May 2018 events agenda in Sisteron
What to see do in Sisteron in May 2018
Agenda Sisteron May 2018, find a wide range of markets, exhibitions, conferences, balls, lottery, parties, concerts, fairs and sports activities. Throughout the month of May, in the surroundings of Sisteron Buëch, with the arrival of good weather, you will be able to attend many events and do tonnes of activities.
Whether in Sisteron or in neighboring towns, you will find all kinds of entertainment to enhance your stay in the highlands of Provence during the month of May 2018!
Fairs and markets
Tuesday morning: Val Buëch Méouge Ribiers
Wednesday morning: Sisteron
Wednesday at 6pm: Upaix
Thursday morning: Laragne | The motte of Cairo
Friday morning: Monêtier-Allemont
Saturday morning: Sisteron | greenhouses
2nd Saturday of the month: Sisteron Monthly Fair
Sunday morning: Rosans | Eyguians Colombe Guard
Agenda Sisteron May 2018: all entertainments, events and animations
From dancing tea to techno party to carnivals, cooking classes, workshops and a whole range of fun and varied activities, find below the calendar of events in the region SISTERON – BUËCH, Haute Terre de Provence, for the month of May 2018.
Sisteron Agenda May 2018: first week of May
From Sunday, April 29 to Tuesday, May 1
Sisteron Festival Faubourg La Baume: fairgrounds, refreshments, boules and belote competitions, children’s entertainment, meals, balls in the evening, fireworks on Monday evening. Place St Dominic. 06 86 28 90 62
From Monday, April 30 to Friday, May 4
Laragne-Montéglin : “A fond la forme !” at the leisure center. Picnic hikes, games, handicrafts, cooking, … 04 92 53 41 84
From Tuesday, May 1 to Monday, May 7
Savournon
Spring training at the Eysserennes equestrian center.
Tuesday: on request. Wednesday: dressage / hunter. Thursday: Horse Ball / Aerobatics. Friday: obstacle / Equifun. Saturday: ½ day hike The small canyon of the Eysserennes.
Sunday and Monday: hiking 2 days The Gorges du Riou and surroundings. 06 60 72 25 13
Tuesday May 1st
Trescléoux Vide greniers of the Festival Committee, from 9h to 17h, school yard. Snack and snack on the spot. 06 76 55 89 38 | 06 14 29 70 36
Laragne-Montéglin Vide greniers of the Auto Sport of Laragnais. Snack and catering on site. From 7h30 to 18h, Parking of Véragne. Exhibitor: 10 € the 5 meters. 07 81 29 53 34
Laragne-Montéglin 5th mountain bike ride on May 1st. New mountain bike trails to discover: expert (41 km, 1350 m D +), sporty (28 km, 830 m D + or 22 km, 670m D +) and family (13 km, 250 m D + or 9 km, 140 m D +). And a guided hike (departure 8:30). From 7:30 am at the Gymnasium. Prices: expert and sporty course 12 €, family: 7 €, pedestrian: 5 €. 04 92 65 09 38
Le Bersac Dancing tea animated by Emmanuel Patras. At 15h, multipurpose room. Price: 10 €. 04 92 67 05 58
Garde-Colombe Saint Genis Le piano du lac : an evening at the water’s edge, lulled by the flow of a classical recital, a piano improvisation, a poetic voice, an amphibious dancer and strange aquatic instruments. At 19h, at the plan d’eau du Riou. Suggested price: 10 €. 06 68 19 15 21
Wednesday 2d of May
Garde-Colombe Saint Genis Le piano du lac : an evening at the water’s edge, lulled by the flow of a classical recital, a piano improvisation, a poetic voice, an amphibious dancer and strange aquatic instruments. At 19h, at the plan d’eau du Riou. Suggested price: 10 €. 06 68 19 15 21
Thursday, May 3
Mison Les Armands Conference: urban planning and architecture of the 19th century in the countries of Buëch. Hosted by David Faure Vincent, SIVU Buëch and Today’s Countries. At 6 pm, multipurpose room, free access. 04 92 65 09 38
Laragne-Montéglin Braderie of the Red Cross from 9h to 13h30, at 10 rue du Château. 4 € the bag. 04 92 65 23 49
Laragne-Montéglin Demonstration felt needle and lace spindle at the Tourist Office. 04 92 66 32 11
Friday, May 4
Laragne-Montéglin Ciné taste: “Professor Balthazar”, an animated film of 45 minutes for the little ones who want to realize their wildest dreams! At 10:30 am at the Cinema Le Hublot. Price: 4 €. 09 54 77 00 23
Garde-Colombe Eyguians Evening “soups and coils”: “Bury nuclear waste in Bure?” and news about Notre Dame des Landes. At 7 pm, Vital Gillo multipurpose room. Free participation.
Serres Conference “rafts and rafters Buëch, 3 centuries of transport of wood between Durbon and Sisteron”, led by Pierre Faure. At 6 pm at the Collectif Espace Multiculturel. Free entrance, refreshment bar on site. 04 92 46 84 24
Mison, The vigils of the Basses Alpes: why not revive the evenings before the TV? Meetings made of stories, songs, testimonials, recipes or other surprises to share. At 8:15 pm, multipurpose room. Free. 04 92 31 15 36
Saint-Geniez Games night: come have fun with family or friends! Free.
Sisteron Agenda May 2018: the weekend of May 5th and 6th
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, Saturday May 5th
Sisteron Saturdays at the Market: concert with Billy Rigal on saxophone and Anne Flore Boillod on cello. Works by Bodin Boismortier and Vivaldi. At 11am, at the Auditorium Louis-Jullien. Free. 04 92 61 54 50
Barret-sur-Méouge Support night at the CHUM (Emergency Shelter for Isolated Minors). At 17h: discussions and projections, from 18h: refreshments and snacks.
At 8:30 pm: concerts of Marionèle (songs), La Riff and Nos Men (rap pop) and Babel Buëch Madam. In the premises of the ECOLOC Association. Entrance fee: 5, 7, 10 € and more … 06 17 60 79 13
La Motte-du-Caire Country Cinema: sessions at 18h and 21h. Price: 5 €. 06 37 08 19 27
Sisteron Dance party with Alain Robert. From 21:30, room of the Alcazar. Price: 11 €. 06 83 73 84 02
Val Buëch-Méouge Ribiers Aeromodelism: pilot patents and demonstrations. 06 79 94 75 06
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, Sunday 6 May
Laragne-Montéglin Vide greniers of the ALPE: all the profits will be donated to the Schools and the College. Snack and snacks offered on site. From 5h to 19h at the Parking de Véragne. Exhibitor: 5 € the location (= the parking space). 06 48 79 66 96
Sisteron Garage sale organized by the parents of pupils of the P. Magnan school. All day on the Esplanade des Marres. 06 62 01 03 36
Garde-Colombe Eyguians Vide greniers and plant fair, village square and climb of the station. Snack and catering on site. Exhibitor: € 1 per meter. 06 60 89 25 78
Val Buëch-Méouge Ribiers Vide grenier and barter of Minots Ribierois. Drinks and restoration. Large shaded location, vehicle on location. All day at the stadium. Exhibitor: € 10. 07 82 94 61 13
Barret-sur-Méouge Meeting and sharing day at the ECOLOC Association. Games, music, bicycles, walks, shared meals … Entrance fee: 5, 7, 10 € and more … 06 17 60 79 13
Sisteron Agenda May 2018: 2nd week of May
Tuesday, May 8
Val Buëch-Méouge Ribiers
9th Festival des Plantes: 40 professional exhibitors from the garden world. You will be able to wander in all conviviality, and take advantage of the various workshops, demonstrations of know-how and exhibitions. From 9:30 to 18:30, Tuscany Park. 04 92 62 20 07
Val Buëch-Méouge Châteauneuf de Chabre Vide grenier and craft market: come find bargains and discover our local products and crafts. All day in the village. 06 30 09 16 64
Wednesday, May 9
Mison Recital of the female vocal ensemble of the Sisteron School of Music. Conductor: Hélène Hebrard, piano: Daniel Avedikian. At 8 pm, Notre Dame de la Baume. 04 92 61 40 50 | 06 61 12 71 95
Thursday, May 10
Orpierre Picnic in the forest of Beynaves: friendly meeting and meals from the bags). Hike from Orpierre (at 10:30) or carpool (at 11:45), go to the Tourist Office. After the meal: stroll, petanque and various games. Free. 04 92 66 30 45
Serres Classical concert and contemporary tunes with the unusual Trio: HervébSugier, synthesizer, Geneviève Sugier, singer, Elie Pelligrino, flute. At 5:30 pm at the church. 06 85 48 38 68
Sisteron 80’s musical evening: a tribute to artists and hits who made the 80’s a great time for music. To do this, a group worthy of embodying perfection in this syle, the combo of the brothers Garcia de Sisteron: Blue Jean’s! At the Brasserie Entre Potes. 04 92 61 33 89
Sisteron Vide greniers organized by the Ch’tis of Here and Elsewhere, in partnership with the association of the traders of Val de Durance. All day at the Val de Durance shopping center. Free access, exhibitor: 10 € for 5 meters. 06 11 80 07 15
From Thursday, May 10 to Sunday, May 13
Monêtier-Allemont 20th Enduro carp at Lake Vivas. 06 77 07 09 12
Friday, May 11
Val Buëch-Méouge Ribiers Concert of the Choir of Touvet with his choir of men I Caprini. Concert for the benefit of the League Against Cancer. At 6:30 pm at the Church. Free participation. 04 92 65 09 38
Garde-Colombe Eyguians Evening “soups and reels”: wild food and medicinal plants, crest and here. At 6:30 pm, Vital Gillo multipurpose room. Free participation.
From Friday, May 11 to Saturday, May 12
Upaix Fête de Rourebeau : a festive weekend, with fireworks on Saturday. Free access. 06 89 98 91 22
Agenda Sisteron May 2018: the weekend of May 12th and 13th
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, Saturday May 12th
Laragne-Montéglin 8th Plants fair: a great festival of plants, garden, flowers of all kinds with many exhibitors on these various spring themes! Free games specially for kids! Rue de la Paix and courtyard of the Castle, from 7h to 18h. Free. 04 92 65 09 38
Mison Les Armands 80’s party hosted by DJ CO. At 20 o ‘clock. Price: 8 €. 06 11 80 07 15
Val Buëch-Méouge Châteauneuf de Chabre Competition of boules in Provencal doublet. 04 92 65 28 17
Val Buëch-Méouge Châteauneuf de Chabre Belote marathon at the village hall. 04 92 65 28 17
From Saturday, May 12 to Sunday, May 13
Trescléoux 6th Trail of Peace: run for Peace, in the heart of Baronnies!
Saturday: Ascent of the Colombe (3,5km – 650mD +).
Sunday: Martin Luther King course (16km – 900mD +), Jean Jaurès (9,5km – 480mD +) and discovery trail Florence Arthaud (3km – 80mD +). At the stadium.
Prices: Ascent of the Dove 10 €, Florence Arthaud course 10 €, Jean Jaurès 16 €, Martin Luther King 20 €. 06 71 92 95 10 | 04 92 32 34 04
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, Sunday 13 May
Garde-Colombe Saint Genis Vide greniers of the Festival Committee, all day at the water level of Riou. Free access. 06 80 20 74 59
Laragne-Montéglin Vide greniers of the Red Cross, all day on the parking lot of Véragne. 04 92 65 23 49
Melve Meals mussels fried under the yard, reservation before 9/05. 06 10 39 05 81
Sisteron Agenda May 2018: 3rd week of May
Monday, May 14
Laragne-Montéglin Coffee discovered by UTL Buëch-Durance: quantum physics, new theories and applications in technology, by Angélique Biller, lecturer. Where are we discovering the world of the infinitely small? Le P’tit Gourmet restaurant from 18h to 19h30. Price: € 7, reduced: € 5 (member), 1 drink included. 06 86 84 90 26
Wednesday, May 16
Garde-Colombe Eyguians Felt workshop from 14h to 18h30 at the Terre et Laine boutique. Price: 40 €. On registration: 04 92 66 32 11
Thursday, May 17
Curbans Afternoon dancing musette with Emmanuel Patras. Free admission, remember to book if you want lunch. Restaurant the route of the Real, from 14h to 18h. Free entry. +33 (0) 4 92 57 77 35 | 06 95 74 78 54
La Bâtie-Montsaléon Handicraft market from 18:30 to 22h, Place de la Mairie.
Local and artisan producers, possibility of restoration on the spot, refreshment room. 04 92 52 72 75
Rosans Film analysis workshop: “Eight and a half” by Federico Fellini. From 5 pm to 8 pm in the St Arey room. Price: 8 €.
Le vendredi 18 mai
L’Épine Meal concert with the group Riv’Rains guitar trio. Homemade pasta meal, sauces to choose from. At 8 pm at the Auberge des Baronnies. Price: meal from 10 to 13 €, concert: participation in the hat. 06 51 12 91 38
Saint-Geniez Soup evening: come with your pot of soup (1 liter), your bowls, cutlery without forgetting a piece of bread and cheese, your funny stories to share; cornerche from 18h (and after the soup if you wish!). In the vaulted room, free.
Agenda Sisteron May 2018: Pentecost: the weekend of May 19th and 20th
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, from Saturday May 19th to Monday 21st
Sisteron Pentecost Festivities.
Friday: from 3 pm opening of the carnival, musical aperitif and public ball with the Blue Jean’s orchestra from 6.30 pm to 8 pm and from 9 pm to 1 am, rue de Provence.
Saturday: musical entertainment with Artsimut from 11h to 12h30 and from 15h to 17h in the city; at 18h rue de Provence aperitif concert with Les Touristes des Alpes and Harmonie de Brignoles; from 18h30 to 20h and from 21h30 to 1h place of the musical aperitif clock and public ball with Trio Azur.
Sunday: at Pierre Lanza stadium Provencal jue doublette at 9:30 sponsor contest (300 €) and 14:30 complementary in 3 parts (100 €); at 10:30 am wandering around the city with the Boumas Band; animations with the Sisteron Quadrille in the old people’s homes at 2.30pm at Les Cigalines and 4.30pm at the Visitandines; from 15h to 17h rue de Provence concert by Julie Jourdan; from 18h30 to 20h and from 21h to 1h rue de Provence musical aperitif and public ball with the orchestra Robert Piana.
Monday: from 3 pm to 5 pm rue de Provence concert with the saxophone quartet 17.45; from 18h30 to 20h and from 21h to 1h rue de Provence musical aperitif and public ball with the Smooth Shadows orchestra; at 22h round of the Medisance fireworks. 06 83 73 84 02
Montfroc – Les Omergues
Festival Le Chant de la Terre : Song of the Earth Festival: a cultural festival, creative and convivial, a field of possibilities between the human and the earth. Saturday at the Château de Montfroc: at 7 pm opening of the festival and drink of friendship; at 19.30 “Impulse!” creation dance and aerobatics by Cie Delighted Arts; at 8:30 pm dinner followed by fireworks.
Sunday at Moulin de la Viorne (Les Omergues): from 11h to 13h and from 15h to 17h workshop creation of lanterns by Insolite Lights; at 13h
lunch ; at 18h opening of the exhibition “On the trace of my engravings” by Lucie Binisti; at 19h dinner; at 8:30 pm “Waiting for Giono” musical and poetic performance followed by the lanterns parade Unusual Lights.
Monday at Château de Montfroc : at 12 o’clock discovery “Fashion, environment, consciousness and temporality” Caroline Hanny; at 12:30 lunch; at 14h “Over time” artistic performance and participatory textile work, coffee meets.
Shows: € 15 (10 € member, 16 to 18 € 8, free – 16 years); lantern workshop € 5 (free with the festival pass); festival pass € 20 (15 € membership), lunch for 12 €, possibility of accommodation on site (at the Moulin de la Viorne or at Château de Montfroc). Information: +33 (0) 6 14 65 52 43 | 06 73 01 10 86
Saturday, May 19
Sisteron
Nuit Européenne des Musées : European Night of Museums: the “class work”, an operation that allows students from primary to high school to become smugglers of culture. Through their imagination and in various forms (comic strip, photo, theater, video, …) they will present an exhibit in the museum or reserves. At 18h at the Gallo-Roman Museum, free admission. 04 92 61 54 50
Serres Dance party hosted by Marco Impératori and his Orchestra. At 9.30 pm in the village hall. Entry: 11 €. 04 92 67 07 95 | 06 76 99 63 72
Sisteron Musical evening: Fiesta y Compas. These are the kings of gypsy music. The infernal trio gratifies us dancing sounds to perfection, lending itself without question to a flamenco circumstance. An ability to wriggle the strings and the wood of the guitars. At the Brasserie Entre Potes. 04 92 61 33 89
Garde-Colombe Eyguians Felt workshop from 14h to 18h30 at the Terre et Laine boutique. Price: 40 €. On registration: 04 92 66 32 11
From Saturday, May 19 to Sunday, May 20
Valdoule Montmorin Wild cooking course: for a day or a weekend, go to the discovery of wild edible plants! At the Gite de Praboyer. The day: 38 € meal included, the weekend: 115 € accommodation and meals included. 04 92 66 03 37
Sisteron Agenda May 2018: 4th week of May
Monday, May 21st
Garde-Colombe Lagrand Discovery of the plants of the hills. Family discovery tour of plants: (re) discover some plants in our environment, their different properties and tips for use. With tasting based on goat cheese, flowers or plants. From 10am to noon, at the Coq Farm Donkey. Adult: 6 €, child: 4 €. On reservation: 06 79 79 30 04
Thursday, May 24
Serres
The Thursdays of the CEM: aperitif concert with the group Ganef, music klezmer. Olivier Richeaume on violin and Vincent Bader on accordion. Drink on the spot. At 18:30 at Hang’Art. Participation in the hat. 04 92 46 84 24
Mison
UTL conference: the sexual practices of birdlife. In relation to the success of reproduction: partners, parades, …. by Pierre Adrien Reynaud, ornithologist, Doctor Es Sciences. From 18h30 to 20h at the University of Free Time. Price: 5 €, member: 3 €. 06 86 84 90 26
La Bâtie-Montsaléon Handicraft market from 18:30 to 22h, Place de la Mairie. Local and artisan producers, possibility of restoration on the spot, refreshment room. 04 92 52 72 75
Sisteron “How much do you want to be different?”: A pragmatic psychology to be happy! From 19:30 to 21:30, at the relaxation room
Body and Consciousness. Price: 40 €, from 16 to 18 years: 20 €. 06 24 72 44 49
Friday, May 25
Turriers Fête des Voisins: come with your basket garnished (plus your plates, glasses, cutlery …) and your neighbors! Aperitif offered by the holiday committee. At 19.30, place of the village. 06 63 87 83 15 | 06 29 39 22 88
La Motte du Caire Vide greniers. 06 33 47 76 06
Sisteron The Neighbors Day organized by the Ghent Festival Committee. 06 83 67 27 86
Sisteron Competition petanque mixed triplet (120 €), at 14:30 at Pierre Lanza stadium. 06 83 73 84 02
Agenda Sisteron May 2018: the weekend of May 26th and 27th
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, Saturday May 26th
Ventavon Open Day at the MFR of Ventavon: discover all of his work, his professional alternation courses as well as his premises and his teaching and educational team. From 9h to 13h. 04 92 66 41 15
Laragne-Montéglin Land Art release with Angélique Biller, visual artist, on foot and around Laragne. Like Andy Goldworthy, to be empty-handed to Nature is to allow yourself to procreate an ephemeral work with it. From 14h to 17h. Price: 15 €. On reservation: 06 86 84 90 26
Bayons
Concert for the Celebration of Beaudinard.
Tribute to transhumance, Duo Montanaro, Miquèu and Baltazar, New traditional music. At 4 pm at the Hameau de Beaudinard. Price: € 7. 09 63 56 99 80
Val Buëch-Méouge Ribiers Concert: the great French songs. At 18h, Robert Veret room. Free. 04 92 65 09 38
Sisteron Variety dance show: Irish dance, cabaret, flamenco, dance hall, salsa, oriental dance, zumba, jazz dance, ragga dance and singing. Drink on the spot. At 20:30, the Alcazar Room 20:30. Adult: 6 €, free – 12 years old. 04 92 61 36 50
Sisteron
Les Journées Estivales du Fait Main : The Handmade Summer Days: days where creators, artists and craftsmen mix in the shopping streets of Sisteron. They offer you a moment of sharing and conviviality to discover their know-how, unique pieces, hand-made … Place Paul Arena, free access. 04 92 34 62 93
Sisteron Musical evening: Gibraltar. Confirmed Zicos, an eclectic Pop Rock repertoire in which Anglo-Saxon influences mingle with French influences (Doors, Bowie, Bashung, Noir Désir). At the Brasserie Entre Potes. 04 92 61 33 89
Serres Vide grenier du Jardin des Ophéliades. 06 12 85 20 54
From Saturday, May 26 to Sunday, May 27
Valdoule Montmorin Wild cooking course: for a day or a weekend, discover the wild edible plants! Gite Praboyer. The day: 38 € meal included, the weekend: 115 € accommodation and meals included. 04 92 66 03 37
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, Sunday 27 May
Laragne-Montéglin Mother’s Day Concert by the Musical Society. At 17h, in front of the cinema Le HublOt. Free. 06 84 20 25 06
Serres Mikado vocal group concert. Popular or composite songs, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Africa, Latin America, Gospel, Renaissance. At 6:30 pm at the Church. Free. 04 92 67 00 67
Sisteron Agenda May 2018: 5th week of May
Tuesday, May 29
Laragne-Montéglin Exit of the UTL: the Strong Place of Montdauphin. Visit circuit: treetop bezel, underground, powder magazine, arsenal, the fortifications of Vauban and barracks Rochambeau, … Price: 30 € (coach, guided tour and lunch included).
On registration (limited places): 06 86 84 90 26
Thursday, May 31
La Bâtie-Montsaléon Handicraft Market from 6.30 pm to 10 pm, Place de la Mairie. Local and artisan producers, possibility of restoration on the spot, refreshment room. 04 92 52 72 75
Sisteron agenda May 2018: EXHIBITIONS
Sisteron Agenda May 2018, all the exhibitions
From Saturday, April 21 to Tuesday, May 15
Laragne-Montéglin Bobbin lace and felted wool, by Isabelle Cosmi and Natacha Fée; demonstrations. At the tourism office. 04 92 65 09 38
From Tuesday, May 1st to Sunday, June 3rd
Sisteron The Art of May: “Fragments” by JCL and Alain Blancard. Alain Blancard’s photographic work consists of capturing real moments of nature, objects, people, according to often random encounters. The help of JCL is used to pose the relief that deserves a subject, according to his soul …
At the Domnine Gallery, free admission. Opening Friday, May 4 at 18h, in the presence of artists. 04 92 61 54 50
From Thursday, May 3 to Saturday, May 26
Sisteron Exhibition “figuring the words” by Sid ‘. A singular universe where women have a preponderant place; known women such as Zohra the magnificent, Frida Kahlo or unknowns, but also where the word, the word is intimately related to the work. At the Ornano Space, free admission. Opening Saturday, May 5 in the presence of the artist. 04 92 61 54 50
From Thursday, May 3 to Monday, May 28
Serres Exhibition by Marieke Uyttendaele: acrylic and semifigurative paintings. At the Tourist Office, free admission. 04 92 67 00 67
From Monday, May 14 to Friday, June 1
Sisteron Once upon a time, the young talents of the Municipal Recreation Center.
BD-cartoon workshop by B. Nicolas: 7-17 years old drawing in pencil, pastel, painting … Petit’Argile workshop led by E. Bernard: the colorful creations of the little potters around the Fables of La Fontaine . At the Terre et Temps Museum, free admission. Opening on May 23 at 18h. 04 92 61 54 50
From Tuesday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 29
Sisteron Exhibition by Xavier Cortial “Orchards”. For three years, as the seasons went by, between Tallard and La Saulce, his eyes turned away from a documentary exploration towards a more intimate questioning: the way we perceive the world … At the André-Roman Médiathèque, entrance free. 04 92 61 54 50
From Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27
Sisteron Exhibition of photographs “Horizons from here and elsewhere” by Thierry Peeters, amateur photographer. At Atelier Sist’Arts, free admission. 04 92 61 54 50
From Wednesday, May 30 to Tuesday, June 12
Serres Oil paintings by Hubert Lombard. At the Tourist Office, free admission. 04 92 67 00 67