (49) médaillés d’or aux Olympiades des métiers dans la catégorie Jardinier/Paysagiste

The national finals of the 41st trade Olympics were held at the beginning of February 2011 in London. Benoît Campas and Dylan Chauvat, students at Fresne lycée (Maine-et-Loire), won after three days of competition.

A film on Loir-et-Cher’s natural riches

The short film “Avec Léo, en Loir-et-Cher naturellement!” was directed by Laurent Charbonnier for the Loir-et-Cher General Council.

Un film sur les richesses naturelles du Loir-et-Cher

The short film “Avec Léo, en Loir-et-Cher naturellement!” was directed by Laurent Charbonnier for the Loir-et-Cher General Council.

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