A hearty and festive menu to celebrate, from July 4 to August 29, the 30th anniversary of Jeudis de Nîmes

Melvyn Barros, who put together the program and poster for Jeudis art, alongside Valentine Wolber and Jean-Paul Fournier. Midi Libre – Y.B.

For the 30th anniversary of Thursdays of Nîmes, the city has put together a festive program from July 4 to August 29 in different locations in the city center. Musical evenings, artists, artisans, wine tastings and many other surprises will attract the public.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jeudis de Nîmes, the municipality has kept the ingredients which guarantee, over time, the popular success of this event which will take place from July 4 to August 29 in the city center. "Les Jeudis de Nîmes were created by Franck Proust, current president of the Agglo, when he was head of the tourist office. At the time, it was to have businesses open in the evening", specifies Valentine Wolber, deputy delegate for commerce.

In this original spirit, the stores in the center of Nîmes are invited to participate in the night on July 11, as an extension of the big clearance sale which will begin that day to ;rsquo;complete two days later. In addition to this mobilization of businesses, the City, which will inaugurate Thursdays of Nîmes on July 4, at 6:30 p.m., has concocted a festive menu.

An opportunity for Jean-Paul Fournier, the mayor, to recall the commitment of agents and participants for 30 years. Nearly 60,000 people attend Thursdays in Nîmes every evening in the summer.

The poster for the 30th anniversary of Jeudis de Nîmes.

ThursdayWine and brewers in the spotlight

To quench their thirst for knowledge of local products, the public can go to the Place de l’Abbé Pierre where they will be able to taste the department's craft beers thanks to the Buvez-association. Gard. "We will save space because the scaffolding on the cathedral construction site will be partially removed. We will also offer musical evenings with Celtic rock", specifies Valentine Wolber.

In addition, JeudiWin returns to the Esplanade, the fruit of a winning partnership between the municipality and Costières de Nîmes. Every Thursday, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., around ten estates will be represented with nearly thirty vintages to taste with local products to nibble on, to musical notes.

Thursdays Art in full swing

New from last year, the Jeudis Art event returns even stronger this summer on rue Auguste, with the beautiful view of the Maison Carrée, and square Antonin.

The sponsor of this event, the artist Melvyn Barros, has also designed a poster which accumulates many artistic and popular references, where we can find Tintin playing the electric guitar , Bart Simpson in motion, without forgetting the famous crocodile and many other surprises. Another poster by Rudy, inspired by Asterix, allows you to take a closer look at the city center and its events during Nîmes Thursdays.

To return to Jeudis Art, Melvyn Barros promises "the representation of all the arts. 80 artists will be present with illustration, street art, songs, paintings, sculptures. In this year of the Olympic Games in Paris, we will welcome high-level athletes.Usam handball players are announced as well as the presentation of the new jersey, but also BMX and other surprises. Last year, between 400 and 500 people attended the Jeudis Art. Attendance that should increase!

Artisans in force

In partnership with the Chamber of Trades and Crafts of Gard, every Thursday, from 6 p.m. to midnight, creators and artisans will exhibit the new products in the streets of Place de la Calade, Place aux Herbes, Parvis de la Maison Carrée, on Boulevard Victor-Hugo, Rue de la Madeleine and Rue Auguste. “We will have 150 stands”, specifies Valentine Wolber.

Let the music play!

The Thursdays of Nîmes would not have the same flavor without a few notes of music. The municipality has planned stages with themes. So, there will be jazz on the forecourt of the Maison Carrée, salsa and Latino on Place de l’Horloge, French variety on Place de La Calade, pop-rock funk on Place Montcalm, Celtic rock on Place de l’Abbé-Pierre, classical music in the grand auditorium of Carré d’art, singing and organ at the Saint-Paul church, variety on Place Bellecroix, Place aux Herbes, near the Hôtel de Ville, Square Antonin and on the Esplanade.