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SUMMARY:CSF NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2020
DESCRIPTION:Hello Everyone\n\n\n\nIt’s all been rather quiet over the past few months.  We are waiting with bated breath to see what will happen in September\, hoping that we can restart our calendar with our Activity for Life event\, the Walk for Life. \nMy walking has tailed off a bit\, mainly due to\, well\, I suppose\, the weather. As a sun-worshiper\, I have to draw the line somewhere and so walking in full sun and 30° heat is off the cards. \nI’m so envious of everyone’s bougainvillea.  Our’s is a rather thorny\, leafy affair which has been cut hard back because it’s in the wrong place and people sitting near it have complained.  Those magnificent displays of purple and deep pink spread themselves over walls and front porches.  There’s very little that can beat them except perhaps some brightly coloured houses!  This is a fairly recent trend around here.  Our street wouldn’t look out of place on the set of a Disney film. \nYou may remember that earlier this year\, in March\, we held an event at the Chateau de l’Ou near Villeneuve de la Raho called Vins de Femmes.  We had a terrific response and many people said what a good evening it was.  Well\, we raised €3500!  Thank you very much to all who came and supported us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop In – Ille sur Tet\nLizzie’s Kitchen has now been sold.  We will let you know as soon as we have found a new venue. \n\nCovid-19 Bulletins\nHere is the latest bulletin put together by CSF Languedoc.  As well as giving advice on managing the risks of Covid-19\, wearing a mask\, the app and scams and fraud\, it also talks about Brexit preparations and applications for a residency permit. \n\nDATES FOR THE DIARY\n\n\n\n\nThursday 10th September Activity for Life Maureillas \nAs far as we know\, our Walk for Life will go ahead!  The venue is booked and we have planned and walked the two routes. \nWe’ll have books and bottles.  We would be very grateful for bottles for our Bottle Stall so please do bear this in mind over the summer when you just might have one or two left overs! \nDrinks will be on sale and\, we hope\, cakes and biscuits\, so bring a picnic and join in the fun.  There’ll be plenty of picnic tables in shady spots\, well spaced out to ensure distancing. \nWe really hope that we can successfully run this event which has been so popular in past years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 23rd September Cycle For Life 2020 Rochefort to Angoulême \n\n\nAfter recent announcements we are quietly confident that the Cycle for Life will go ahead.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be using the Flow Velo route.  The ride will take place over 4 days starting on Wednesday 23rd September in Rochefort and ending in Angoulême on Saturday lunchtime with a welcome.\n\nThe overnight stops will be at Saint-Savinien and Cognac\, arriving in Angoulême on Friday evening 25th.  Some cyclists have rebooked hotels now that they are able to cycle again.\n\nOn the morning of Saturday 26th there will be a local short ride organised around the area\, rather as we did at Agde a couple of years ago.  That means people can set off home or may even take the chance to stay on for a long weekend.\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther information available here.\n\n\n\nSaturday 17th October Autumn Ball – CANCELLED \nI’m sorry to say that the decision has been made to cancel the Autumn Ball for this year. \nThe feeling is that with all the restrictions which we would have to put in place with regard to Covid-19\, the evening would not be an enjoyable one! \nLet’s hope that next year we will be able to have a bumper event. \n\nSunday 29th November Christmas Market St Jean Pla de Corts \nIt looks like this will be going ahead.  It’s a great way to start the Christmas season with lots of present ideas on the arts & craft stalls\, plus cards and gifts\, stocking fillers\, homemade puds\, mince pies and cakes. \nLizzie’s Kitchen will be open for coffee\, tea and sandwiches.  We plan on making the area a bit bigger this year\, with a lot more tables. \n\n\n\n\nPlease remember that if anyone is struggling or needing help\, the CSF telephone and email helplines are always open.   We are there for everyone needing assistance at this time as well as for those affected by cancer. \n\n\n\n\nWe will keep everyone informed of any further developments. \n\n\n\nDiana Eastaff \n\n\n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/csf-newsletter-august-2020/
LOCATION:Around the Region
CATEGORIES:Health & Well-Being
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SUMMARY:The doors are open at the museum of Collioure
DESCRIPTION:The doors are open at the Musée d’art moderne in Collioure\nBy Ellen Turner Hall \nThe Musée d’art moderne in Collioure is offering the public a chance to participate in guided visits and art-related workshops throughout the months of July and August. \nArtists and guides will be on hand to welcome you and initiate you in a rich and ambitious programme of activities in and around Collioure. In an effort to attract families and promote inter-generational exchanges\, participation is open to everyone\, from the age of six upward. \nClaire Muchir\, the director of the museum since September 2019\, told me the idea for the programme was born under Covid-19 lockdown. While museums were closed and exhibitions were cancelled\, the public turned online for music\, art\, dance and theatre. \nThis thirst for culture became an inspiration for Muchir to reach out to as wide a public as possible. Thus the open doors. Muchir says the great chance you have here is to see the work of art and the original landscape right before your eyes. \nVisits to the current exhibition\, L’eau à la bouche (the love affair between Collioure and the sea) will be led by a guide who speaks French\, English and German\, while in the workshops the artists usually speak some English. The workshops invite you to explore a variety of art forms:  painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, photography\, engraving and writing\, each one presented by an expert in the field. \nTo ensure social distancing each workshop is limited to 8 people and individual material will be provided by the artist leading the activity. Places are by reservation. \nThe doors are open. Why not step in? \n \n
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LOCATION:Musée d’art moderne\, Collioure\, 66190
CATEGORIES:Art & Lit,Family Fun,Salons & Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:AT A GLANCE Summer 2020
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAround the region Summer 2020\nAs we all start to venture out again after months of confinement\, we are tentatively starting to once again compile a list of what’s on across the region\, although it will definitely take a while for anything to feel normal again! \nNow more than ever\, local business and events need your support so if you feel it is appropriate for you\, why not head out and see what the P-O have to offer this summer? \nMost of the bigger events have had to cancel this year but many other smaller venues will be able to host an exciting range of cultural delights. \nDon’t forget to look at our separate terroir\, vide grenier and night market guides too. \nIf you hear of anything\, large or small\, please let us know laura@anglophone-direct.com and we will happily relay the information. \n\n\n\nWHEN & WHERE?\nWHAT?\n\n\n\n\nThroughout summer\nArgelès sur Mer\nArgelès Photo Nature.\n\n\nThroughout summer\nMusée de Préhistoire de Tautavel\nSummer holiday workshops & activities.\n\n\nThroughout summer\nSaint Cyprien\nSummer activities and entertainment.\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, 2pm / 4pm\nFont Romeu\nGuided visit of the high altitude training centre. 2€. Find out more here. Contact the Office de Tourisme for reservations.\n\n\nEvery Saturday\nReynès\nGuided electric mountain bike tours. Different themes\, different ability levels\, all a great way to (re)discover the Vallespir. 30€ for 1h45. Website.\n\n\nUntil 28th August\nEspace FID & BD\, Perpignan\nRock this town.\n\n\nThroughout August\nMusée d’art moderne\, Collioure\nGuided visits & workshops.\n\n\nSaturday 1st – Sunday 2nd August\nPrats de Mollo\nFête catalane. Enjoy traditional music and street parades from 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nSaturday 1st August\nLe Boulou\nJournée des Mômes. Archery\, fire and sword juggling\, pirate show\, family treasure hunt…..FREE For more info: contact@tourisme-leboulou.fr or tel: 04 68 87 50 95\n\n\nSunday 2nd\, 9am – 12pm\nCarré d’or\, Perpignan\nClassic car rally. If you’re into classic cars\, this is the place to be! Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nMonday 3rd August\, 8pm\nPlace Martinique\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nMonday 3rd – Tuesday 4th August\nMusée de Préhistoire\, Tautavel\nFête de la Préhistoire.\n\n\nTuesday 4th August\, 8pm\nPlace République\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nTuesday 4th August\, 9pm\nParc Ecoiffier\, Alenya\nHarlem Nights Big Band. A rare pearl served by 18 professional musicians with a passion for swing. Be transported back to a time when jazz was an essential way of being\, Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 5th August\, 10am\nOffice de Tourisme\, Perpignan\nCiné-ballades. Test your French\, your local knowledge and your film trivia\, with a guided visit of locations featuring in films shot in Perpignan. Finish the visit with a screening at the Insitut Jean Vigo and a visit of their collections. Call 04 68 34 09 39 for more info.\n\n\n\nWednesday 5th August\, 6pm\nCathédrale St Jean Baptiste\, Perpignan\nInternational Bell Ringing Festival.\n\n\nWednesday 5th August\, 8pm\nPort Plaisance\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars along the port. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nThursday 6th August\, 8pm\nInstitut Jean Vigo\, Perpignan\nCiné en plein air (open air cinema).\n\n\nFriday 7th – Sunday 9th August\nCaves Ecoiffier\, Alenya\nGrand fête d’été. Enjoy a weekend of summer celebrations in Alenya. Kick start the festivities with a giant raffle at 9pm on Frday then make the most of music\, dancing and dinner on Saturday from 5pm. On Sunday\, it’s the Fête du cheval\, with mass\, blessing of the horses and entertainment from 10.30am on Sunday. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 7th – Sunday 9th August\nVallespir\nValles’Game.\n\n\nSaturday 8th August\, 10am\nPrats de Mollo\nSalon du livre. Book exhibition with authors\, publishers\, entertainment and conferences. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nSaturday 8th\, 10pm\nLa Rambla\, Le Boulou\nCabaret. Enjoy the glitz and glam of stage with this FREE cabaret show. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info\n\n\nSunday 9th – Thursday 13th August\nPrades\nFestival Pablo Casals.\n\n\nMonday 10th August\, 8pm\nPlace Martinique\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nTuesday 11th August\nMusée de Préhistoire\, Tautavel\nSurvival day.\n\n\nTuesday 11th August\, 8pm\nPlace République\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 12th August\, 10am\nOffice de Tourisme\, Perpignan\nCiné-ballades. Test your French\, your local knowledge and your film trivia\, with a guided visit of locations featuring in films shot in Perpignan. Finish the visit with a screening at the Insitut Jean Vigo and a visit of their collections. Call 04 68 34 09 39 for more info.\n\n\n\nWednesday 12th August\, 4pm\nEglise St Etienne\, Latour de Carol\nCanticel.\n\n\nWednesday 12th August\, 6pm\nCathédrale St Jean Baptiste\, Perpignan\nInternational Bell Ringing Festival.\n\n\nThursday 12th August\, 8pm\nPlace du Tertre\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars around the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 12th August\nCéret\nJournée famille. Fun for the whole family with workshops\, games and entertainment\, all absolutely FREE. Contact the Office de Tourisme for programme and info.\n\n\nWednesday 12th August\, 9.30pm\nJardin des Plantes\, Saint Cyprien\nProjections en plein air. Open air cinema screenings. 5€. Contact the Office de Tourisme for programme and info.\n\n\nWednesday 12th – Thursday 13th August\nCéret\nMarché des potiers.\n\n\nThursday 13th August\, 8pm\nInstitut Jean Vigo\, Perpignan\nCiné en plein air (open air cinema).\n\n\nThursday 13th – Monday 17th August\nPalais des Congrès\, Tautavel\nFestival d’astronomie.\n\n\nFriday 14th August\, 8pm\nParc Ecoiffier\, Alenya\nTapas & Swing New Orleans. Does exactly what it says on the tin! Free traditional swing concert from the 30s and 40s with possibility to buy tapas and drinks from the bar. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 14th August\, 9.30pm\nJardin des Plantes\, Saint Cyprien\nNocturnes au Jardin des Plantes. Evening concerts in the beautiful botanical gardens of Saint Cyprien. 5€ (free for under 18s). Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 14th August\, 9.30pm\nParc de la Prade\, Saint Cyprien\nProjections en plein air. Free open air screenings of magnificent animal documentaries. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 14th – Sunday 16th August\nVallespir\nValles’Game.\n\n\nFriday 14th – Tuesday 18th August\nCollioure\nFête de Saint Vincent.\n\n\nSaturday 15th August\nAcross the region\nFête de l’Assomption.\nAlthough usually celebrated with a firework display\, Covid 19 has caused many celebrations to be cancelled. Having said that\, Le Boulou are going ahead with their fireworks display at 10pm (unless the situation changes between then and now\, check with the Office de Tourisme closer to the time).\n\n\nSaturday 15th August\, 6pm\nAbbaye St Martin du Canigou\nCanticel.\n\n\nSaturday 15th August\, 8pm\nForteresse de Salses\nLa voix de l’âme. Celebrate la fête de l’Assomption with a repertoire of sacred Armenian music. 20€. Reservation essential. Contact the Forteresse for more info and tickets.\n\n\nMonday 17th August\, 8pm\nPlace Martinique\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nMonday 17th – Sunday 23rd August\nBanyuls sur Mer\nFesta Major.\n\n\nTuesday 18th August\nMusée de Préhistoire\, Tautavel\nSurvival day.\n\n\nTuesday 18th August\, 8pm\nPlace République\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 19th August\, 6pm\nCathédrale St Jean Baptiste\, Perpignan\nInternational Bell Ringing Festival.\n\n\nWednesday 19th August\, 6pm\nQuartier Rodin\, Saint Cyprien\nFête du quartier Rodin. A free evening of festivities organised by the shops and businesses of the Rodin area of Argelès. DJ\, inflatable games\, merry-go-round etc. Call the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 19th August\, 8pm\nPort Plaisance\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars along the port. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nSaturday 22nd August\, 11am\nPrats de Mollo\nJournée catalane. Traditional music\, apéritif and Sardanes. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nTuesday 25th August\nMusée de Préhistoire\, Tautavel\nSurvival day.\n\n\nTuesday 25th August\, 9pm\nParc Ecoiffier\, Alenya\nSongs from a summer’s evening. An evening of live swing and blues from Broadway clubs to the French Quarter of New Orleans. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 21st – Sunday 23rd August\nVallespir\nValles’Game.\n\n\nSunday 23rd August\, 9am – 1pm\nParc Ecoiffier\, Alenya\nLe Renc’art de l’été. Arts market\, free to exhibit and free to enter. If you fancy showing your work\, tables\, chairs and boards all available. Call 04 68 22 54 56 to register. Otherwise\, contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nSunday 23rd August\, 5pm\nEglise St Pierre\, Prades\nCanticel.\n\n\nSunday 23rd August\, 9pm\nEglise St Julien & Ste Basilisse\, Torreilles\nEstiu Musical. Because of Covid 19\, the pre-concert apéro will not take place this year\, but the live concert will go ahead: “The Great French Sonata” with violin virtuoso Julie Bendersky\, accompanied by the young and promising pianist\, Pierre-Marie Gasnier. 10€. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nMonday 24th August\, 8pm\nPlace Martinique\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nTuesday 25th August\, 8pm\nPlace République\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars surrounding the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 26th August\, 6pm\nCathédrale St Jean Baptiste\, Perpignan\nInternational Bell Ringing Festival.\n\n\nWednesday 26th August\, 8pm\nPlace du Tertre\, Le Barcarès\nSoirée lounge. Ease into the evening with free live music and a sunset tipple at one of the many great bars around the square. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 28th – Sunday 30th August\nVallespir\nValles’Game.\n\n\nSaturday 29th August\, from 3.30pm\nCéret\nStreet party. Art exhibitions\, street theatre\, clown shows\, workshops\, music and entertainment\, all absolutely FREE. Contact the Office de Tourisme for programme and info.\n\n\nSaturday 29th – Sunday 30th\nSaint Cyprien\nFestival du Cerf Volant (kite festival).\n\n\nSaturday 29th August – Sunday 13th September\nPerpignan\nVisa pour l’Image.\n\n\nSunday 30th August\, 4pm\nEglise St Louis\, Mont Louis\nCanticel.\n\n\nSunday 30th August\, 9pm\nEglise St Julien & Ste Basilisse\, Torreilles\nEstiu Musical. Because of Covid 19\, the pre-concert apéro will not take place this year\, but the live concert will go ahead: “Quatuor Zahir”\, four internationally-acclaimed saxophonists. 10€. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE…..\n\n\n\n\n \nANY EVENTS TO ADD? REGISTER AND ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS BELOW\, OR SEND THEM TO US.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] \n
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LOCATION:Around the Region
CATEGORIES:A Bit of Everything,Art & Lit,Charity Events,Cinema & Theatre,Culture and Heritage,Family Fun,Festivals & Traditions,Food & Drink,Kids,Music and Dance,Other stuff!,Outdoor Activities,Salons & Exhibitions
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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] \n
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LOCATION:Chateau Valmy\, Argelès-sur-Mer\, chemin du Château Valmy\, \, Argelès-sur-Mer\, 66700 
CATEGORIES:Music and Dance
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