Cultural Center
“Gilbert de Venables”
Born out of Venablois’ passion for local history and heritage, the Gilbert de Venables Cultural Center has been developing initiatives around genealogy, documentary research, and cultural transmission for years. Today, it offers workshops, conferences, and events that provide a new perspective on the village’s history, highlight its genealogical heritage, and promote the richness of its heritage.
News
Visit by Susan Venables
Susan, originally from England, and her husband Arthur Sager live in Pleasantville, Nova Scotia, Canada. While travelling with her family in England, Susan insisted on making a detour to France to visit the village that bears her name, the village of her ancestors.
Visit by Geoff Page
On 12 June 2024, Patrick Lequette and Francis Meyer from the Gilbert de Venables Cultural Centre received an impromptu visit from Mr and Mrs Geoff Page. They live in Middlewich, Cheshire, with which the village of Venables has cultural ties. Geoff is President of the Royal British Legion Association.
Visit by Alan Venable
The members of the CCGVenables Welcome Committee welcomed Mr Alan Venable, accompanied by his friends Ryan, Matt and Billy.
Events
Weekend of 20–21 September 2025: European Heritage Days
The CCGVenables offers a tour of the Saint-Sulpice Church in Tosny, its furnishings and statues. Also on display are the history of the recumbent statues of Richard de Coëtlogon and his wife, the story of the Barons of Tosny (as part of the 2027 millennium project), and an exhibition of liturgical vestments and traditional costumes.
Weekend of 21–22 June 2025: Manga & Comic Book Fair
The municipality of Trois Lacs, in partnership with the associations “T’est pas Cape”, the Gilbert de Venables Cultural Centre, Masques en Seine and the ACSV, looks forward to seeing you on the weekend of 21 and 22 June 2025 at the first Manga and Comic Book Fair.
Saturday, 17 May 2025: Stones in Light
The Gilbert de Venables Cultural Centre presents the 9th edition of Pierres en Lumières on Saturday 17 May 2025 at the Saint Denis Church in Bernières.
– 8.30pm: Concert by ‘Duo Sonat’Home’ – Admission €10
– 9.30pm: Forgotten village chronicles – Free admission