Afrikabidon

Africa in the heart of Ardèche

Afrikabidon is a unique festival, born from the desire to showcase the richness and diversity of African culture in the enchanting setting of southern Ardèche. Created in 2007 by the association Point Afrique, the festival was held at the Aven Marzal tourist site in Saint-Remèze, a place steeped in history and mystery in the heart of the Gras plateau.

A rich and eclectic program

The festival offered an ambitious program spanning nearly a month, from mid-July to mid-August:

• Concerts by internationally renowned African artists: Amadou et Mariam, Dobet Gnahoré, Tabala Orkestra
• "Crossed perspectives" conferences with personalities such as the philosopher-agronomist Pierre Rabhi and the geographer Sylvie Brunel
• Workshops and courses to discover African know-how: percussion, dance, cooking
• African markets offering crafts, gastronomy, and products from the continent

A festival between land and humanity

Afrikabidon was distinguished by its humanistic and solidarity dimension. Beyond the cultural program, the festival carried a message of encounter, exchange, and mutual understanding between peoples. The "crossed perspectives" conferences brought together intellectuals, artists, and political figures to discuss the challenges facing the African continent.

A resounding success

From its very first edition in 2007, the festival attracted nearly 22,000 visitors, demonstrating the public's enthusiasm for this original initiative. The Aven Marzal site, with its prehistoric caves and zoo, offered a spectacular setting to host this extraordinary event.