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AT A GLANCE December 2019
1st December 2019 - 31st December 2019
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Around the region December 2019
From all of us at P-O Life, we wish you a very merry Christmas!!
Don’t forget to check out our dedicated Christmas Market article.
| WHEN & WHERE? | WHAT? |
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| Throughout the year | Fairs and festivals around the region, little and large, celebrating every imaginable ‘produit de terroir’, |
| Throughout the year | Vide greniers around the region. |
| Throughout the month | Check out the latest events from local theatres: Théâtre de l’Etang in Saint Estève, Théâtre de l’Archipel in Perpignan and Théâtre des Aspres in Thuir. |
| Throughout the month | El Pessebre Vivant du Roussillon. |
| Throughout the month Place de la Victoire, Perpignan |
Christmas in Perpignan. |
| Until 13th December 9am – 12pm Foyer 3e Age, Argelès sur Mer |
Christmas Gift Donations. Help make sure children across the region have something to celebrate this Christmas by donating toys, books or other gifts in good condition. Monday – Friday. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 1st 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 1st Céret |
Festival L. Annual festival of local creatives and producers. The perfect place to buy a unique gift for those you love this Christmas. Plenty of music and entertainment too. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 1st 5pm Eglise, Saint André |
Gospel Concert. Concert to raise money for the repair works needed to the church roof. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Wednesday 4th 2.30pm Salle de l’Union, Céret |
Un Noël Magique. Christmas clown show for the little ones followed by snacks and the arrival of the main man, Santa in the flesh! 7€. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 6th 5pm – 5.30pm Médiathèque, Laroque des Albères |
A Christmas Carol. |
| Friday 6th & Saturday 7th 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Friday 6th – Sunday 8th 10am – 8pm Les Voiles Rouges, Canet en Roussillon |
Weekend des Créateurs. Forget run of the mill… find beautiful, unique gifts this Christmas and support local artists at the same time. Closes at 7pm on Sunday. Free entry. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 7th Argelès sur Mer |
Telethon. A day of charity events and entertainment. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 7th Céret |
Festival de Llum. 7th 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 or mulled wine available. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 7th 3-5pm Foyer Municipal, MAUREILLAS |
Salon de Thé Britannique in aid of theTelethon 2019
Come and join us for a cake and a cuppa, whilst supporting
a very worthy cause – Telethon 2019. There will be a grand draw at 5pm – many excellent prizes to be won. Fun for all the family.
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| Sunday 8th 4pm Belesta |
Christmas with Canticel. |
| Sunday 8th 5.30pm Salle de l’Union, Céret |
Orchestre de Catalogne. 11 talented musicians under the baton of Vincent Pouchet and fabulous dancers from various genres perform an exciting festive repertoire, from Tchaïkovsky’s Swan Lake to George Bizet’s Carmen. 15€. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 8th 7.30pm Eglise Saint Félix, Laroque des Albères |
Traditional British Carol Service. |
| Sunday 8th 8pm Tinc Set, Perpignan |
John Serry Trio. Live jazz. Website. |
| Friday 13th 7pm Médiathèque, Saint Cyprien |
Apéro Zik. Wind down (or build up!) to the weekend with a free apéro concert at the library. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 13th 7.30pm Salle Jean Thubert, Montesquieu-des-Albères |
The Chorale Internationale d’Albera will be presenting their Christmas Concert including French and English songs in Montesquieu-des-Albères on Friday 13th December in the Salle Jean Thubert at 7.30 pm. Entrance 5€. Bar/apéro. |
| Friday 13th & Saturday 14th 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Saturday 14th 6pm Eglise Saint Jacques, Canet en Roussillon |
Gospel de Noël. Choral concert from local group, Ebony’n Ivory. Combining students from Perpignan University with singers of all ages, this is a festive repertoire of hope, peace and freedom. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 14th 6pm Maison des Mots, Port Vendres |
A Christmas Carol. |
| Saturday 14th 8pm Gymnase Guy Richet, Saint Cyprien |
Christmas Concert. Local choir, Tutti Canti, perform a free festive concert for the whole family. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
Théâtre de l’Etang, Saint Estève |
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| Sunday 15th 4pm Cathédrale St Jean, Perpignan |
Christmas with Canticel. |
| Sunday 15th 5pm Cinéma Jaurès, Argelès sur Mer |
Musicales d’Argelès. |
| Friday 20th & Saturday 21st 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Friday 20th & Saturday 21st 8.30pm Théâtre des Aspres, Thuir |
Around the World. Sit back and marvel as the incredible Barcelona-based hip hop dancers, Brodos Bros, take you on an incredible journey around the world. 15€. Contact the théâtre for more details. |
| Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd 10am – 7pm Salle Génin de Règnes, Saint Cyprien |
Salon Fait Main. Over 30 stalls exhibiting and selling their 100% hand made creations. The ideal place to find an extra special gift this Christmas. Open late Friday evening (10pm). Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 22nd 6pm Eglise Saint Pierre, Céret |
Concert l’Accent Lyrique. Choral concert from local music association, Musiques & Voix en Pays Catalans. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Tuesday 24th Céret streets 15h30 – 17h |
Santa and his sleigh prance around the streets. |
| Saturday 21st 7.30pm Eglise Notre Dame des Flots, Canet en Roussillon |
Gospel for You. Free gospel concert to get you in the Christmas spirit. These talented singers have performed in prestigious venues around the world with artists such as the great Stevie Wonder. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 27th – Saturday 28th 6.30pm & 8pm Collioure |
Collioure Couleurs. |
| Céret Saturday 28th |
Truffle market |
| Sunday 29th 8.30pm Théâtre des Aspres, Thuir |
Les Grands Airs du Classique. 32 talented musicians from the Orchestre Mozart Toulouse perform a festive repertoire covering Mozart, Beethoven, Bizet and more. 18€. Contact the théâtre for more details. |
| Sunday 29th 4pm Eglise Saint-Pierre, Céret |
Pessebre de Mossen Bonafont (Crèche vivante) Free Entry |
| Sunday 29th 4pm Eglise, Saint Féliu d’Avall |
Christmas with Canticel. |
| Monday 31st from 11.30pm Espace Méditerranée, Canet en Roussilon |
New Years Celebrations. Music and fun with a mega fireworks display and dancing through to the early hours. Free navette available from 10pm to 2am. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
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*Photo credit: Tourisme Conflent Canigou
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