Houmt Souk joins Petit Pays from 22 to 25 October

Houmt Souk joins Petit Pays, Je T’aime Beaucoup on Djerba from 22 to 25 October 2026, bringing the cultural programme to the town’s traditional heritage museum. The event combines photography, archive material and visits connected with the island’s crafts, architecture and everyday traditions.

Petit Pays brings a heritage programme to Houmt Souk

The third edition is organised by L.I.V Advisory in partnership with Djerba Destination. Its central exhibition opens at Galerie Insular in Djerbahood on 22 October 2026, with a presentation scheduled for 6pm, and remains part of the programme through 25 October 2026. The exhibition includes work by several photographers and previously unseen archive material, including old postcards and photographs documenting changes in Djerba’s built heritage.

The wider itinerary includes an underground olive press in Midoun, the traditional heritage museum in Houmt Souk and the pottery museum in Guellala. It also includes a bicycle outing between several island sites. The programme therefore places the town’s museum within a four-day cultural route rather than treating it as a separate museum visit. Programme details for 22 to 25 October

Houmt Souk museum links the programme to Djerba’s past

The museum is housed in the Zaouia of Sidi Zitouni, a religious complex built in the late eighteenth century by Hmida Ben Ayyed. The former museum of popular arts and traditions was established there in 1969. Its collections cover manuscripts, clothing, jewellery, pottery, kitchen utensils and woodwork linked to traditional life on Djerba.

This setting gives the October 2026 programme a clear connection to the place. Photography and archive material at Galerie Insular present changing views of the island, while the museum in Houmt Souk preserves objects and spaces associated with older social and craft practices. The site’s history and collections are described by Destination Djerba’s museum record.

Visiting Houmt Souk: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The programme runs from 22 to 25 October 2026. Its exhibition presentation is scheduled for 22 October 2026 at Galerie Insular in Djerbahood.
• The heritage itinerary includes the traditional museum in Houmt Souk, but the cited programme does not state separate museum admission arrangements or opening times.
• The Djerba programme combines Galerie Insular in Djerbahood with heritage sites in Midoun, Houmt Souk and Guellala, so the listed activities are spread across the island.
• Houmt Souk’s museum is in the Zaouia of Sidi Zitouni, a historic religious complex rather than a purpose-built modern gallery. Visitors should expect rooms and collections shaped by that older building.
• Tunisia’s official language is Arabic and its national currency is the Tunisian dinar.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Houmt Souk

When does Petit Pays, Je T’aime Beaucoup take place at Houmt Souk?

The Djerba edition runs from 22 to 25 October 2026 and includes the traditional heritage museum in Houmt Souk.

What is the heritage museum in Houmt Souk?

It is a museum of traditional heritage housed in the Zaouia of Sidi Zitouni, a complex built in the late eighteenth century.

Where is Houmt Souk and how does the programme connect to it?

Houmt Souk is on the island of Djerba in Tunisia. The October 2026 programme connects the town with Djerbahood, Midoun and Guellala through photography and heritage visits.