Find us at the Plongez! stand for the tenth edition of the Galathea Festival, from November 20 to 23 at the Casino Forum in Hyères. Four exceptional days marked by immersive stands, interactive exhibitions, screenings, inspiring conferences, under the aegis of a legendary sponsor, Paul Watson.
Casino Forum: the beating heart of the festival
The Casino Forum, true epicenter of the event, comes alive starting Friday at 1:30 PM, and throughout the weekend. Access to the festival is set at an affordable price: €5 per day, €8 for the weekend pass, and free for children under 14. To book your ticket or discover the full program, visit the festival’s official website: https://festival-galathea.com.
An exceptional sponsor: Paul Watson
For its tenth edition, Galathea has the immense honor of welcoming Captain Paul Watson, founder of the legendary NGO Sea Shepherd. His unwavering commitment to ocean conservation inspires the entire international marine community. His participation in roundtable discussions and conferences will be the common thread of this prestigious edition.
A rich and multi-sensory program
During these four days, the public, whether beginner divers, experienced divers, or marine naturalists, can:
– Discover stands dedicated to underwater life, heritage boats, and diving at all levels
– Explore fun workshops for all ages: contests, Lego® challenges, quizzes, face painting, drawings, and many surprises to be won each day
– Experience virtual diving in 360° with the latest generation of virtual reality headsets
– Attend conferences led by specialists in the marine world, from marine biology to upcycling
Children enjoy tailored animations, skill games, or other creative workshops. Adults, on the other hand, can deepen their knowledge or meet major players in marine conservation.
Olbia cinema: XXL emotions on the big screen
Galathea projects the sea… onto the cinema. Located right in the heart of the city, the OLBIA room offers 140 seats, in an independent, comfortable, and warm atmosphere. During the festival, the unique rate is €3 per session for all selected films.
– Big screen image and sound quality
– Personalized reception
– Presence of directors at the opening
The online ticketing system allows for smooth booking: as soon as a session is available, it appears on the ‘FILMS’ pages of the site. Just click on ‘BUY’ to secure your seat until one hour before the start of the screening.
Galathea awards ceremony
As every year, the festival sees the best photographers and videographers competing in different categories. The official awards ceremony, Saturday, November 22 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at the Casino Forum, will celebrate the winners of the photo and video contests.
Underwater books at the event
Find us at the Plongez! stand where we will offer you the opportunity to discover:
Far from the sky, Book 1 (Andromeda Editions), by Laurent Ballesta and Pierre Descamp, an extraordinary odyssey tracing more than ten years of explorations, from the Cap Corse and Agriate Marine Natural Park to the turquoise waters of Fakarava, including the depths of the reefs of the Philippines and the volcanic Aeolian Islands.
The fourth volume of the series Views of the Mediterranean, by Nicolas Barraqué, Dominique Barray, Hervé Colombini, and Isabelle Croizeau: they unveil the discreet world of Posidonia meadows (Turtle Prod Editions). Considered an ecological pillar of the Mediterranean, these marine meadows shelter, feed, and preserve a diversity of unexpected species, while playing a key role in the stability of the marine ecosystem. The book also raises awareness of their fragility in the face of contemporary threats. Authors present.
The comic book Tell us about the Cosquer cave – Barbu and the little Cro-Magnon (Turtle Prod Editions), by Franck Girelli and Thierry Félix, combines adventure and humor. The diver Henri Cosquer, a specialist in the eponymous cave, meets a Cro-Magnon who emerged from prehistory! A lively story where science, dreams, and adventure blend throughout the dives in this iconic site being reproduced in Marseille. Authors present.