Bordeaux: Expo "l'Inde du bout de mon crayon"

From March 27 to 29, 2026, the Occ'ygène show returns to the MEETT in Toulouse. My Atlas and Les Rencontres Voyageurs are welcoming Cimalp as a partner for this year's event. Cimalp: French outdoor equipment brand Founded in 1964 by a mountaineer in the Drôme region, Cimalp designs technical clothing and accessories for mountain activities and the great outdoors. The brand will be part of all the weekend’s conferences and activities, sharing its expertise on hiking, trekking, and itinerant travel gear. The three-day program The 400 m² Rencontres Voyageurs space offers a varied schedule (still being fine-tuned): Friday, March 27: The "Small Talk" for free exchanges between visitors and travelers, a travel video masterclass hosted by Campers Lab, talks on solo female travel, and authentic Tunisia with the National Tourism Office. Saturday, March 28: Conferences on bike travel and solo female travel, a screening and talk by Stéphane Crobarieu, a practical workshop "packing your backpack" with the FFRandonnée Occitane, and a meet-up with Morgane Lefèvre sharing her journey "Au bord des Mondes, from the Alps to Persia." Sunday, March 29: A conference on solo female hiking, a video masterclass, a technical session on long-distance vehicle preparation, and the "World Connoisseurs" quiz to wrap up the show. Come meet us! The My Atlas team will be there all weekend, alongside the Voyage Forum community and many passionate travelers. It’s the perfect opportunity to chat about your escape plans, share experiences, pick up practical tips, and discover off-the-beaten-path routes. In a friendly bivouac atmosphere, come discuss vehicle setups, favorite destinations, or simply meet other adventurers who share your thirst for discovery. Free tickets with My Atlas My Atlas is offering free entry to the show. Book your tickets via this link: https://billetterie-tev.teamaxess.com/webshop/402/tickets?voucher=OCCRENC26 Practical info: MEETT - Toulouse Exhibition Center March 27-29, 2026 Friday and Saturday: 10 AM–7 PM / Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM More info: https://lesrencontresvoyageurs.fr/occygene/ https://www.salon-occygene.com/fr

Mark your calendars: from March 26 to 28, the MEETT in Toulouse will transform into a base camp for all adventure enthusiasts. At My Atlas, we wouldn’t miss this for the world! We’ll be back alongside the Rencontres Voyageurs to celebrate what makes us tick: travel in all its forms. The big news this year? We’ve set up a 400 m² space designed like a real bivouac. The idea is simple: come together, share a coffee (or a tip!) and chat with those who hit the road. Whether you're a van life fan, a solo trekker, or curious about expedition vehicles, the vibe will be all about friendliness. We’re also lucky to have Cimalp with us. The go-to brand for outdoor gear will be there to share their expertise and help you gear up for your next challenges.

Get inspired The program is already shaping up to be packed:

Masterclass on how to create amazing travel videos. Talks and interviews with inspiring globetrotters. Hiking and road trip focus for all types (bike nomads, adventurers, families...).

Whether you dream of a micro-adventure in the Pyrenees or a cross-continental journey, come get inspired and meet a community just like you.

📍 Practical info (so you don’t miss a thing):

Where? MEETT – Toulouse Exhibition Center. When? Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, 2026. Hours: 10 AM–7 PM (6 PM on Sunday). Price: Only 4 € (free for under-18s, students, and job seekers).

More info on the program here The festival website

A must-attend event for all adventure and discovery enthusiasts: My Atlas will be back at Occ'ygène in Toulouse from March 26 to 28, 2026! Like last year, we’ll be partners of the Les Rencontres Voyageurs space, a place for authentic exchanges between globetrotters, adventurers, and dreamers of distant lands. This year, a great new addition: Cimalp will join us throughout the conferences and activities to share their passion for the outdoors and high-quality gear. Over these three inspiring days, the program includes: themed conferences (responsible travel, off-the-beaten-path destinations, van life road trips...), meet-ups with inspiring travelers, masterclasses (travel video, nomadic cooking), the famous travelers’ quiz, and a friendly atmosphere around the bivouac. The perfect opportunity to plan your next getaways, swap practical tips, and discover the latest trends in itinerant travel. Whether you're into camper vans, hiking, or long-term travel, come find us at MEETT (Toulouse Exhibition Park) for three days under the banner of adventure and sharing!

Itinérance Festival in Cornimont, Vosges, will return from April 24 to 26, 2026. The success of the 2025 edition confirmed the desire to continue the adventure.

Dedicated to human-powered travel, this year’s festival will feature a smaller but highly complementary lineup of speakers. A single guest may discuss bike or foot journeys, long-distance trekking across major European or remote mountain ranges, or even mountaineering. The sea will also be a key theme.

Most speakers are travel writers, and storytelling will take center stage—especially with Pierre Herant, a sought-after author among publishers. Among the standout topics, resilience in the face of illness will be explored through Alexandra Husta’s epic cycling journeys. Extreme travel will also be highlighted, driven by Blandine Dupuis’s physical and moral commitment. Hugo Faivre is biking across France to meet bears in the Pyrenees. Luc Devors will delve into the bonds formed with companions during demanding projects, while Julien Humbert will discuss the challenges of leaving home and being away for years. Sailors Gilles Jaulet will share his sailing experiences, and Guy Lecointre will recount his solo sea-kayak expedition to Cape Horn with total autonomy. All speakers will also share their solo travel experiences.

A special family session on Friday afternoon will let kids ask questions and chat freely with the speakers. Photographic exhibitions will round out the program, including one on Vosges mountain wildlife by a Cornimont native, whose close connection with wild animals is striking.

True to the 2025 edition, sunrise hikes will return on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, to the town’s high points. These unique moments will combine landscape discovery—guided by a local expert—with readings from works by attending travel writers.

Cornimont’s town hall will provide its spacious polyactivity center, and admission will remain free, as in 2025. The association Cook’ Events Services, led by Nadège Perrier, will run the bar and catering, with proceeds supporting initiatives for people with disabilities.

Whether scaling rock faces, thriving on trails, hitting the road, or sailing the seas, the festival’s celebration of travel reminds us that age is never a barrier to exploring our world.

ROCK & CARS Festival in Lavaur (81) from June 12 to 14, 2026 - Open to all - Vintage cars, US cars, Rods, Kustoms, and Motorcycles, - Blues, Rockabilly, and Rock 'n' Roll festival.

FREE ENTRY - Over 900 cars expected, - Hundreds of Harley bikes and other brands, - Pin-up contests, various stalls, refreshment stands, - Several rides, - On-site food options.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12: 7:00 PM – Bands playing in Lavaur bars

SATURDAY, JUNE 13: 2:00 PM – Site opens / Car and motorcycle exhibition / Stalls / on-site food

6:00 PM – THE SOPHISTICATED CATS Big Band (France – Rock 'n' Roll) 8:00 PM – GAELLE BUSWEL (France – Blues Rock) 10:00 PM – THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT (USA – Garage Rock) Midnight – ROD BARTHET (France – Blues Rock)

SUNDAY, JUNE 14: 9:00 AM – Site opens 10:00 AM – Car and motorcycle ride 11:00 AM – Car exhibition / stalls / on-site food 12:00 PM – Pin-up parade and contest

1:00 PM – MAT & The Messengers (France – Americana) 3:00 PM – ERVIN TRAVIS & His Wild Blue Caps (France – Rockabilly) 5:00 PM – Awards for cars and motorcycles 5:30 PM – ERVIN TRAVIS & His Wild Blue Caps (France – Rockabilly)

Hey friends! To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the group Fanna-Fi-Allah will be performing a concert at the theater in Paris on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 7 PM at the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell. If you'd like to join, here are the details:

Practical info: Artists: Fanna-Fi-Allah – Traditional Sufi Qawwali Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 – 7 PM Venue: Théâtre du Gymnase, 38 Bd de Bonne Nouvelle, Paris 10th Tickets: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/my-media/evenements/soiree-soufie-qawwali-fanna-fi-allah Promo Code: FANNA15

Thanks, everyone

Hi everyone, This Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, the Kahnawake Pow Wow will take place (on the South Shore of Montreal). For those interested, here are the details: Echoes Of A Proud Nation Pow-Wow – Renewing Our Spirits Through The Power Of The Drum

Bring hats and water, as there isn’t much shade on the site..... But it’s definitely worth checking out 😛

Hi there, the Itinérance Festival in Cornimont is coming up fast. Here’s the latest mountain-themed podcast episode talking about the festival.

https://www.resonance-fm.com/podcast/2504%20chronique%20montagne%20festival.MP3

Generous cyclists at the téléthon Sure, it’s not a bike trip in the traditional sense— more like a "journey around my room" and rock around the clocks (in Faverges) on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Just a way to take part in the téléthon, add my little stone to the building, and... get the bikes out. No big trips, but a peek at the Viuz church (a remarkable Romanesque church) and the *hourd* in Faverges. Plus, it’s on the route of the Seyssel-Annecy bike path: Faverges–Albertville–Grenoble–Valence.

http://cbandiera.free.fr/telethon/reportages/2024/

Hello everyone, the program for the Itinérance Travel Festival in Cornimont is finalized. Over four days, conferences will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM on May 8, 9, and 10. On May 11, the schedule is 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The event will be held at the multi-activity hall, 16 rue des Grands Meix, Cornimont 88310.

The speakers will share their experiences traveling by bike, on foot, and also in mountaineering.

Cornimont can be reached via a 25-kilometer cycling path from Remiremont train station, which is very well connected.

Photo exhibitions will be displayed on the following themes:

The Abruzzo region Wildlife of the Vosges The road workers of the Himalayas Faces of the world: photos taken during an 8-year walk around the Earth The photo series by the Cyclo Camping International association

On the mornings of May 9, 10, and 11, meet-ups will be organized at scenic high points around Cornimont for intuitive music performances and readings of excerpts from long-term travelers' books, particularly by Caroline Moireaux (you can easily find her website). The meet-ups start at 6:15 AM, with returns no later than 10:00 AM.

Admission is free. Don’t hesitate to contact the Cornimont tourist office for all practical details. By phone at +33 3 29 24 12 17 or via their website, which you can easily find online.

Hope to see many of you there!

Feel free to reach out to me in this thread if you have any questions. Luc

Come on, let’s give a little shout-out to this stunning country that desperately needs more tourists...

Soon, the Medayin Festival of Ancient Cities in December. It happens every year... It rotates between Ouadane, Tichitt, Oualata, and Chinguetti, where it’ll be this year...

Access is easy by vehicle, and it’s a gorgeous area... Don’t hesitate to ask if you’ve got questions about the region...

Ascension is the time for the P'tits Gros, the BMH & Co association is organizing a gathering for off-road travel lovers, from 4x4s to vans and heavy-duty trucks. On the first day, arrival at the bivouac means first meetings and discussions about travel, vehicle conversions, and always a bit of mechanics. Over the following days, everyone can test their vehicle on an evolution course, and it all wraps up with our association's general assembly followed by a meal. To register for the gathering, CLICK HERE https://forum.debucquoi.com/

Hi, Just a heads-up if you're in Montreal this weekend. It's the bike show at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from February 21 to 22. Enjoy your visit! 🙂

Here are the dates for some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe in 2024 (not an exhaustive list): 🎄🎁❄️

🇩🇪 Berlin (Gendarmenmarkt), Germany - 25 November to 31 December 🇸🇰 Bratislava, Slovakia - 21 November to 6 January 🇧🇪 Bruges, Belgium - 22 November to 5 January 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium - 29 November to 5 January 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary - 15 November to 1 January 🇩🇪 Cologne, Germany - 18 November to 23 December 🇫🇷 Colmar, France - 26 November to 29 December 🇩🇰 Copenhagen (Tivoli Gardens), Denmark - 16 November to 2 January 🇵🇱 Krakow, Poland - 29 November to 26 December 🇷🇴 Craiova, Romania - 15 November to 5 January 🇩🇪 Dresden (Striezelmarkt), Germany - 27 November to 24 December 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Edinburgh, Scotland - 15 November to 4 January 🇸🇪 Gothenburg (Liseberg), Sweden - 16 November to 30 December 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany - 13 November to 29 December 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland - 1 December to 22 December 🇫🇷 Le Barcarès, France - 16 November to 5 January 🇧🇪 Liège, Belgium - 29 November to 30 December 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London (Hyde Park), England - 21 November to 5 January 🇱🇺 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg - 23 November to 24 December 🇵🇹 Madeira, Portugal - 1 December to 5 January 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester, England - 8 November to 22 December 🇫🇷 Metz, France - 24 November to 30 December 🇫🇷 Montbéliard, France - 23 November to 24 December 🇫🇷 Mulhouse, France - 22 November to 23 December 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany - 25 November to 24 December 🇩🇪 Nuremberg, Germany - 29 November to 24 December 🇵🇱 Poznan, Poland - 19 November to 23 December 🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic - 30 November to 6 January 🇱🇻 Riga, Latvia - 29 November to 2 January 🇫🇮 Rovaniemi, Finland - 30 November to 22 December 🇸🇪 Stockholm (Skansen), Sweden - 30 November to 23 December 🇫🇷 Strasbourg, France - 27 November to 27 December 🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia - 22 November to 27 December 🇳🇱 Valkenburg, Netherlands - 16 November to 29 December 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland - 29 November to 6 January 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria - 13 November to 23 December 🇵🇱 Wroclaw, Poland - 29 November to 7 January 🇨🇭 Zurich, Switzerland - 23 November to 24 December

Feel free to suggest other beautiful Christmas markets in Europe with their 2024 dates!

I’ll be in Vienna from June 6th to 9th, 2024, and I’m looking for a classical music concert at a reasonable price (under 50 €). My searches haven’t turned up anything… If you’ve got any ideas…

Question about the Rodeo Live Stock Show:

Hi, does anyone know what this is about, what the usual hours are, and how much time we’d spend there on average with two kids aged 10 and 13? We checked the website, but it’s confusing... Rodeo, singers, meals, carnival?

And it looks like the dates only run from early March to late March, but we’ll be there in early April.

Thanks for your feedback!

The Cyclo Camping International association, which brings together and informs bike travelers, is organizing a bike travel festival on February 8–9, 2025, in Le Mans. If you're the author of a book related to bike travel and you'd like to attend the festival, don't hesitate to contact me by replying to this message. Looking forward to hearing from you! Pibelle

hi,

for those interested in Mongolia in winter and more specifically the 1000 Camels Festival in the Gobi, it’s now held in the town of Dalanzadgad, which you can reach by bus from the capital (2 daily buses, about 14 hours journey). It takes place in early February, February 1-3. (It used to be held in the small village of Bulgan, lost in the middle of the Gobi.)

happy travels

Hi everyone, it’s with a little pang in my heart that I’m back here chatting after four long years away.

In May 2025, the village of Cornimont is organizing a travel festival called Itinérance. I’m sharing the two communication documents, knowing that we’re also looking for speakers. We already have quite a few lined up. We’re not just looking for technically polished films with stunning drone footage. We’re looking for people who want to share their passion, whether it’s a trip around their department or a journey around the world.

ITINERANCE PRESS RELEASE – October 2024

Itinérance, the travel festival, from your doorstep to the ends of the Earth First edition, May 8–11, 2025, Polyactivity Center in Cornimont (Vosges)

What could be a more beautiful journey than one that loops right from your doorstep, on foot or by bike, in the spirit of the ancient pilgrims of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle?

For this first edition, Itinérance aims to celebrate local travel, in France and nearby regions, while also making room for distant expeditions that require motorized transport.

Talks, photo exhibitions, personal stories, films... will highlight the harmony with nature, the joy of unexpected encounters along the trail or road, the lightness of minimalist logistics, and the discovery of landscapes in all their simplicity and authenticity.

Cornimont is an hour’s bike ride from Remiremont train station via the Voie Verte, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges, in the Hautes-Vosges area. A bus line also connects Remiremont train station to the center of Cornimont.

For more information: itinerance.cornimont@gmail.com Facebook: Itinérance Cornimont