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The annual weekend event features historic walking tours, a contemporary art exhibition, an open-air painting competition, and live contemporary dance performances across the bastide town.
Historic Walking Tours and Exhibitions in the Bastide
Events begin on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with a guided walking tour organized by the Siriona association, starting at 2:30 p.m. from beneath the Halle, following a 2:15 p.m. gathering. According to municipal announcements detailed by Le Républicain, the route uses reproductions of vintage postcards and early engravings to showcase local sites that have vanished or undergone major structural changes. Additionally, the Halle hosts a reportage photography exhibition curated by the local media outlet Ismée, l’Encre deux mers.
Cadillac Health Centre Opens Its Historic Gates
For the third year, the Centre Hospitalier de Cadillac participates in the European Heritage Days, opening its doors on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Based on program details reported by Le Républicain, the institution highlights a 400-year history tied closely to the town and its ducal castle. The hospital aims to use the open-house event to shed light on mental health topics and reduce social stigma surrounding psychiatric conditions.
- Guided History Tours: Scheduled at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:45 p.m., limited to groups of 12 people (no wheelchair accessibility).
- Escape Game: Titled “La pierre de folie,” sessions run at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for groups of four to six participants upon registration (no wheelchair accessibility).
- Historical Presentation: “L’héritage des Marguerites, patrimoine en danger” takes place at 11:00 a.m., 2:45 p.m., and 3:15 p.m. for groups up to 15 people (wheelchair accessible).
Open-Air Painting Competition and Contemporary Dance Finale
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the streets of Cadillac operate as an open-air art studio for the “Venez peindre en bastide!” competition. According to Le Républicain, participants of all ages focus on the theme of the bastide, its heritage, and the Garonne river. Registration opens under the Halle at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome coffee, followed by prize distributions from the Municipality of Cadillac, the Union des Villes Bastides de Gironde, and a youth category award at 4:45 p.m., concluded by a celebratory cocktail at 5:00 p.m.
Alongside these events, the ducal castle exhibits its Drôles de meubles collection, while the Saint-Blaise – Saint-Martin association welcomes visitors at the local church and ducal chapel.
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