Place du Numérique
Free digital discovery event on the parvis of the Halle aux Grains in Blois
About Place du Numérique
Place du Numérique is a free event open to all, dedicated to discovering and raising awareness about digital technology. Organized annually in May on the parvis of the Halle aux Grains in Blois, this temporary village offers several thematic areas: an agora with project presentations and collective workshops, a digital risk prevention space, a digital careers and training space, and a digital creativity space focused on motion design and game design. Supported by the Bureau Information Jeunesse de Loir-et-Cher and the CRIJ Centre-Val de Loire with the support of the Region, it is part of the Human Tech Days and is particularly aimed at young people and families.
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Place du Numérique: A temporary village dedicated to digital
Place du Numérique is an annual event that transforms the parvis of the Halle aux Grains in Blois into a true temporary digital village. Free and open to all, it allows participants to discover, experiment with, and understand the challenges of digital technology in a fun and educational setting.
Various thematic areas
The event is organized around several complementary areas:
- The Agora: Central space for project presentations, collective workshops, and digital mediation
- Prevention Space: Raising awareness about risks related to digital use, cybersecurity, and personal data protection
- Careers Space: Discovering careers and training in the digital sector, meeting professionals
- Creativity Space: Introduction to motion design, game design, programming, and digital arts
- Video Game Space: Experimenting with independent video games and discovering video game creation
An event part of the Human Tech Days
Place du Numérique is part of the Human Tech Days, an initiative by the Région Centre-Val de Loire aimed at promoting digital culture, digital inclusion, and awareness of technological challenges throughout the regional territory. The event benefits from the expertise and network of digital stakeholders in the region.
A meeting point for young people and families
Designed primarily for young people and families, Place du Numérique offers activities suitable for all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast, everyone can find activities tailored to them: coding workshops, virtual reality demonstrations, robotics introductions, and meetings with industry professionals.
Organizers
The event is organized by the Bureau Information Jeunesse de Loir-et-Cher (BIJ 41) and the Centre Régional Information Jeunesse Centre-Val de Loire (CRIJ), with the support of the Région Centre-Val de Loire and numerous local digital partners.
Practical information — Place du Numérique
Practical Information
Location
Parvis de la Halle aux Grains, 2 place Jean Jaurès, 41000 Blois. In the heart of the city, easily accessible on foot, by bus, or by car.
Date and Times
The event takes place on a Tuesday in May, from 1 PM to 6 PM. The exact date will be announced in early January on the organizers' websites.
Prices
Completely free event and open to all, no prior registration required.
Access
By bus: Azalys network, Halle aux Grains stop. By car: parking available nearby (Jean Jaurès parking, train station parking). By train: Blois-Chambord station, a 5-minute walk away.
Contact
Bureau Information Jeunesse de Loir-et-Cher
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 38 78 91 70
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Where does it take place — Place du Numérique
Parvis de la Halle aux Grains
2 place Jean Jaurès, 41000 Blois