In our departments. Dancing, grape harvests, beautiful mechanics... 10 ideas for outings this weekend

Lyon in grand parade mode for the launch of the Dance Biennale

The Dance Biennale officially kicks off this Saturday, and it's counting on its traditional parade to get moving right away this Sunday. The grand choreographic parade will unfold between Place des Terreaux and Bellecour alongside 3,000 amateur dancers who have been accompanied for months by professional choreographers and artists.

The theme of this edition, "recycled dances," is intended to encourage the mixing of genres and the hybridization of styles. Choreographers have been asked to partner with a specialist in a dance other than their own.

Thus Kadia Faraux, who comes from hip-hop, teamed up with a flamenco choreographer from Barcelona and Abdou N'Gom sought out the common points between hip-hop dance and all the African-American dances of the 20s and 30s such as Lindy-hop or the Charleston.

The result will be revealed on Sunday from 4 p.m. on the Lyon peninsula with the nine groups that will be the heart of this ^15th parade.

Loire: exceptional flying and land-based mechanics in Saint-Chamond

Meet us on Sunday, from 8 a.m., at the Planèze airfield in Saint-Chamond, for Admire the exceptional vintage aircraft presented by the association From Earth to Sky. Aircraft will include a Broussard troop transport, two American T6s, a Bücker-Jungman, two US Navy Stearmans, and an Air Force biplane. First flights will also be offered over the Gier Valley and Pilat.

On land, the anniversaries of some exceptional cars will be celebrated, notably the 111th anniversary of Maserati and the 70th anniversary of two models born in 1955: the MGA and the Citroën DS.

Sunday, September 7, Planèze airfield in Saint-Chamond. Admission: 4 euros. Free for children under 12. Information: aeroclub-stchamond.fr .

Ain: return to the Middle Ages in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

The Medieval Festival in Dombes, returning for a second edition, invites you on a magical adventure in the heart of the historic center of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne. This year, the festival is inspired by the theme of “the hero who sleeps in each of us.”

The perfect opportunity to reveal the adventurer, knight, or princess hidden in each visitor. Whether you're passionate about medieval history, a magic lover, or simply looking for a friendly moment, prepare to be transported into the fascinating world of legends. for an unforgettable weekend.

With more than 40 artists and ten troupes, the immersion will be total. The emblematic places of the Dombes city will be transformed into real living stages, where captivating shows will follow one another: captivating concerts, demonstrations of epic combats, medieval dances, fire shows...

Saturday 6th, from 10am to 9:40pm, and Sunday 7th, from 10am to 7:30pm. Book online here .

Jura: Arbois celebrates Biou

This weekend, Arbois will be celebrating the Biou festival, a religious celebration as well as a patronal and secular celebration. Its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List ( more precisely, on the list of intangible cultural heritage) has been requested.

On Saturday, the grape bunch called biou, made from Poulsard and Savagnin, the typical Jura grape varieties, and weighing around 80 kilos, is prepared by the winegrowers. This production period is the first moment of intergenerational gathering. On Sunday morning, the grape bunch is blessed, and a wreath is laid at the war memorial.

Alongside the parade, which will take place on Sunday at 11:30 a.m., there will be a funfair, which will also include a torchlight procession, fireworks and a concert.

Haute-Loire: in Tence, we pay homage to the Marquis de Lafayette

Three days of activities are on the program for this first edition of the Fêtes Lafayette, organized by the Mission Haute-Loire association: 18th ^century reenactment troops century, historic market, cannon firing, parades, conferences, screenings, musical parades, shows, fireworks...

A great opportunity to (re)discover the most famous of the Auvergnats, French hero of the American Revolution, born on September 6, 1757 at the Château de Chavaniac.

Please note that the Tence fashion will be held alongside the festivities.

From Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th. In the city center. Free admission.

Rhône: Dive into the magic of Yggdrasil with the Fort Fort Lointain festival

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Yggdrasil festivals in Lyon, the Fort Fort Lointain festival brings together, this Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, at the Hippodrome de Bron-Parilly, a joyful troupe of artists combined with multiple activities in a medieval-fantasy atmosphere.

This event takes over from the Hatter's Festival which was organized in the same place and at the same time.

Among the personalities announced are Boris Rehlinger, the cult voice of Puss in Boots, Maître Frelon, the modern bard who reinvents French song with a medieval twist and shares his interpretations on YouTube, Bardix the Gaul, inventor of Gaulish Techno, who promises to make the menhirs tremble, and Poisson Fécond, a digital creator followed by millions of subscribers.

Lyon comics will also be part of the celebration, alongside numerous artists and authors who will come to share their world.

Fort Fort Lointain, Saturday 6 (from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday 7 September (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ) at the Parilly racecourse in Bron. Prices: adults: €14; 10 to 17 years: €8; free for children under 10. Program and reservations here .

Peasant agriculture holds a fair in Saint-Étienne

Designed to offer a moment of exchange between farmers and urban consumers, The Verts-de-Terre fair is back for its fourth edition, Saturday and Sunday, in Saint-Etienne, at the foot of Puits Couriot. Games for children, exhibitions, mini-farm, show, screenings, conferences, community village, culinary workshops...

A wide range of family activities will be offered to promote a responsible and sustainable agricultural model and restore meaning to our consumption patterns. Refreshments and food are available on site.

Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, Parc Joseph-Sanguedolce in Saint-Etienne. Free entry. Detailed program here .

Loire: Montbrison celebrates urban cultures

The Urban Show festival returns for its fourth edition to Montbrison, at the Guy-Poirieux venue and its surrounding area, promising a colorful weekend dedicated to urban arts. The event is organized by Forez Colors, an association of graffiti artists, photographers, sculptors, and urban culture enthusiasts.

Graffiti, dance, music, and urban sports come together for an event that attracts young and old alike. The Urban Show is, above all, an invitation to discover and share urban culture in all its diversity.

One of the highlights of the event is the opportunity to try out the different disciplines highlighted: graffiti, skateboarding, breakdancing and even rap writing in the company of the artist KLM.

The highlight of the weekend is the concert evening starting at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday with six hours of music and heavy music on stage with renowned artists bringing together the old and new generations such as Busta Flex, Sinik and L'Uzine.

Urban Show 4, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September from 10 a.m. Free entry, paid concert evening (€27 in advance, €30 on the door). Information, ticketing and detailed program on Facebook .

Ain: 135 beautiful cars expected for the historic climb of Villereversure

The final installment in the trilogy of historic climbs in Ain, the Villereversure climb arrives this Sunday after Treffort and Bettant. With 135 cars, the 19th edition is sold out. There will be a nice diversity of cars with a rather sporty character.

To stay with the historical vocation, a large pinch of cars over 30 years old like the R8 and R12 Gordini, the Alpine, Simca Rallye 2, R5 Turbo, the Golf GTI and 205 Rallye. On the other hand, some exceptional machines: Maserati, Porsche, Ford Focus RS, Porsche GT3 or current Alpine. A handful of single-seaters or racing prototypes and a hint of BMW for drifting and the deal is done for at least five climbs on the track connecting Villereversure to Grand-Corent.

3.2 km on the program, made up of beautiful sequences and two hairpin bends to negotiate. Two climbs take place in the morning and three in the afternoon.

Lyon: the Republic of Canuts harvests its grapes

This Saturday at 3 p.m., at the Parc de la Cerisaie in the 4th arrondissement, the 37th grape harvest, organized under the banner of the République des Canuts, will be in full swing. This time, there will be no parade starting from the Place de la Croix-Rousse due to roadworks.

The grape harvesters are expected with baskets and pruning shears in hand, directly at the Cerisaie park to join the Clos des Canuts vineyard to the music of the “La Bandas Germain” fanfare. After the inductions of new sponsors and the harvest of the precious grapes, the harvest will end with a buffet with wine from the vineyard and pork products.

Please note that on Saturday, September 13, from 9 a.m., the press to extract the grape juice will be put into operation at Place de la Croix-Rousse.