Rodez: Residents Rediscover Their City Through a Memory Project

A project titled "Rodez, a Whole History" allowed residents to share their memories and rediscover iconic city center locations.

Rodez : les résidents redécouvrent leur ville à travers un projet mémoire

Centre Hospitalier de Rodez

The "Rodez, a Whole History" project enabled city residents, particularly former shopkeepers, to share their memories and explore Rodez's heritage through workshops and a guided tour.

Throughout the year, residents participated in a flagship project dedicated to the history of Rodez, titled "Rodez, a Whole History". This initiative aimed to highlight everyone's memories and experiences, especially those of Rodez locals and former downtown shopkeepers.
Through various workshops, combining discussions about memories and manual activities, participants brought the history of their city back to life. These testimonies were then showcased in an exhibition presented in the hall of Peyrières since August. A speaker also shared knowledge about the history of Rodez's streets.
The highlight of this project was a discovery tour of the city center on Monday, October 5th, where a group of residents took a city bus to explore the emblematic sites of the Piton. From the cathedral to the Place de la Cité, via the Place du Bourg and the public garden, each stop provided an opportunity to evoke memories and share anecdotes.
This initiative offered a wonderful interlude of memory, heritage, and conviviality, allowing everyone to reconnect with their city's history and share an emotionally rich moment.
Based on information from the official source: Centre Hospitalier de Rodez (10/11/2026)