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Founded in 1966 at the initiative of Hungarian pianist Georges Cziffra, the Festival de La Chaise-Dieu (Haute-Loire), has progressively become one of the most important summer gatherings of the French music scene.

With the backing of the Michelin Corporate Foundation, the Clermont-Ferrand Metroplitan
Art School (ESACM) is conducting an innovative cultural project to mark the planned demolition of the emblematic Muraille housing development.

Recognised as a private non-profit foundation by the law of 2 July 1996, the Fondation du Patrimoine has become a necessary actor in saving the heritage related to construction, automobiles, natural sites, and the transfer of traditional know-how.

Founded in 1966 at the initiative of Hungarian pianist Georges Cziffra, the Festival de La Chaise-Dieu (Haute-Loire), has progressively become one of the most important summer gatherings of the French music scene.

The Fonds Régional pour l’Art Contemporain Auvergne (FRAC Auvergne) was created in 1985 at the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and of the Conseil Régional (Regional Council) of Auvergne. It has been given four principal missions:

An interview with Jean-Charles Vergne, FRAC Auvergne Manager, January 16th, 2017

Created in 1997, the association called Il Faut Aller Voir (you have to go see) brings together people who are passionate about travel and very keen on discovering other horizons and other cultures in the spirit of independence, far from beaten paths of traditional tourism. It favours an approach focused on human beings, being open to the other and respect of cultural differences.

Insula orchestra, founded in 2012 by Laurence Equilbey, performs at major French and European venues. In 2017, the orchestra moved to La Seine Musicale on the Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt.

Insula orchestra has a dual role in the Auditorium of La Seine Musicale: on the one hand, the orchestra is in residence at the Auditorium and, as such, plays its home productions; on the other hand, it invites various artists to perform at La Seine Musicale.

The Michelin Corporate Foundation puts its weight behind the European Heritage Days, a major architectural event not to be missed by lovers of culture and Europe.