European Heritage Days #JEP2026

A weekend of cultural, historical, and artistic discoveries for audiences of all ages. To celebrate European Heritage Days 2026, the City of Ollioules invites you to enjoy a program rich in encounters, activities, and memorable experiences.

° CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES

Friday, the 18th at 8:30 p.m. – Saint-Laurent Church
“Duo Lyra” Heritage Concert
Harp and mandolin – A repertoire that spans contemporary and world music: from classical to rock, including jazz and French chanson.

Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th—two sessions: at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.—Maison du Patrimoine Métropolitain—20 Rue Gambetta
“A Musical Journey Through the Renaissance” concert

Saturday, the 19th at 8:30 p.m. – Gros Cerveau Municipal Observatory (moved to the Jean Moulin Hall in case of inclement weather)
Performance – “Mission Artemis” by and starring Maxime Touron – “Le Scrupule du Gravier”: A solo performance for a storyteller and an overhead projector. (Theater – storytelling – drawing). Suitable for all ages 10 and up
Reservations required at billetterie-ollioules.mapado.com. Prices: €10; free for children under 12

° OPENING AFTERNOON SNACK EVENTS

Friday, the 18th at 6:00 p.m. – Museum of Keys and Locks – 112 Av. Barthélémy Dagnan
Opening of the 2026 European Heritage Days: Complimentary aperitif for all

Saturday, the 19th at 4:00 p.m. – Ollioules Flower and Olive Tree Museum – 4 rue de la Tour
Complimentary afternoon snack for all – Tour of the Jardin des Heures

Sunday, the 20th at 4:00 p.m. - Public School Museum - 1 Anatole France Ave.
Complimentary snacks for everyone - Tour of the Public School Museum

° ACTIVITIES

Friday, the 18th at 6:30 p.m. – Key and Lock Museum, 112 Dagnan Ave.
Escape game at the museum (teams of 2 to 6 people) – Ages 8 and up
Reservations required: billetterie-ollioules.mapado.com

Continuously on Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Starts at the Ollioules Flower and Olive Tree Museum
Family mystery scavenger hunt through downtown

Running continuously on Saturday, the 19th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Ollioules Flower and Olive Tree Museum
Audio tour and creative workshop led by Christine Bourru

Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th—2 sessions: at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM—Moulin du Lançon, Rue du Lançon
Dance performances: *L’oeuvre spontanée* – From Raw Stone to Plasterwork by the S’HABITER Company / LAMPA Association. (Duration: 1 hour)
Reservations by text message: 06 17 65 74 30

Sunday, the 20th, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Flower bouquet scavenger hunt through the city’s museums, organized by the AM’O association

Sunday, the 20th, at 4:00 p.m. – Public School Museum – 1 rue Anatole France
Quiz for all ages on “school days of yesteryear,” followed by a complimentary snack

° HIKING TOURS

Saturday, the 19th, at 8:30 a.m. (duration: approximately 3.5 hours) Departure from the Bottin-Layet Museum – 2, Travers du Lançon
Discovery hike of the Celto-Ligurian oppidum
Reservations required: billetterie-ollioules.mapad o.com

Sunday, the 20th – 8:30 a.m. (duration: approximately 3 hours) – Departure location provided on tickets
Hike to the headwaters of the Canal des Arrosants - By reservation only

Sunday, the 20th - 2:00 p.m. (duration: approximately 2 hours) - Departure from the Orlandi 2 parking lot - RN8
Exploring the Montauban Estate - By reservation only

Sunday, the 20th – 3:00 p.m. (duration: approximately 3 hours) – Departure from the Ollioules Flower Museum – 4 rue de la Tour
Hike to discover Ollioules’ hidden heritage – By reservation only

° GUIDED TOURS

Friday, the 18th at 5:30 p.m. – Meet on-site at the end of Chemin des Delphiniums in Ollioules
Valbray, an Ollioules-based horticultural farm, with Annick Buisson-Étienne
Reservations required: billetterie-ollioules.mapado.com

Saturday, the 19th, at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – Confiserie Jonquier – 16 Rue Nationale
Reservations: 04 94 63 20 38

Saturday, the 19th, at 2:30 p.m. – Museum of Keys and Locks – 112 Avenue Barthélémy Dagnan
Guided tour led by Marc Hervé, owner of the collection – Reservations required: billetterie-ollioules.mapado.com

Sunday, the 20th at 2:30 p.m. - Key and Lock Museum - 112 avenue Barthélémy Dagnan
Special tour for children ages 6 and up - Reservations required: billetterie-ollioules.mapado.com

Saturday, the 19th, at 3:00 p.m. – Châteauvallon National Theater – 795 chemin de Châteauvallon – www.chateauvallon-liberte.fr
Reservations required

Saturday, the 19th at 4:30 p.m. - Ollioules Flower and Olive Tree Museum - 4 rue de la Tour
Exhibition “From Canvas to Stoneware Flowers: Robert Mendoze and Betzy Augeron” by Didier Martina-Fieschi

Sunday, the 20th at 11:00 a.m. - Ollioules Flower and Olive Tree Museum - 4 rue de la Tour

° MUSEUMS, MONUMENTS, AND EXHIBITIONS (All venues are free to the public)

Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Museums/sites open continuously:

Museum of Keys and Locks—112 av. Dagnan
Ollioules Flower and Olive Tree Museum - 4 rue de la Tour
Public School Museum - 1 av. Anatole France
Cave du Vigneron - 2 rue du Lançon
Moulin de la Tour - 2 rue de la Tour
Ruins of the Feudal Castle - Chemin de Sainte-Barbe

Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Palisson Mill - 153 Chemin du Verger de Saint-Roch or pedestrian access via the Canal des Arrosants

Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Maison du Patrimoine Métropolitain - 20 rue Gambetta

Saturday, the 19th: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, the 20th: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Galerie de l’Olivier - 12 rue Gambetta
Exhibition “Un monde tourné,” Daniel Carrey, woodturner and artisan from Ollioules

Saturday, the 19th: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Center for Arts and Crafts - Mano X Alto - Fablab - 2 rue Arnaud Beltrame
Exhibition by Régine Blanc - Monumental tapestries, a vibrant color palette, and immersive creations that transform the space into a true visual journey.

Saturday, the 19th, and Sunday, the 20th: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Ollioules Heritage Research Group (GRPO) - 1 rue Baudin
Exhibition of olive wood models depicting traditional crafts