The main objectives of the encounters are:

To allow these youngsters to work on their common cultural roots by taking into account what separates them and what brings them together in order to construct tomorrows Europe?
To create alongside professionals who have chosen to share their knowledge and passion, a common artistic creation
To choose current European topics, this will be the subject of debates.
To cease every opportunity to talk, encounter and work with people who they would not meet on a regular basis.
Finally to create links between people and establishments who could create new encounters, projects and largely influence the open mindedness of the general public.

Programs axed on pluridisciplinarity

Conference-debates based on the theme chosen of the encounter
Workshops (crafts, new technologies, performing arts.)
Discovery of the local heritage (natural, architectural, traditional.)
Intercultural workshops
Show, theme evenings, meal with the locals

To date over 10 000 youngsters and accompanying staff from all over Europe have participated in theses unique encounters.