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AT A GLANCE September 2021
1st September 2021 - 30th September 2021
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Around the region September 2021
So that’s it then, the tourist season is over and we get the P-O back to ourselves again!!
We love September: the weather is great, the sea is warm, the crowds have gone, and there’s a whole host of events and activities for those in the know.
Remember, the pass sanitaire remains in place until at least the 30th September.
If you know of any events across the region that are not on the list, please let us know : info@anglophone-direct.com
Don’t forget to check out our weekly markets and terroir events here.
| WHEN & WHERE? | WHAT? |
|---|---|
| June – November Argelès sur Mer |
Festival Marenda / Argelès Photo Nature. |
| Throughout September Musée d’art moderne, Collioure |
Summer exhibition: Claude Simon, de l’Image à l’Ecriture. |
| Throughout September A Cent Metres du Centre du Monde, Perpignan |
Summer exhibition. |
| Early September | Forums des associations. |
| Saturday 28th – Sunday 26th September Perpignan |
VISA pour l’Image. |
| Thursday 2nd September Maureillas las Illas |
Valles’Game. |
| Thursday 2nd September, 5pm – 8pm Prométhée Art Gallery, 5 rue Pierre Rameil, Perpignan |
Book signing. Local English speaking author, Mathew Rowlands, will be presenting and signing his latest spy novel, alongside French authors, Jacques Bigorres, who will sign both his Catalan recipe book and his biography (in French). |
| Thursday 2nd September, 7pm Espace Capellans, Torreilles |
Apéro jazz. Free musical apéritif with Hot Moon Jet jazz band. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th Port Vendres |
Vire vire Port Vendres. Celebratory parade of the traditional Catalan barques. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th Parc des Expositions, Perpignan |
Tattoo Convention. Over 90 tattoo artists, piercing stands, merchandise, animations, demonstrations, shows and more. Free entry. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th Forteresse de Salses |
Les Historiades. |
| Sunday 5th Place Picasso, Céret |
Fête du livre. Enjoy the annual book fair with like-minded book worms. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 5th Prats de Mollo |
Trail du Col d’Arès. Trail running event, 25km with over 1500m of altitude. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Tuesday 7th, 4pm Cloisters, St Génis des Fontaines |
Cello recital: Magdalène Risel. Live concert in the magical acoustics. 2€ entry. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 11th, 10am – 6pm Jardin des Plantes, Saint Cyprien |
Salon du livre. Book fair with stands from authors, publishers and more. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 11th, 9pm Esplanade Charles Trenet, Argelès sur Mer |
Soirée musicale James Bond. Enjoy a free musical recital of the scores of all your favourite Bond movies. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th Port Argelès sur Mer |
Nautiques d’Argelès. |
| Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th Salle Pons, Saint Cyprien |
Aloha Tattoo Event. A selection of 25 of the best French and international tattoo artists showcase their skills. Free entry. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 12th Los Masos |
La ronde bio. A 12km fun run through organic agricultural land and vineyards., followed by tasty terroir meal and a guided walk. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Tuesday 14th, 4pm Cloisters, St Génis des Fontaines |
Cello recital: Magdalène Risel. Live concert in the magical acoustics. 2€ entry. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 17th September, 7pm Place des Souvenirs d’Enfance, Torreilles |
Apéro jazz. Free musical apéritif with Sheik of Swing band. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 17th – Sunday 19th Port Argelès sur Mer |
Fête du Port. Three day party at the port, with turtle releasing, regattas, boat trips, sailing and rowing demonstrations… Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Friday 17th – Sunday 19th Théâtre de la Mer, Canet en Roussillon |
FISE XPérience. |
| Friday 17th – Sunday 19th Saint Cyprien |
Festa Major. |
| Saturday 18th Amélie les Bains & le Vallespir |
Bearman Xtreme Triathlon. |
| Saturday 18th Ermitage Saint Ferréol, Céret |
Fête de la Saint Ferréol. Celebration on Céret’s patron saint. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th Across the region |
Journées européennes du Patrimoine. |
| Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th Parc des Dosses, le Barcarès |
Occitan’Gliss Event. All things water sports with activities, demonstrations and more. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th Parc des Expositions, Perpignan |
Dinosaur exhibition. 2 days of dinosaurs at Perpignan’s giant exhibition centre. Get reduced price family ticket entry of just 7€ per group (over 3)! Download the voucher here. |
| Saturday 18th – Sunday 10th October Various venues |
Festival Jazzèbre. |
| Sunday 19th Céret |
La ronde cérétane. |
| Sunday 19th Les Angles |
Fête de fin de saison. Sending the summer off with a bang. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Monday 20th – Sunday 26th September |
Discover the forests of Catalonia by joining one of the FREE guided walks or events on offer. Sign up as numbers for the walks are limited. Full programme on : www.payspyreneesmediterranee.org |
| Tuesday 21st, 4pm Cloisters, St Génis des Fontaines |
Cello recital: Magdalène Risel. Live concert in the magical acoustics. 2€ entry. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th September Eglise des Dominicains, Perpignan |
Festival international du disque et de la bande dessinée. |
| Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th Around the region |
For lovers of fast cars, modern and classic cars driven by their owners take part in ‘Champion’s Road’, a three-stage event passing through Canet, Vinça, Oms and Céret to the finish line in Collioure. Check out the details on www.millesimclassicrally.com Parts of the stages in the P.O. involve road closures. |
| Friday 24th Across the region |
Fête des voisins. After all the Covid restrictions, what better time to have a safe, socially distanced get together with your neighbours? Rekindle the community spirit and make some new friends! Contact your local Mairie or Office de Tourisme to find out if there are any official events in your area, or organise it yourself! |
| Friday 24th, 5pm Château de l’Ou, Montescot |
Vins de Femmes. |
| Friday 24th, 8.30pm Les Dômes, Rivesaltes |
Festival Internationales de la Guitare. This region-wide festival is only making one stop in the P-O, so don’t miss out! Website. |
| Friday 24th – Sunday 26th Saint Cyprien |
Late Summer Days. |
| Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th Parking Côte Vermeille, Canet en Roussillon |
Wheelz. |
| Sunday 26th Saint Génis des Fontatines |
Festa Major. Annual town celebration full of colour and festivity. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. |
| Sunday 26th Saint Michel de Llotes |
Fête du Miel & Les Abeilles. More info: www.usar.fr/evenements |
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