The 6 major themes of the Vis-ta-Ville areas
Au rythme de la culture (Culture’s beat)
Within the Culture, Leisure & Events sector, the Salon des Maires exhibition the key players who are revitalising and reinventing cultural life across the regions.
Through immersive and interactive experiences combining heritage, digital technology and live performance, this space presents new formats designed to make culture more accessible, sensory and participatory. From media libraries to heritage sites, it showcases innovations that are transforming cultural practices and enhancing the appeal of local areas.
La Mairie Connectée (Connected Town Hall)
Digital transformation is redefining how local authorities operate and their relationship with residents. This section highlights the everyday uses of digital tools, data and artificial intelligence in the service of local communities.
Simplified procedures, asset management, information flow and cybersecurity are examples of smoother, more responsive services. Through concrete examples, it demonstrates how local authorities balance innovation, security and digital restraint to ensure the continuity of public services.
En mouvement (On the move)
Getting around, delivering, connecting: transport and logistics shape the daily life of regions and drive their vitality. This section highlights the solutions being implemented to streamline and coordinate travel.
From the first to the last kilometre, new forms of mobility are simplifying journeys and improving connections. It also shows how logistics is evolving to meet needs whilst minimising constraints, transforming spaces into transit hubs and service points tailored to specific uses.
Au coeur du parcours de soins (At the heart of healthcare)
Health is a key factor in quality of life and a challenge for local areas. This section highlights the solutions being implemented to improve access to care and tailor healthcare pathways to the needs of the population.
Telemedicine, mobile devices, coordination between stakeholders and preventive measures illustrate the new organisational structures that have been put in place, particularly in areas facing a shortage of medical staff. Through concrete examples, it shows how local authorities are building healthcare pathways that are more accessible, seamless and closely aligned with residents’ daily lives.
Au coeur de la vie locale (Local life)
Local life revolves around shops, markets and community spaces that bring daily life to life and shape the identity of local areas. This section highlights initiatives that are revitalising town centres, neighbourhoods and villages. Short supply chains, local consumption and new forms of retail illustrate changing habits and expectations.
It shows how local authorities and stakeholders are strengthening community ties, supporting local businesses and creating welcoming spaces at the heart of everyday life.
A hauteur d’enfant (From kid’s perspective)
From a child’s perspective, the city adapts to their needs and pace of life. This space offers an immersive experience in an environment designed with children and their families in mind, throughout the day. Nurseries, play areas, daily routes and drop-in centres showcase facilities designed to be more accessible, safer and better suited to children’s needs.
It shows how local areas incorporate children’s needs to make daily life easier for families and to promote their well-being and development from a very young age.
