First time

Our first times, Café des idées, Cloître Saint-Louis © Alexandre Quentin / Festival d'Avignon

How do I get there? How to choose? How to prepare?

A first visit to the Festival d’Avignon is a memorable experience, accessible to everyone regardless of age. Special welcoming arrangements and mediation tools help guide this initiation, particularly for school groups or groups from social and medical-social institutions. An exploration notebook invites new festivalgoers to dive into the Festival’s history and discover its major artistic creations. To complement this historical perspective, the Maison Jean Vilar hosts the permanent exhibition Les Clés du Festival. Stories by first-time festivalgoers recounting their experiences can be found on the Festival’s website and social media platforms. 

تشكّل الزيارة الأولى إلى Festival d’Avignon تجربة لا تنسى، متوفّرة للجميع ولكل الأعمار. يسمح استقبال مميّز، وأدوات الوساطة بتوجيه هذه التجربة الأولى، لاسيما للمجموعات الآتية من المؤسسات التعليمية، والاجتماعية، والطبية-الاجتماعية. يمكن الغوص بتاريخ المهرجان واكتشاف إبداعاته الفنية الكبرى عبر سجل استكشافي مخصص. لإكمال هذا المنظور التاريخي، تستضيف Maison Jean Vilar المعرض الدائم Les Clés du Festival. يمكن العثور على روايات هذه التجارب الأولى على موقع Festival d'Avignon الإلكتروني وعلى شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي.   

See shows accessible for the first time

MAIF has developed a mutual insurance model centered on people, aligning the expectations of its members, genuine care for others, the aspirations of employees, environmental preservation, and the company’s long-term interests. This is the essence of the mission-driven company status adopted in 2020.

Because culture enriches and brings people together, MAIF, the leading insurer of associations, supports organizations in this sector to make it accessible to everyone. As a partner of the 'Première fois' program and the eco-responsible policy of the Avignon Festival, MAIF promotes access to culture while respecting the environment.

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