Weekend outings in Vaucluse: indulgence and solidarity on the program on November 16 and 17.

What are you going to do this weekend? Here are our favorite outings!

> The 19th edition of the Gastronomic Weekend, November 15, 16 and 17 at the Célestins church on Place des Corps Saints in Avignon

Organizer of the event in partnership with the city of Avignon, the Vaucluse Chamber of Agriculture is still planning a large tasting area on the square in front of the Célestins church with: aligots, duck confit, chestnuts, pancakes, Farmer burgers and hot wines.

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> Change of department, direction Barbentane for several days of reforestation in Montagnette, from November 16 to December 14, Monday to Saturday inclusive.

The “Thousands of trees for the Montagnette” operation begins, join the volunteers who will take turns from Monday to Saturday, to bring life back to the Montagnette: register at the Barbentane town hall reception on 04 90 90 85 85.

A traumatic fire

In July 2022, a major fire ravaged the Montagnette massif near Avignon, destroying 1,600 hectares of vegetation. Triggered by sparks from a passing train, the fire spread quickly due to high heat and wind. The residents of Barbentane had to be evacuated as a safety measure, and firefighters fought tirelessly to protect homes. This event caused heavy environmental losses, with local flora and fauna being severely affected. Reforestation initiatives have been put in place to restore the massif.

Already in January 2024, around a hundred people gathered to reforest the Montagnette. At the initiative of the city and l’association A.R.P.C.V., 250 trees and shrubs of ten different species, including flowering ash and hawthorn, were planted by volunteers.

Reforestation of Montagnette, we’re doing it again!

The operation “Thousands of trees for Montagnette” begins this Saturday, November 16, 2024, sponsored by Glenn Viel, the starred chef of Oustau de Baumanière. Meet at 9:00 a.m. on the Séquier esplanade for the opening in his presence.

The town of Barbentane invites all residents to take part in this collective reforestation project, carried out with the ARPCV association From November 16 to December 14, more than 2,000 volunteers will take turns, from Monday to Saturday, to bring life back to Montagnette . To participate, register at the town hall reception on 04 90 90 85 85.

Have a nice weekend everyone!