About-us

The Florilèges de Quercy Gascogne Guyenne association was created in 2004 by Gilles Ménage, who served as its President for ten years, with the following objectives:

• Hosting artists from all disciplines: music, literature, painting, etc.
• Organizing concerts, exhibitions, and conferences.
• Supporting events that foster meetings and exchanges between the public and artists.

From 2004 to 2007, the association organized numerous classical music concerts during the summer in the communes of Penne d'Agenais, Madaillan, and Prayssas, as well as jazz concerts in Puymirol.

Since 2008, the association has exclusively organized jazz concerts in Puymirol under the name "Puym'Jazz," with three consecutive evenings during the third week of July.

In 2014, Gilles Ménage stepped down as President, but this iconic and passionate man remained with the association as Honorary President until his death in 2017.

In 2017, the Florilèges de Quercy Gascogne Guyenne innovated by creating "Puym'Jazz Dance," offering jazz enthusiasts and dance lovers the opportunity to combine these two arts for even more enjoyment.

In 2020, the Jazz Dance evening in April and the summer festival were canceled for health reasons (COVID-19). The 18th edition was postponed to 2021, to the great delight of the artists, the public, the Puym'Jazz team, and the bastide, which once again came alive with swing.

Starting in 2022, the festival has offered free OFF concerts as the first part of the evening to set the mood at the dining area.

2023 was an excellent year, marking the 20th anniversary of jazz in the Bastide of Puymirol, thanks to the dedication of a supportive and efficient team of volunteers, loyal sponsors, and partners. Brilliant musicians and radiant dancers thrilled an ever-growing audience during three convivial summer evenings.