Summer tour: Midi Libre welcomes you this Wednesday July 17 in Beaucaire

La Tournée de l’été Mibre posera ses valises, ce mercredi 17 juillet, à Beaucaire. Midi Libre – CATHY MILLE

Cette année encore, la Tournée de l’été Midi Libre part à votre rencontre tout au long de la saison estivale. Nouvelle escale de cette cinquième édition, ce mercredi, à Beaucaire.

The Midi Libre Summer Tour will set down this Wednesday, July 17 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), in Beaucaire (Gard). Meetings, activities and games will be on the program for this new stage in the presence of our partner Pasino La Grande-Motte. Come many!

1 : Entertainment for young and old

As in previous editions of the Summer Tour, the Midi Libre stand present this Wednesday, July 17 in Beaucaire will offer games and activities for young and old. Children will be able to take part in a treasure hunt, where they will have to find clues to complete a course and win numerous gifts. A one-armed bandit, the famous game of chance found in casinos, will also be on site to occupy and delight the most gamblers. Enough to promise lots of laughs and have a great time together!

2: Youth very present

If the elders ensure respect for local traditions, the youth of Beaucair are increasingly involved in the life of the city. A dynamic that we find particularly in the sporting world, with increasingly interesting results among young people, like the footballers of Stade Beaucairois FC. Nelson Chaudon, municipal councilor responsible for sports associations and the promotion of sport, will present all the news and richness of Beaucair sport during this stage of the Summer Tour. Miss Beaucaire 2024, Carla Huart will also echo this dynamic full of promise carried by the youth of Beaucair.

3: A city steeped in history

With a remarkable architectural and cultural heritage, like its medieval hilltop castle, Beaucaire is also attractive for its great history. A heritage that several speakers will come to present on the Midi Libre stand: Marion Garcia, manager of the Vieux Mas, Christel Jacopini, director of the festivities department and Véronique Martin, director of the city's culture department.

4 : Foodies are already salivating

Known well beyond regional borders for its vineyards, its olive oil and its culinary specialties flavored with garlic and thyme, Beaucairois is a mecca for gastronomy in Occitania. Present on the stage of the Midi Libre Summer Tour, David Seve, Beaucaire farmer and president of the FDSEA, David Garcia, manager of the La Cueva restaurant and Thierry Peyret, president of the Beaucaire cooperative cellar and president of the Camarina bullfighting club, will come and present this know-how and all these good local products. Enjoy your meal!

Meet at 9 a.m. on the edge of the Beaucaire Canal (Quai Général de Gaulle).

Julien Sanchez, mayor of Beaucaire Midi Libre – MICHAEL ESDOURRUBAILH

The mayor’s interview

Julien Sanchez (mayor of Beaucaire): « An important moment of cohesion »

What does this summer season of 2024 mean for your town of Beaucaire?

À Beaucaire, the summer season is above all a season where people get together and share good times around parties and activities. It is an important moment of cohesion, relaxation and celebration. “There's always something going on à Beaucaire”, and it’s all the more true in the summer; où we particularly celebrate our traditions.

What will be the major events of this summer?

Quite honestly, our festivities booklet this year is 68 pages long. I invite your readers to: browse the 2024 summer magazine on our website www.beaucaire.fr. What you already need remember, that’s what you need to remember Beaucaire, many events are free. Very few cities have this free approach. and many visitors even come from Nîmes, Arles or Avignon. There are events all summer long. à Beaucaire: Fridays in Beaucaire, with concerts and important events, & the image of the Miss Languedoc election on August 2 or of The Voice tour on August 30. We will also offer Cinema Wednesdays in August.

What do you expect from the passage of the Summer Tour?

I hope that this media coverage will make you want to read more. your readers to come discover and experience our Beaucaire festivals which are wonderful every year and bring together all generations in a very ;s good atmosphere and safe. And beyond of this, to come and discover our city which is rich in its heritage, its history and its culture.

The unmissable

From Beaucaire to Saint-Gilles

Every year, thousands of people love bicycles and natural spaces. enjoy this little paradise in the heart of the Camargue. On a 30 kilometer route, where Cyclists and boats cross paths during a walk, this portion of the ViaRhôna connects Beaucaire & Saint-Gilles in an exceptional setting, from the banks of the Rhône to the wild expanses of the Camargue, between marshes, rice fields and herds. The opportunity for cycle tourists and cyclists to discover, on developed and completely secure paths, all the natural wealth and biodiversity of the world. oacute; of the region. All information and the complete route of this cycling route are available here. find it on the official ViaRhôna website (www.viarhona.com).

An exceptional territory

Ideally located at the crossroads of Languedoc and Provence, between Camargue and plateau of Costières, the region can rely on the presence of a remarkable natural heritage. Two Natura 2000 sites, as well as seven areas of ecological, fauna and flora interest, have made Beaucairois and its surroundings a very popular destination A favorite of all lovers of natural spaces. Treasures which are revealed in particular thanks to the numerous hiking trails which wind through the territory, the image of those who lead us to the Abbey of Saint-Roman, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama, from Mont Ventoux to the Alpilles, even passing through the Palais des Papes in Avignon.

Great parties à live

The major traditional festivals take place from July 21 to July 29. The big parade opening of the Madeleine celebrations, July 21   9 p.m., will see more than 700 costumed participants parade around Provençal and Camargue traditions where more than 20,000 spectators are expected. The attendance is also huge for the release of 100 bulls in the streets of the city, on July 26 at 3:00 p.m. 7 p.m. From July 25 to 29, thousands of people meet in associative bodegas in front of the arenas. It's the bullfighting show with a great program every evening and a great atmosphere (ABBA For Ever, the Gypsy King by André Reyes, Boney M Original Show and Coktail de Nuit& hellip ;). Closing in style, July 29 11 p.m., with a big fireworks display at the Château.