Pastoralism in the Cévennes

As part of the International Year of Pastoralism, this event will showcase the cultural and traditional pastoral practices of our Cévennes; meetings, games, storytelling show, films, producers' market, photo exhibition.

This international year is an opportunity to highlight the link between pastoralism, ecosystems, and the traditional cultures associated with them. It aims to raise awareness of the benefits of pastoral practices in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss, and the development of sustainable food systems; this in order to draw attention to the need to develop better policies that support pastoral production systems and the lives of pastoral communities.
Meetings, exchanges with professionals, games, storytelling show, film screening, producers' market, Land'art, writing workshop, nature walks, exhibitions... will be on the program in the village of L'Espérou during these three days.
Open to everyone !
Event organised by the Culture Aigoual association, as part of its Summer Festival in collaboration with the Cévennes National Park and UNESCO.

You’ll find here:
Friday July 24:
- 8:30 am: Meeting with a sheep shepherd from the summer pasture cooperative. Registration required: 06 04 50 70 70
- 14 pm nature walk "On the trail of the Bearded Vulture" with technicians from the PNC; for experienced walkers. Registration required: 04 67 82 64 67
At the community center / Maison du Carrefour:
- 15pm writing workshop with Cécile Steinlin. Registration required: 04 67 82 64 67
- 17:30 pm Reading "At the Pass" with Bernard Grellier, shepherd
- 19pm aperitif and shared meal
- 20:30pm documentary film "my uncle Griffon" with "Doc'Cévennes" followed by a debate with Uncle Griffon: Raymond.

Saturday July 25:
- 9am 17pm market of producers, exhibitors and artisans related to pastoralism.
Photo exhibition "Women and men livestock farmers of the Cévennes" - PNC
Land Art Animation with Céline Pialot
- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm: Games and activities with the cabin crew
- 11am to 17pm: Escape game hosted by a member of the Interdepartmental Association of the Causses and Cévennes
- 15pm opposite the market hall, storytelling performance with music by René Huré "the life of a Cévennes shepherd"
- 16:30 pm short hike to meet the cattle herd and exchanges with the breeder Arlette Dupont.
House at the crossroads:
- 20pm screening of the film "Horizon Breeders" followed by a discussion with Bernard Grelier, breeder and shepherd

Sunday July 26:
In Valleraugue, hamlet of Pateau:
- 10am to 12pm: Visit to Joël and Jessica Gauthier's goat farm. Registration required: 06 74 37 13 39

Detailed program attached!

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