The Nights of the Burons: A Journey to the Heart of Aubrac
Every summer, the Nights of the Burons light up the vast plateaus of Aubrac, transforming these wild landscapes into a true open-air theater. This unique event, combining heritage, culture, and nature, offers a complete immersion into the soul of Aubrac. Visitors of all ages are invited to rediscover the burons, these iconic mountain buildings that bear witness to a centuries-old pastoral tradition.
The program includes artistic evenings blending music, theater, storytelling, and original performances, guided walks across the summer pastures to explore local flora and fauna, as well as convivial moments around gourmet meals and tastings of fresh local products. Each buron offers traditional cuisine, carefully prepared to highlight the flavors of each season and delight the taste buds of visitors. The dishes are designed for food lovers, providing an authentic and flavorful experience.
The Nights of the Burons are more than just a cultural event: they offer an immersive and gourmet experience at the heart of Aubrac, allowing visitors to discover the rural heritage, gastronomic richness, and natural beauty of this unique region. It’s the perfect opportunity to combine discovery, relaxation, and wonder, while supporting the preservation of traditional buildings and local craftsmanship.
What is the Nights of the Burons?
The Nights of the Burons is an annual cultural event organized by the Aubrac Regional Natural Park, aimed at bringing the burons—these historic summer cheese dairies emblematic of the region—back to life. These open-air evenings, held from June to September, offer the public an immersion into the culture, music, poetry, and traditions of Aubrac. Each event takes place in a different buron, allowing visitors to discover authentic locations that are often otherwise inaccessible.
What is a buron?
A buron is a typical building of the Aubrac region, historically used as a summer cheese dairy and sometimes as seasonal housing for shepherds. These stone buildings were used to produce Aubrac cheese, such as the famous Cantal or Tomme, while the herds grazed at higher altitudes during the summer. Burons are often isolated in the pastures, offering breathtaking views of the mountain landscapes, and today symbolize the rural and cultural heritage of the region.
The Nights of the Burons: Between Culture and Nature
Organized by the Aubrac Regional Natural Park with the support of the Occitanie Region, the Nights of the Burons are a series of summer events held each year from June to September in different burons of Aubrac. The goal? To bring this rural heritage to life through artistic and festive moments.
A Rich and Varied Program
- Concerts and Live Shows: music, dance, theater, or poetry readings in exceptional natural settings.
- Twilight Walks: guided hikes to reach the buron at sunset.
- Shared Meals and Local Products: tastings of aligot, cheeses, and regional specialties.
- Heritage Discovery: guided tours, exhibitions, and exchanges with passionate locals.
An Eco-Friendly Event
The Nights of the Burons follow an eco-friendly approach:
- Free and open access for everyone.
- Encouragement of carpooling and the use of eco-cups.
- Recommendation to wear warm clothing and suitable shoes for outdoor evenings.
- Respect for natural and built heritage.
A Unique Immersion in Aubrac
The Nights of the Burons are much more than just a cultural event; they are an invitation to experience Aubrac differently. They offer the chance to discover unusual places, meet passionate artists, and share convivial moments in an exceptional natural setting. Whether you are a fan of music, poetry, nature, or simply seeking authenticity, this event is an opportunity not to be missed.
Why Participate in the Nights of the Burons?
Attending a Night of the Burons means experiencing a unique sensory and human adventure: listening to a concert under the stars, smelling the pastures, tasting farm-fresh products, and discovering the stories of these buildings full of history.
It is also an opportunity to reconnect with nature and share a convivial moment in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of France: Aubrac
2025 Program
The 2025 edition took place from June 7 to August 30, with free events open to everyone. Evenings began at 6:30 PM, offering a variety of activities: concerts, shows, readings, guided walks, and convivial moments.
Some examples of the evenings:
- June 7 – Buron des Boules (Aveyron): Night of the 27th Spring of Poets, with the recital “Only the Breath of the Wind” combining piano and poetry.
- June 8 – Buron des Enguilhens (Condom d’Aubrac): Ornithological walk followed by the show “Aubraciennes”.
- June 21 – Buron de La Treille (Les Salces): Guided hike followed by a concert by the Aveyron brass band “Les Jongleurs d’accordéon”.
- September 21 – Buron de Places de Cure (Nasbinals): Show “Unfold the Night” by the ensemble LA GRANDe GARABAGNe, an outdoor musical creation.
How to Participate?
To attend the events, it is recommended to:
- Check the full program on the official website of the Aubrac Regional Natural Park.
- Register for the hikes or book certain evenings via the email address: lanuitdesburons@gmail.com.
- Bring suitable shoes, warm clothing, and a flashlight.
