From July 9 to 10, 2025, Luc Roche, President of the French Association Nationale Cultures du Monde , and his delegation visited Taiyuan!

The delegation not only inspected the construction progress of the venue for the China leg of the 3rd “France Gannat International Arts Festival”,but also provided expert guidance and recommendations for its planning and development, drawing on theAssociation Nationale Cultures du Monde 's 50+ years of experience in successfully organizing the festival.

(Right 1) Mr. Luc Roche, President of the Association Nationale Cultures du Monde
(Left 1) Ms. Cécile AUSANNEAU, UNESCO Representative of the Association Nationale Cultures du Monde

(Left 2) Ms. Apolline SAEZ, UNESCO Youth Representative of the Association Nationale Cultures du Monde

On the afternoon of July 9, the delegation visited the venue for the China leg of the 3rd "France Gannat   International Arts Festival" for a tour and exchange. As a key part of their itinerary, the site embodies the philosophy of "harmonious coexistence among art, humanity, and nature," creating a sustainable, livable art district without disrupting the original ecosystem. With its unique artistic ambiance and diverse cultural offerings, the venue serves as an ideal platform for cultural exchange between China and France.

Mr. Luc Roche, President of the Association Nationale Cultures du Monde, exchanged warm handshakes

During the park tour, the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on various topics including master planning, infrastructure development, project implementation status, and future cooperation opportunities. Mr. Luc Roche, President of the Association Nationale Cultures du Monde, provided professional guidance on the park's overall planning and design. He showed particular concern for performers' working conditions and spoke highly of the park's development prospects.

Mr. Zhao Yachao, Chairman of Huayi Wuzhou Group, explains the park's master plan

During the on-site inspection, President Luc Roche expressed admiration for the rapid progress of the park's construction, praising it as "a vivid embodiment of 'China Speed'." Following the tour, the President graciously inscribed the venue's French name - "Jardin des Cultures du Monde de Gannat" (Gannat's Cultures of the World's Garden) - as a token of recognition and blessing.

Mr. Luc Roche, President of the Association Nationale Cultures du Monde, documented the park's facilities through photographs during the inspection

Mr. Luc Roche, President of the Association Nationale Cultures du Monde,

accompanied by Mr. Zhao Yachao, Chairman of Huayi Wuzhou Group,

and Mr. Xu Deyu, Chief Design Director of the park,

conducted an inspection tour of the premises

From October 1st to 8th, 2025, the China leg of the 3rd 'France Gannat International Arts Festival' will make its spectacular debut! Top artists from France, Georgia, Bulgaria, Poland, and over ten other countries will gather to deliver a boundary-crossing artistic extravaganza!