Rocks and Poems: A Trip to the Cirque de Mourèze

Join us for a unique outing that combines poetry and geological exploration!

As part of Sofia Lautrec’s research and creative residency exploring the intersection of art and geology—in collaboration with the Geosciences Laboratory, the Art & Culture Department, and the Montpellier Geosciences Association (AGM)—we invite you to a unique outing that blends scientific observation with poetic writing.

During this field trip, AGM members will provide you with the tools you need to interpret and analyze a geologically diverse landscape.

Drawing on this information and immersing yourself in the poetry that emanates from the place, visual artist and poet Sofia Lautrec will guide you in writing short poems throughout the day.

The walk will be easy; the route takes about 1 hour, but we'll take frequent breaks to observe our surroundings and write.

The walk will be easy, but we still recommend that you wear sturdy shoes.

Itinerary for the outing:

• 10 a.m.: Departure by bus* from the Triolet Campus – Place Eugène Bataillon (bus stops at the Donut-Saucisse roundabout)
• 11:00 a.m.: Arrival at the site and the first part of the walk
• 12:30 p.m.: Lunch break (bring your own picnic)
• 1:30 p.m./2:00 p.m.: Resumption of the course
• 5:00 p.m.: Departure from the site; scheduled return to Montpellier around 6:00 p.m.

^* The bus fare is covered by the Art & Culture Department.

This event is organized by the Art & Culture Department—Campus Life Division—in partnership with the Montpellier Geosciences Student Association and the Geosciences Laboratory.