BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//P-O Life - ECPv4.6.25//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:P-O Life X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://anglophone-direct.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for P-O Life BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200831 DTSTAMP:20260423T191725 CREATED:20200629T060036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T062007Z UID:9698-1598572800-1598831999@anglophone-direct.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED : Les Déferlantes d'Argelès 2020 - version XS DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Déferlantes XS CANCELLED” style=”flat” color=”juicy-pink”] \nOrganisers have decided to cancel this event. Tickets are not transferable to next year’s event. Contact the booking office for refunds. \n[/vc_cta][vc_column_text] \nLes Déferlantes – breaking waves or surf\n(and in this case\, breaking news!)\nFollowing the Covid 19 crisis\, the 2020 Déferlantes was cancelled\, much to the disappointment of organisers and festival-goers alike. \nWe can now inform you that an XS version of the event will in fact go ahead\, at the end of August. HURRAY! \n \nOver the UK bank holiday weekend (28th – 30th August)\, head to the Parc de Valmy in Argelès-sur-Mer for three days of music under the Catalan sun. \nDiscover the prorgramme here.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_slide” interval=”3″ images=”48148\,48149\,48150\,48151\,48152\,48153″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ticket office is now open and with numbers strictly limited to 4500\, tickets are sure to sell like hot cakes. Avoid disappointment and secure your place at the summer’s hottest XS festival now. \n\n\n\n1 day pass : 25€\n3 day pass : 65€\n\n\n\nChâteau Valmy\n\nAs you drive along the voie rapide between Argelès and Collioure\, the Disneyesque turrets of the Château de Valmy rise out of the vineyards like a fairytale. \nWhen Joseph Bardou made his fortune from the invention of JOB cigarette papers\, his son Pierre commissioned the Danish Architect Viggo Dorph-Petersen\, well known for his extravagant Belle Epoque style\, to build a château for each of his three children. \nFor his son Justin\, Chateau d’Aubiry in Céret\, for his daughter Camille\, Chateau Ducup St Paul in Perpignan\, and for his daughter Jeanne\, recently married to Jules Pams\, Château de Valmy. Her portrait hangs today in the salon on the first floor. \nJules Pams became French Minister of Agriculture and the wines of Valmy graced the tables of royalty. Jules and Jeanne died leaving no heirs. In 1930\, Victor Piex\, a wealthy distiller\, bought the château\, and the domaine prospered. \nAfter his death in 1952\, deserted by children and grandchildren\, the once magnificent property started to deteriorate… empty rooms\, leaking roof….. \nIn 1997\, Victor Peix’s grandson and family took up the challenge\, breathing new life into vineyards and château. \nThe Château de Valmy was turned into a chic guest house\, peaceful\, and picturesque\, with five gracious en suite rooms\, looking out across the vines and down to the sea. \n \nA smart new tasting ‘cave’ opened in 2013\, with endless views over the perfectly manicured vineyards. The range of Valmy wines runs from a delicate white\, vinified in oak barrels\, through rosé\, a range of reds to l’Or de Valmy\, a beautifully balanced naturally sweet wine. \nTaste in the cave before choosing wine with your meal\, because in 2014\, La Table de Valmy opened its doors\, stylish restaurant\, showcase for Valmy wines\, and reviewed in the last edition of P-O Life. ‘Taken as a complete package\, the location\, the view\, the wine\, the food and the general ambiance\, we thought it was terrific’\, wrote the reviewer. \nAnd really\, dining on that pretty terrace with spectacular views over the vines and the sea – well\, what’s not to like? \nBut there’s more to Valmy than wine and food.\nWhilst the Chateau and vineyards are still owned by descendants of Victor Peix\, six hectares of land within the grounds are owned by the Commune of Argelès\, free and open for the public to stroll through and enjoy. \nThis council run park with café\, play and picnic area\, nature trails\, fountains and waterfall is all rather less chic than the immaculate new facilities of the cave and restaurant\, but it’s a pleasant ramble\, great for the kids……oh\, and did I already mention the views? \nEnjoy the impressive family of storks living in the park or spend a magical hour with the charming falconers of the Aigles de Valmy (www.lesaiglesdevalmy.com) watching this spectacular show of birds of prey in free flight. Sadly\, due to financial constraints\, this could be their last year. \n \nOn the first floor\, next to the entrance to the park\, you will find a small but rather fascinating exhibition of the Retirada\, and the internment on the beaches of Argelès of 200\,000 Republicans fleeing the Franco regime in 1939. \nOpen all year round\, this permanent exhibition explains the Spanish Civil war via ancient newspaper clippings and other media from that period\, along with historical frescos\, television documentaries and works of art showing the pitiful living conditions in the camp. \nSeveral events take place at the Chateau during the year; flower show\, antiques festival\, pop concerts\, and the park closes when hosting large-scale festivals like Les Déferlantes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \nShare this:\n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n\n Related\n URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/les-deferlantes-dargeles/ LOCATION:Chateau Valmy\, Argelès-sur-Mer\, chemin du Château Valmy\, \, Argelès-sur-Mer\, 66700 CATEGORIES:Music and Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://anglophone-direct.com/ap_img/deferlantes-xs.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR