Festival Bioviv'Art

When living arts meet science

The Festival Bioviv'Art is a unique event in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Born from the desire to create a bridge between living arts and science, this festival takes over the Caves Ecoiffier in Alénya — a former wine estate converted into a cultural space — every late July for three days of performances, conferences, workshops, and exhibitions focused on life and biodiversity.

A multidisciplinary program

The festival offers a rich and accessible program for everyone, from 3 years old. Theater, dance, and music performances are alongside scientific conferences on ecology, biodiversity, and environmental issues. Nature workshops — plant painting, plant identification, insect observation — allow young and old to reconnect with the living world. Exhibitions by committed artists and documentary screenings complete the program.

A commitment to life

Founded by Mickaëlle Bensoussan, who has lived in the Pyrénées-Orientales for over 30 years, the Bioviv'Art association carries a strong message: "Living arts for life." The festival questions our lifestyles, our relationship with nature, and our responsibility towards biodiversity, using the power of art and emotion to raise awareness and inspire action.

The Caves Ecoiffier, a heritage gem

The Caves Ecoiffier in Alénya, a former cooperative winery from the early 20th century, offer a unique heritage setting for the festival. Their brick and stone architecture, vast interior spaces, and shaded park are perfectly suited for hosting indoor and outdoor performances, in a friendly and rustic atmosphere typical of the Roussillon plain.