Through the efforts of the Association Chemin de la Soie des Cévennes aux Alpujarras, which has recently participated in some cultural events aimed at promoting the silk cultural heritage and its historical routes, the Aracne initiative continues its global journey.
A new website, cheminsdelasoie.com, was recently developed by the association. It provides information on the history of silk in Cévennes aux Alpujarras and allows users to explore the suggested routes and plan the trip using an interactive map.
This ongoing commitment highlights the importance of the Aracne network in promoting the heritage of silk as a bridge between regions and cultures.
The events:
March 28, 2025
General Assembly of Chemins de la Soie-Des Cévennes aux Alpujarras
Presentation of the Deliverable WP4, website, hiking brochure, ARACNE cooperation for the Virtual Silk European Route, the Silk Catalogue and presentation of all completed and ongoing activities.
March 25, 2025
Saint-Andéol-de-Clerguemort
Journée des Ambassadeurs Causses et Cévennes UNESCO
Meeting with UNESCO Ambassadors; presentation of the Cévennes heritage and traditional know-how, exchange between the participants on the advancement of the projects.
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March 19, 2025
Saint-Germain-de-Catberte
Mountain Engineering Project Commitee organized by Des Cévennes au Mont lozère Community of Communes.
Meeting on the analysis of the trails and the future connections between them, presentation of the advance of the differents future works on sites (panels, communication, etc.)
March 18, 2025
Florac
Journée “Gorges-Causses-Cévennes” organised by the Agence d’Attractivité Touristique for the tourism professionals.
an afternoon filled with workshops and visits to different sites from Florac (Tuffery and UNESCO) and discussions on the developement of the ARACNE Project.
March 4, 2025
Saint-Jean-du-Gard
Creation of the Itinerary Commitee with the valorization of GR67 Silk Path
Meeting and Presentation of the ARACNE European Project to all partners concerned.
February 21, 2025
Saint-Hilaire-de-Lavit
Presentation of ARACNE European Project with the projection of the film “La Fabuleuse Histoire de la Soie”
A dedate concerning silk was held with the audience following the film’s showing.
January 24, 2025
Salle du Capitole Alès
“Madame Soie en Cévennes” film projection and conference from Michel Costa in Alès.
As part of the “Japan Comes to the Cévennes” festival, which was themed in 2024 as “Silk, a Thread Stretched Between Occitania and Japan,” and following the success of the November screenings, the Maison de Ma Région in Alès offered a screening of the documentary “Madame Soie Cévennes” on the silk industry, initiated by Mr. Hosoo, a Japanese industrialist, and directed by Mr. Koichi Sato. The screening was attended by Mr. Michel Costa, vice-president of the Cévennes en Soie association.
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