Occitan Fortnight celebrates culture and territorial links from November 13-29

The annual "Lòcs e ligams" festival highlights the territories and landscapes of Lot-et-Garonne through various cultural events.

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The Occitan Fortnight is taking place from November 13 to 29, 2026, in Lot-et-Garonne, exploring the theme "Lòcs e ligams" (Places, Links) through a series of cultural events.

The annual festival, aimed at promoting Occitan culture, this year offers an exploration of the connections to territories, landscapes, and words.
The program begins on Friday, November 13, with the show "Fil à Fil" and an inauguration in Meilhan-sur-Garonne. Festivities will continue with a storytelling walk on Sunday, November 15, at the market square in Marmande, and a storytelling evening with Florant Mercadier on Wednesday, November 19, at the Salle La Bartère in Casteljaloux.
Other events are scheduled, including a conference on the place names of Marmandais, led by Patric La Vau on Saturday, November 21, at the town hall in Fourques-sur-Garonne, as well as a screening of the film "Fèsta a Ladèrn" on the same day at Le Plaza cinema in Marmande.
Numerous other events are planned throughout the fortnight.
This program is coordinated by a collective of local associations, including EOE-IEO 47 and ATP Marmande, in partnership with the Departmental Council of Lot-et-Garonne.
Based on information from the official source: Département de Lot-et-Garonne (22/10/2026)