The preservation of regional linguistic and cultural heritage is as much as the conservation of biological diversity, a duty to future generations. The development of a territorial identity conveys values of generosity, brotherhood, humanism and exchange and allows to better understand other European cultures.The overall objective of the project was to share experiences and good practices with teachers and experts from other European countries, in order to : - enhance and develop the teaching of a minority language and the promotion of a regional culture ;- reflect on common methods to raise public awareness of the value of regional language and culture, and create innovating teaching and dissemination tools ;- highlight the value of regional languages in various fields of knowledge and also the importance of regional cultures as a reference of and a means for sharing European citizenship values. 7 partners have been involved in this project, three partners in France (Département du Gers, Collège de Samatan, Association pour la Culture Populaire en Pays Gascon) , three partners in Scotland (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, West Side School, Comunn na Gàidhlig) and one partner in Ireland (Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg).To achieve these objectives, several activities were implemented: . Transnational training seminar and study visits . Creation of an educational toolkit . Development of a digital application in connection with the educational toolkit . Design of a quality book of photographs from the Occitan and Gaelic/Gaeilge regions, with pupils’ involvement . School exchanges between French, Irish and Scottish pupils . Dissemination through suitable media to increase the promotion of the project resultsResults achieved: - three transnational training activities were carried out (training seminar, study visits), one in each country. Through these activities partners could realize both pedagogical and cultural differences between countries regarding regional language learning. These exchanges allowed participants to strengthen their knowledge. - the educational toolkit was produced. The lead partner on this activity was the school of Samatan, in close cooperation with the Scottish (West Side School) and Irish (Gaelscoil) schools. The work on this intellectual output also required a considerable commitment from other schools’ teachers (contributing voluntarily to the project) and from the Gers Department and the Comhairle staff. - the book was printed. It is a book of photographs, enriched with comments in each partner language, written by pupils of the schools involved in the project. The French association ACPPG was responsible for the management of this output, with the help of the CnaG (Scotland) and of the Gaelscoil (Ireland). - the digital application was developed. This responsive website can be used in the five project languages (Occitan, French, Gaeilge, Gàidhlig and English). It gives access to the content of the educational toolkit in a digital version. It also incorporates games, interactive activities and resources. The Department of Gers was lead partner on this activity, in collaboration with all partners.- school exchanges were materialized thanks to two trips: first, a one-week trip during which Occitan pupils could visit the Western Isles, organised by the School of Samatan in France and the West Side School in Scotland; a second trip, organised by the School of Samatan, the West Side School and the Gaelscoil, allowed Scottish and Irish pupils to travel to France and discover Gers.- partner countries involved in the project carried out dissemination of results in different ways. In France, dissemination seminars, two of which in partnership with the CIRDOC (Interregional Centre for the Development of Occitan), were held in several places of the « Occitanie » region. Coordination and organisation in the Gers was taken care of by the Department. All French partners participated to the process. In Scotland, partners chose to present the project results during a « Gaelic day » organised at the Lews Castle College (University of the Highlands and Islands) on the 30th of August 2017. To promote the project results in Ireland, the Gaelscoil organised an open day, to which persons connected to the learning of Gaeilge were invited. In the long term, this project aims to upgrade the regional languages through the European education system. To do this, it has developed new sustainable ways of working, transferable from one country to another.

<< Objectives >>First of all, this project aims to create an international dynamic aimed at young people. Second of all, this project should allow partners from the associative and educational sectors, as well as national and European institutions to exchange on good practices and talk about their own experiences, encourage active citizenship, gain experience in international cooperation and intercultural skills, encourage learning and allow young people who have less opportunities to open up internationally<< Implementation >>Educational trips will be organised in 3 of partner countries, so as to follow in Dumas’ footsteps, and a travel diary will be produced by the pupils, as well as a book on the construction of Europe by great writers. 2 seminars will be organised, one for the teachers and one for the structures which manage the European cultural itineraries. An exhibition on illustrations of Dumas, and one on Dumas’ travels, as well as theatre and fencing lessons will complete the artistic value of the project.<< Results >>Thanks to the completion of these objectives, the “From d’Artagnan to Napoleon, Dumas’ Europe step by step” project will allow to raise the participants awareness around European citizenship. From Dumas and his travels to todays European institutions, the will is the same, to build a Europe of Peace by having a better understanding of others. This understanding is aquired through culture, literature, trips, sport and exchanges.