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AT A GLANCE December 2018
1st December 2018 - 31st December 2018
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From everyone here at P-O Life, we wish you Bonnes Fêtes!
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Around the region December 2018
| WHEN & WHERE? | WHAT? |
|---|---|
| Until Friday 14th Foyer du 3e Age, Argelès sur Mer |
Gift Donation. Give Santa a helping hand this year and donate toys, books and other gifts to help those less fortunate enjoy a merry Christmas. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm. |
| Saturday 1st – Sunday 16th Argelès sur Mer |
Telethon. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more detailed programme. |
| Saturday 1st 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd 10am – 6pm Grand Stade les Capellans, Saint Cyprien |
Salon des Seniors. Age is but a number, you’re only as old as you feel so head to the Salon des Seniors for a range of activities, events, clubs and more, specifically designed for the over 50 retired club. Free entry. Call 04 68 21 01 33 for more info. |
| Sunday 2nd Argelès sur Mer |
Ultrero Trail. From Argelès, participants will run solo or in relay up into the Albères foothills, passing through Sorède, Laroque des Albères and Villelongue dels Monts before finally arriving in the beautiful Montesquieu des Albères. Covering 40km and 1800 vertical metres, this is a sight to behold. Website. |
| Sunday 2nd 4pm Théâtres des Aspres, Thuir |
Plume. |
| Sunday 2nd 4pm Eglise St George, Vernet les Bains |
Christmas Carol Service. |
| Wednesday 5th 8.30pm Théâtre de l’Archipel, Perpignan |
Cali. |
| Friday 7th 6pm Sorède |
Parade des Lumières. Illuminated parade including giant cuddly toys, Santa’s party and vin chaud! Call 04 68 89 31 17 for more info. |
| Friday 7th 8.30pm Théâtres des Aspres, Thuir |
La Revue. |
| Friday 7th & Saturday 8th 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Saturday 8th Céret |
Festa de la Llum. 6th annual festival of light. Paper lanterns will be offered to children and parents in front of the Mairie at 5pm. The procession will leave at 5.30pm going to the Stade Fondecave, where the lanterns will be released. Free hot chocolate available. Call 04 68 87 00 53 for info. |
| Sunday 9th 4.30pm Théâtre de l’Archipel, Perpignan |
Quatuor Debussy. |
| Sunday 9th 7.30pm Eglise St Félix, Laroque des Albères |
Traditional British Carols. |
| Wednesday 12th Céret |
Mon Noël à Céret. Get creative and enter the arts competition on the theme of Christmas in Céret, you can use any medium you like! The winner will be exhibited at the Salle Capellate from 14th – 30th December. For more info and registration, contact the Office de Tourisme 04 68 87 00 53. |
| Wednesday 12th 2.30pm – 5pm Place de le République, Thuir |
Mon jouet pour toi. Give the gift of happiness this Christmas and bring along any new or unused toys to donate to local children. Enjoy a free donkey ride while you’re there! |
| Thursday 13th 8pm Parc des Expos, Perpignan |
Diamond Dance. |
| Friday 14th 8pm Eglise, Vinça |
Christmas with OSAR |
| Friday 14th & Saturday 15th 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Friday 14th – Sunday 16th Les Voiles Rouges, Canet en Roussillon |
Weekend des Créateurs. The first creative salon held at the Voiles Rouge will bring together 23 artists exhibiting unique jewellery, ceramics, glass, paintings, sculptures and more. Open Friday 2pm – 7pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 7pm. Free entry. Call 04 68 86 72 00 for more info. |
| Friday 14th – Sunday 16th 10am – 7pm Salle Génin de Règnes, Saint Cyprien |
Salon du Fait Maison. Handmade arts and crafts salon, perfect for picking up that unique gift before Christmas. Call 04 68 37 25 02 for more info. |
| Saturday 15th 11am – 5.30pm Place Belgique, Perpignan |
Fête de l’art de Noël. Arts and crafts market with pieces from professional and amateur artists. Call 04 68 66 30 30 for more info. |
| Saturday 15th 3.30pm Perpignan |
Chorale de Noël. French Christmas carol performance in the main squares of Perpignan : place de la République, place de Verdun and place de la Loge. Call 04 68 66 30 30 for more info. |
| Saturday 15th 5pm Eglise Saint Pierre, Céret |
Lyric Christmas. |
| Saturday 15th 6pm Eglis Saint Jacques, Canet en Roussillon |
Concert de Noël. Choeur de Chambre de Perpignan (Perpignan’s Chamber Choir), composed of 30 singers, will perform sacred music in a range of genres from across the ages as well as traditional Catalan pieces. Call 04 68 86 72 00 for more info. |
| Saturday 15th 8pm Eglise, Saint Hippolyte |
Christmas with OSAR |
| Sunday 16th 5pm Argelès sur Mer, Village |
Musicales d’Argelès. Choir and brass quintet, CatBrass, perform Christmas songs from around the world. 5€. Call 04 68 36 45 74 for more info. |
| Sunday 16th 5pm Salle de l’Union, Céret |
Concert de Noël. Quintet Mare Nostrum Musicae performs with the soprano, Chantal Botanch. 20€. Call 04 68 81 51 52 for more info. |
| Sunday 16th 6pm Caves Ecoiffier, Alenya |
Christmas with OSAR |
| Monday 17th – Monday 24th Place Gambetta, Perpignan |
Carillon de Noël. Christmas bell ringing from the Cathedral in Perpignan including the brand new Peace Bell. Click here for more details. |
| Tuesday 18th 8.30pm Eglise, Saint Cyprien Village |
Concert de Noël. Local choral group, Tutti Canti, perform with internationally-renowned violinist, Diego Tosil. Free entry. Call 04 68 56 51 97 for more info. |
| Wednesday 19th 2.30pm – 4pm Salle des Mariages, Céret |
Christmas Patisserie Competition. Kids from 5 to 12 can bring along their finest gourmet creations to enter into the festive baking competition. For more info and registration, contact the Office de Tourisme 04 68 87 00 53. |
| Wednesday 19th – Sunday 23rd Théâtre de l’Archipel, Perpignan |
Slava’s Snowshow. |
| Thursday 20th 8.30pm Cathédrale St Jean, Perpignan |
Le Messie. |
| Friday 21st 8.30pm Eglise Sainte Maire, Le Boulou |
Christmas Concert. The Serenata Choir performs a free Christmas concert. Free vin chaud and hot chocolate! Call 04 68 87 50 95 for more info. |
| Friday 21st 9pm Médiathèque, Argelès sur Mer |
Violeta Duarte & le Trio Sensible. Free poetry performance from Catlan-Argentine artist, Violeta Duarte. Call 04 68 81 42 73 for more info |
| Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Saturday 22nd 5pm Chapel Saint Paul, Perpignan |
Lyric Christmas. |
| Saturday 22nd 8.30pm Palais des Congrès, Perpignan |
Le Cirque de Moscou on Ice. |
| Saturday 22nd 10am – 4pm Le Boulou |
Festa Catalana d’Hivern. Traditional Catalan winter festival with kids’ arts competitions, singing, dancing, free fair rides and snacks. Call 04 68 87 50 95 for more info. |
| Saturday 22nd 8.30pm Théâtres des Aspres, Thuir |
Dékoncert. |
| Friday 28th & Saturday 29th 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Saturday 29th 8.30pm Théâtres des Aspres, Thuir |
Concert de Gran Gala. |
| Monday 31st 6.30pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Monday 31st 7.30pm onwards Canet en Roussillon |
New Year’s Eve. Welcome in the New Year with an evening of free musical entertainment and fireworks at the Espace Méditerranée in Canet. |
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