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In New Aquitaine, we support meaningful events, whether they are united, cultural or anchored in the territories, through our partnerships. Here are some great ideas for outings all around you.
The Flow des Gabarriers is a unique event in France, recognized as the longest open water swimming marathon without a stage. Organized in Cognac, this race offers an exceptional 33 km downhill course, which can be completed solo or in relays, as well as several formats adapted to different levels with events of 1 km, 3 km and 16 km.
For its fifth edition, the event will take place on Saturday June 13, 2026 and will offer a total of five events, intended for an audience of experienced swimmers looking for a challenge and sporting adventure.
Created in 2021 by Grégory Lécrevisse and a team of volunteers passionate about swimming, the race crosses 12 Charente villages, offering a strong natural and heritage setting.
The public will be able to follow the entire competition live via the following links: LIVE from the Race and GPS TRACKING.
To find out more: FLOW DES GABARRIERS
And Festival Urbaka is an unmissable street arts event in Limoges, combining live shows, performances and contemporary creations in public spaces.
For this 37th edition, which will be held from June 25 to 27, 2026 In Limoges in the Jardin de l’Evêché, the festival will offer a rich program, bringing together professional companies and emerging artists around various disciplines: street theater, circus, dance, music…
Created to promote artistic creation and encourage meetings between artists and residents, the garden of the bishopric will thus become a real place of life and open-air spectacle throughout the event.
To find out more: URBAKA – STREET ARTS FESTIVAL – LIMOGES
Tulle turns the sound back on and makes the city vibrate to the rhythm of music. The event brings together artists, groups and audiences, and meets in the heart of Tulle where music and celebration take over the streets, squares, terraces and places of life.
Concerts, performances and musical encounters take place in different places in the city, creating a friendly atmosphere. Tulle thus becomes, during the event, a real open-air stage where all generations come together.
Appointment of June 25 to 28, 2026 in Tulle to turn the sound back on!
And to find out more: TULLE BRINGS THE SOUND BACK
Le Festival Josephine Baker will make its return from June 27 to 28, 2026 at the Château des Milandes for a cultural event dedicated to literature, cinema and discussions around the legacy of this emblematic figure.
For two days, the public will be able to discover a varied program combining literary meetings, signings, film screenings and debates, in a place steeped in history having been the home of Josephine Baker.
Designed as a space for sharing and reflection, this festival will highlight culture, memory and major social issues, while offering visitors an immersion in the heart of an exceptional heritage.
To find out more: JOSEPHINE BAKER FESTIVAL
