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Full statement from Hervé Lagrange, Head of Schools Dear Parents, Here is some information to help you prepare for your children’s return to school: The start of term is approaching; it will take place on Tuesday 1 September. The timetables for 2026–27 remain unchanged: set your watches!   The gates will open at 8.20 am and 1.50 pm. Class lists will be displayed in the school playgrounds for your information on the morning of the first day of term, before 8.20 am. Primary school: from Year 1 to Year 6. Year 1 pupils or new pupils will be guided by their teachers… Read more

Solidarity is also expressed through a simple but essential gesture: giving blood. A new blood drive is being organised this Friday 26 September, from 10am to 7pm, in the Salle des Fêtes - Espace des Libertés Gérard Saumade, rue de la Source in Villeneuve-lès-Béziers. To save time, you can make an appointment now by following this link: https://efs.link/gGwoQ Since 1 September 2025, the criteria for accessing blood donation have been made more flexible: the duration of several contraindications has now been reduced, which means that blood donations can be... Read more

The summer season is drawing to a close, and what better way to celebrate than by getting together to share a cultural and festive moment, open to all? On Friday 26 September, from 6.00 pm, Villeneuve-lès-Béziers invites you to celebrate the end of summer with a series of artistic and musical discoveries. The evening programme: 6.00pm - La Gabarre (Tourist Office) Opening of an exhibition showcasing local creativity in a unique setting on the banks of the Canal du Midi. Visit the Biz'Arts exhibition (next to... Read more

Your new Centre Communal d'Action Sociale opens its doors on Wednesday 24 September, from 10am to 5pm. Come and find out about all its services, its missions and its actions to help the people of Villeneuve. 34 bis boulevard Gambetta - 34420 Villeneuve-lès-Béziers 04 67 39 90 03 Read more

ENEDIS informs us that a power cut is planned on: 📅 Monday 3 November 2025🕗 From 8H20 to 10H40📍 Sector concerned: Rue des Lilas and surroundings (Poste VERNHES) This interruption is necessary in order to carry out maintenance work on the electricity network. 👉 Recommendations: Read more

On Wednesday 17 September, from 10am to 7pm, EHPAD Les Jardins du Canalet will be hosting a very special open day. This event is first and foremost a time for getting to know each other. Meeting the residents, who will welcome you into their homes, meeting the care and support staff, who work so hard every day, and meeting the families, who are an integral part of the life of the establishment. To give the day a real sense of sharing and conviviality, there will be entertainment at each of the... Read more

Dear parents, Please find below some information to help you with the arrangements for the out-of-school care services: school meals, morning and evening care, study sessions and school transport, so that you can start the new school year with complete peace of mind. Please note that bookings via the Espace Famille are compulsory for all activities. New families are invited to get in touch with the Pôle Enfance Jeunesse 📞04 67 39 39 59. School meals: • Meals must be booked at least 7 days in advance of the date… Read more

Once again this year, on 20 and 21 September, the town will resound with the clang of swords, the songs of troubadours and the merriment of the feasts! 🗓️ Programme: Saturday 20 September, 9.00 am – Place Michel Solans: the chronicle of Villeneuve will be revealed by the learned storyteller André Fratangello. 10.00 am – 6.00 pm: around the village hall, the camp will open with the Maisnie Des Loups de l’Arn and Meles Christi: jousting, archers, fencing, blacksmithing, pottery, storytelling, jewellery, cervoise and a host of other festivities. Admission… Read more

460 positions available throughout France! Registrations are open until 20 October 2025. The first tests will start from 6 to 8 January 2026. For more information: ℹ️ More information and registration 👇 https://www.police-nationale.interieur.gouv.fr/nous-rejoindre https://www.police-nationale.interieur.gouv.fr/nous-rejoindre/nos-voies-dacces/devenir-policier/off/ext Read more

Météo France has placed the Hérault department under an orange alert for thunderstorms and rain-related flooding, effective from 10.00 pm on Wednesday 27 August 2025, and under a yellow alert for rain-related flooding, effective from 8.00 pm on Wednesday 27 August. Tonight, the whole of the Hérault department will be swept by severe thunderstorms moving from west to east. These thunderstorms could bring up to 50 mm of rain in one hour. They will be accompanied by strong gusts of wind of up to 80 km/h, hail and intense lightning activity. The expected total rainfall is… Read more

🗓️Tuesday 9 September 2025, from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm 🚩 Place Jean Jaurès, Béziers Come and meet the team from Maison de Ma Région throughout the morning at Place Jean Jaurès in Béziers to find out about the support and services provided by the Occitanie Region to help with your day-to-day life:  ℹ️ For further information or to book an appointment 📞 04 67 22 89 34 or 📧 maisonregion.herault@laregion.fr Read more

This autumn, Jennifer and Maria are bringing you a programme of fun and creative activities. Workshops, shows, games, literary discussions, book signings, baby reading sessions… There’s something for all tastes and all ages! The events are free and reserved for members ⚠️ places are limited. ℹ️ Information 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MediathequeJeanLaures 🚩 Bookings: Jean Laurès Media Centre 📞 0467394751 Read more

Join us on Sunday 7 September 2025 from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm at the Salle des Fêtes – Espace des Libertés Gérard Saumade for the Associations Forum.  Sport, culture, leisure, community spirit… all the driving forces that bring our town to life will be there to provide information, chat with you and – why not? – perhaps even inspire you to join an organisation! Do come along in large numbers to meet the volunteers and local stakeholders who bring Villeneuve to life every day. ℹ️ Further information: Town Hall reception 📞04 67 39 47 80 Read more