The city of Perpignan, in collaboration with its partners, is organizing a series of events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the writer George Sand's death. The program, titled "Perpignan-Majorca, Dreams and Narratives," will run from October 30 to December 15, 2026, and will explore the life and work of this romantic figure, notably recalling her stay in Perpignan in 1838.
The tribute will begin on October 30 with two events: a guided tour "Sand and Chopin, a Romantic Breath in Perpignan" departing from Le Castillet at 10:30 AM, and a conference "Traveling with George Sand" presented by Marianne and Gilles Miclon at the Casa Xanxo at 3 PM. These events are free upon reservation via the Tourist Office platform.
From November 7 to December 13, the Casa Xanxo will host the exhibition "George Sand, 150 Years of Modernity (1876-2026)," created by the George Sand and Vallée Noire Museum. The exhibition will be accessible Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM, with free admission. Two literary encounters will complement this discovery: on November 14 at 10 AM at the Jean d’Ormesson library, and on November 19 at 6 PM at the Hôtel Pams.
Several shows and film screenings are also planned. On October 31 at 3 PM, a screening of the film "The Children of the Century" at the Media Library auditorium. On November 14 at 3 PM, a theatrical reading "They Said" by Femmes il y a. On November 21 at 5 PM, "George Sand & Marie d’Agoult: An Immediate and Passionate Friendship" at the Jordi Pere Cerdà Municipal Theatre. On November 26 at 7 PM, the show "Dear George Sand" by Emmeline Naert. Finally, on December 1 at 7 PM, the silent film "Mauprat" will be presented as a cine-concert at the Institut Jean Vigo.
Creative workshops are offered for teenagers and families. On November 21, a workshop "Which George Sand Are You?" will take place at the Media Library for ages 12-18. At the Museum of Natural History, two workshops with visual artist Sophie Culot are scheduled for November 18 and 25: creating butterflies and making a naturalist's notebook. On November 28 and 29, the Saint-Éloi festivities will extend the tribute.
For events requiring reservation, contact 04 68 66 30 22 or email bibliotheques.inscriptions@mairie-perpignan.com. Event venues include the Media Library (rue Émile Zola), the Municipal Theatre (place de la République), and the Institut Jean Vigo (rue Jean Vielledent).
