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SUMMARY:From Dust to Light: A 40-Year Celebration at the Musée de Cerdagne
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for something meaningful to do in the Pyrénées-Orientales this summer\, the Musée de Cerdagne has created an exhibition that quietly stays with you long after your visit. \nRunning from 9 May to 31 October 2026 at Cal Mateu\, “40 Years of Collections – From Dust to Light” celebrates four decades of preserving the everyday life\, traditions\, and memories of the Cerdagne region. It is not a grand\, showy exhibition. Instead\, it offers something far more powerful. It invites you to slow down and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. \n\nA collection built by people\, not just history\nWhat makes this exhibition special is how it came to exist. Over the past 40 years\, the collections of the Musée de Cerdagne have grown thanks to the generosity of local people. Objects have been donated by families\, residents\, and heritage professionals who recognised the value of keeping these pieces of the past alive. \nBehind every item is a story. A decision to pass something on rather than throw it away. A memory attached to a tool\, a piece of furniture\, or a simple household object. Together\, these contributions form a living archive of the region. \nWhen the everyday becomes heritage\nThis is not a museum of rare artefacts or priceless works of art. Here\, the focus is on the objects of daily life. Items that might once have been overlooked now take centre stage. \nA chamber pot tells the story of life before running water. A wash basin speaks of routines that required time\, effort\, and patience. A modest oil lamp becomes a reminder of long evenings spent in mountain homes before electricity was widespread. \nAs you move through the exhibition\, you begin to realise that nothing is insignificant. These objects do not just show how people lived. They help us understand how people adapted\, connected\, and made sense of their world. \nStep inside the past\nThe exhibition unfolds through carefully created scenes that bring the past to life. Rather than displaying objects behind glass in isolation\, the museum places them in context. \nYou might find yourself standing in a reconstructed bedroom\, where a traditional Catalan bed and a simple wooden wardrobe hint at the intimacy of life in the mountains. In another space\, a small hair salon reveals how these everyday places were once hubs of conversation and community. \nThere is something deeply familiar about these settings\, even if they belong to another time. They remind us that while tools and technologies change\, the rhythms of life often remain the same. \nBeliefs\, protection\, and the unseen world\nSome of the most intriguing objects in the exhibition sit somewhere between practicality and belief. \nRoof ornaments and espanta bruixes\, used to ward off evil spirits\, reflect a time when protecting the home went beyond physical structures. These items reveal a world where people lived in close relationship with their environment and the unseen forces they believed shaped their lives. \nThey offer a glimpse into a mindset that feels distant today\, yet still resonates in subtle ways. \nThe invisible work that keeps memory alive\nIt is easy to admire what is on display\, but this exhibition also draws attention to the work that happens behind the scenes. \nEvery object has been carefully catalogued\, studied\, restored\, and preserved. This is patient\, often unseen work carried out by people who understand that heritage is not just about the past. It is about what we choose to carry forward. \nBy revealing this process\, the museum adds another layer to the visitor experience. You begin to see not just the objects\, but the care and intention behind them. \nAn exhibition that invites you to take part\nWhat sets “From Dust to Light” apart is its participatory element. This is not a passive experience. \nAt the end of the exhibition\, visitors are invited to contribute to a shared timeline. You can leave a memory\, an idea\, or even suggest an object that you believe represents life today. \nIt raises a simple but thought-provoking question. What will people in 40 years consider worth preserving from our own lives? \nA place for all generations\nThe museum has also made a real effort to engage younger visitors. A dedicated children’s trail encourages them to explore through play\, observation\, and curiosity. \nIt transforms the museum from a place of quiet observation into a space of discovery\, where learning feels natural rather than imposed. \nRooted in Cerdagne\, open to everyone\nThe Musée de Cerdagne is deeply connected to its territory. Every object reflects the identity of the region\, its traditions\, and its way of life. \nYet you do not need to be local to appreciate it. Whether you live here or are visiting the Pyrénées-Orientales\, the exhibition offers something universal. It reminds us that history is not only found in major events\, but in the small details of everyday life. \nPlan your visit\nExhibition: 40 Years of Collections – From Dust to LightLocation: Musée de Cerdagne\, Cal MateuDates: 9 May to 31 October 2026 \nIf you are searching for things to do in the Pyrénées-Orientales this summer\, this exhibition offers a thoughtful and immersive experience. It is quiet\, reflective\, and unexpectedly moving. \nYou may arrive curious\, but you are likely to leave seeing the world around you a little differently. \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/from-dust-to-light-a-40-year-celebration-at-the-musee-de-cerdagne/
CATEGORIES:Art & Lit,Culture and Heritage
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SUMMARY:Maillol and Greece: Major 2026 Exhibition at the Musée Maillol\, Banyuls-sur-Mer
DESCRIPTION:Maillol and Greece: A Mediterranean Journey Through Art and Antiquity\nMusée Maillol\, Banyuls-sur-Mer\n26 June – 31 December 2026 \nThis summer\, the Musée Maillol in Banyuls-sur-Mer invites visitors to discover Maillol and Greece\, a major exhibition exploring the profound relationship between Aristide Maillol and the art of ancient Greece. \n \nRunning from 26 June to 31 December 2026\, the exhibition traces the influence of Greek antiquity on one of France’s most celebrated sculptors. Through a rich selection of sculptures\, paintings\, drawings\, prints\, photographs and archival documents\, visitors are taken on a Mediterranean journey in the footsteps of Maillol himself. \nAt the heart of the exhibition is the artist’s celebrated trip to Greece in 1908. Accompanied by his close friend and patron\, Count Harry Kessler\, Maillol travelled through the country between April and June of that year\, visiting some of the most important sites of classical civilisation. \nYet the exhibition reveals that Maillol’s fascination with Greece began long before he ever set foot there. During his formative years in Paris\, he immersed himself in the study of ancient art through the collections of the Louvre\, the École des Beaux-Arts and numerous books and journals devoted to antiquity. By the time he arrived in Greece at the age of 47\, his artistic vision had already been deeply shaped by classical ideals. \nMaillol Museum\, Banyuls-sur-Mer\nWhat struck Maillol most during his travels was the remarkable resemblance between Greece and his native Catalonia. He recognised familiar landscapes\, vegetation\, light and architecture\, recalling later that he felt as though he had returned to Banyuls-sur-Mer. The connection was so powerful that he often spent entire days alone in contemplation of the scenery. Significantly\, the only travel journal he ever kept was his notebook Notes from a Journey in Greece\, excerpts of which are presented in the exhibition. \nA key figure in this story is Count Harry Kessler\, the cosmopolitan collector\, writer and patron who first encountered Maillol in 1904. Their friendship proved decisive. Following an early trip together to London\, Maillol discovered the collections of the British Museum\, including the famous Parthenon Marbles\, an experience he later described as a breakthrough in his understanding of sculpture. \nFor Maillol\, the 1908 journey to Greece was less a revelation than a confirmation. In Greek sculpture he recognised the very principles that guided his own artistic search: clarity of form\, balance\, simplicity and harmony. He was particularly drawn to the archaic Greek art of the 6th century BC\, whose stylised and monumental forms echoed the qualities he admired in ancient Egyptian sculpture. \nThese ideals are reflected throughout his work. Like many leading artists of his generation—including Cézanne\, Gauguin and the Nabis—Maillol sought a return to essential forms and enduring values. The exhibition presents works created both before and after his Greek journey\, allowing visitors to trace the continuity of these influences throughout his career. \nMaillol and Greece offers not only an insight into the development of a major artist\, but also a fascinating exploration of how the ancient world continued to inspire modern creativity. Set against the backdrop of Banyuls-sur-Mer\, the town that shaped Maillol’s vision\, it promises to be one of the cultural highlights of 2026 in the region. \n\nVisitor Information\nMusée Maillol\nVallée de la Roume\n66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer \nExhibition dates: 26 June – 31 December 2026 \nOpening hours: Tuesday to Sunday\n10am–12pm and 2pm–6pm \nTelephone: +33 (0)4 68 88 57 11 \nEm \n\nUpdraftPlus\nail: museemaillolbanyuls@orange.fr \nFor further information\, visit the Musée Maillol in Banyuls-sur-Mer and discover the artistic dialogue between the Mediterranean landscapes of Catalonia and the timeless beauty of ancient Greece. \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/maillol-and-greece-banyuls-sur-mer-2026/
LOCATION:Musée Maillol\, Banyuls-sur-Mer
CATEGORIES:Art & Lit
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SUMMARY:EVENTS AT A GLANCE October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Around the region October 2025\n\n\n\nWHEN & WHERE?\nWHAT?\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the year\nFairs and festivals around the region\, little and large\, celebrating every imaginable ‘produit de terroir’.\n\n\nThroughout the year\nCatch a bargain or get rid of your junk at one of the many vide-greniers across the region.\n\n\nMonday-Friday throughout October\nAnse de Paulilles\, Port Vendres\nBarques Catalanes. Test your French with a guided visit of a workshop that restores traditional Catalan boats. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nThursday 1st – Saturday 3rd\nThéâtre de l’Etang\, Saint Estève\nSEM le Blues. 10th and final edition of the annual blues festival\, with 6 bands over 3 evenings. 20€ for 1 evening (2 concerts) / 44€ for all 3 evenings (6 concerts). Ticket office.\n\n\nFriday 2nd – Sunday 4th\nCéret\nEcofestival.26th edition of Céret’s annual environmental festival\, with conferences\, exhibitions\, screenings\, activities and more. This year’s theme is La forêt\, notre meilleure alliée\, with a tribute to botanist Francis Hallé. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 2nd – Sunday 4th\nArgelès sur Mer\n100 Miles Pyrénées Méditerranée. Four spectacular trail races from 36km to a frankly bonkers 175km\, crossing the P-O from the mountains to the Mediterranean and finishing at Château de Valmy\, Argelès-sur-Mer. More info 100 Miles Sud de la France.\n\n\nSaturday 3rd – Sunday 4th\nCanet en Roussillon\nLa Rose Canétoise.Two days of walking\, running and family activities in support of the fight against cancer\, with races\, a 12km hike\, kids’ events and more. Don your pink and get involved! Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nWednesday 7th – Sunday 11th\nBanyuls sur Mer\nFête des Vendanges. Banyuls celebrates 30 years of its fabulous harvest festival! Five days of wine\, food\, music\, tastings\, vineyard activities and Catalan traditions\, culminating in the famous beach feast and arrival of the grape harvest by Catalan boat. Read More Vendanges en Fête.\n\n\nSunday 11th\, 6pm\nCaves Ecoiffier\, Alénya\nL’Opéra sans parole.The Orchestre Symphonique d’Alénya-Roussillon takes on the greats of opera\, with orchestral works from Carmen\, The Magic Flute\, Aida and more. Part of the Vendanges d’Octobre festival. Read More.\n\n\nWednesday 14th – Sunday 18th\nPort Vendres\nHissons les Voix\, Hissons les Mots! 7th edition of this literary festival celebrating the spoken and written word\, with author meetings\, discussions\, readings and performances. This year also celebrates 5 years of Librairie Oxymore. Free. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info. MORE INFO\n\n\nFriday 9th – Sunday 11th\nParc des Expos\, Perpignan\nFête de l’agriculture. Agriculture and farming festival. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 9th – Monday 12th\nParc des Expos\, Perpignan\nSalon Viv’Habitat. Property\, decoration and interior design exhibition. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nSunday 18th\nSalses-le-Château\nRun for Boobs. First edition of this brilliantly named Octobre Rose charity event! Choose between a 10km run or a family-friendly 3km run/walk through the vineyards and garrigue. 100% of profits go to breast cancer charities. 6€–12€ See More\n\n\nSaturday 10th\, 10am – 7pm\nPerpignan\nTrobades médiévales.\n\n\nTBC\nDomaine Deprade Jorda\, Argelès sur Mer\nLes nuits des vins primeurs. Celebrate the first wine of the season with music\, food and more. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 16th – Sunday 18th\nAcross the Pyrénées-Orientales\nVignobles en Scène. Formerly the Fascinant Week-end\, this celebration of wine tourism returns with a weekend of tastings\, vineyard visits\, food\, heritage and special events celebrating our fabulous local wines. More info on P-O Life\n\n\nTBC\nArles sur Tech\nRencontre européenne de Ferronerie. European iron-mongers’ festival. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nFriday 16th – Sunday 18th\nTresserre\nFesta de les Bruixes.\n\n\nSaturday 17th\, from 7pm\nCaves Ecoiffier\, Alénya\nNuit Blanche.Eat\, drink and be merry at this late-night highlight of the Vendanges d’Octobre\, with local wine\, food and an evening of theatre\, music and performances. Shows from 9pm. 10€ adults / 5€ children.  FIND OUT MORE\n\n\nFriday 23rd\, 9pm\nCollections de Saint-Cyprien\nMusiques du Monde. Groove Factory bring the sound of Amy Winehouse to Saint-Cyprien\, with Sabrina and her musicians performing an evening of pop\, soul and groove. 5€. Booking recommended.\n\n\nTBC\nBibliothèque\, Baixas\nSalon du Lego. Lego festival. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\nSaturday 24th October – Sunday 22nd November\nParc des Expositions\, Perpignan\nFoire de la Saint Martin.\n\n\nSaturday 31st\nSaint-Cyprien\nHalloween in Saint-Cyprien.Ghosts\, ghouls and things that go bump in the night take over Saint-Cyprien for a day of spooky family fun\, rounded off with a spectacular Halloween firework display at the port at 9pm. Free. Contact the Office de Tourisme for more info.\n\n\n\nLate October – Sunday 8th November \nArgelès-sur-Mer\nAbrac’Argelès. Argelès works its magic with its annual festival of illusion\, featuring family activities\, magic shows and some seriously clever sorcery\, before culminating in three nights of spectacular shows and galas in November. Contact the Office de Tourisme for the full programme.\n\n\n\n\nMORE…..\n\n\n\n\n  \n \nANY EVENTS TO ADD? ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS BELOW\, OR SEND THEM TO US. \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/events-at-a-glance-october-2026/
LOCATION:Pyrenees Orientales
CATEGORIES:A Bit of Everything,Art & Lit,Cinema & Theatre,Culture and Heritage,Family Fun,Festivals & Traditions,Food & Drink,Health & Well-Being,Kids,Markets & Vide Greniers,Music and Dance,Other stuff!,Salons & Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:100 Miles Sud de la France Ultra Trail
DESCRIPTION:100 Miles Pyrénées Méditerranée\n2nd – 4th October 2026 \nMountains\, forests\, ridiculously steep climbs and\, eventually\, the Mediterranean. The 100 Miles Pyrénées Méditerranée is back from 2nd to 4th October\, taking runners on one rather spectacular journey across the Pyrénées-Orientales. \nAround 900 runners\, supported by some 300 volunteers\, will take on four races ranging from 36km to a frankly bonkers 175km. All four eventually converge on the Albères before heading for the finish line at the Château de Valmy in Argelès-sur-Mer. \nFor those of us who prefer our mountains accompanied by a picnic rather than 7\,000 metres of climbing\, it’s also a great excuse to get out and support the runners as they pass through towns\, villages and some of the most beautiful corners of the P-O. \nGood luck to everyone taking part. Rather you than us! \nLes Foulées des Albères – 36km\nThe baby of the bunch. Although with 36km and 1\,700m of climbing\, “baby” is perhaps pushing it. \nStarting at Fort Bellegarde in Le Perthus\, runners head towards Pic Néoulous before crossing the Albères\, descending towards the Vallée des Tortues at Sorède and continuing past Notre-Dame du Château. From there\, it’s onwards and\, thankfully\, increasingly downwards towards the finish at Château de Valmy. \nLa Traversée – 73km\nThings get considerably more serious with 73km and 3\,600m of elevation gain. \nLa Traversée begins at the Centre Pleine Nature Sud Canigó in Arles-sur-Tech\, climbing towards the Chapelle Santa Engracia and Montalba-d’Amélie before tackling the Roc de France. \nThe route skirts the Spanish border around Les Salines and Las Illas\, passes Fort Bellegarde and Le Perthus and then takes on Pic Néoulous. Runners eventually descend \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more info \nWebsite\nFacebook\n\n\n\n  \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/100-miles-sud-de-la-france/
LOCATION:Pyrenees Orientales
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Activities,Sport
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SUMMARY:Carnets de Cerdanya 2026 | Sketching Weekend in the Cerdanya
DESCRIPTION:Carnets de Cerdanya – Transfrontier Sketching Weekend\n3–4 October 2026 | Sainte-Léocadie\, France & Bolvir\, Catalonia\nFollowing the success of the first edition\, Carnets de Cerdanya returns on 3 and 4 October 2026 for a weekend of sketching\, creativity\, encounters and discovery on both sides of the French-Catalan border. \n \npen to sketchers of all levels and nationalities\, the event is an opportunity to meet other people who enjoy drawing on location\, exchange ideas and explore the landscapes\, architecture\, heritage and everyday life of the Cerdanya through drawing. \nThe weekend begins on Saturday at the Musée de Cerdagne in Sainte-Léocadie\, before crossing the border on Sunday to the Espai Ceretània in Bolvir. \nSaturday 3 October – Musée de Cerdagne\, Sainte-Léocadie\nThe Musée de Cerdagne\, also known as Cal Mateu\, is a remarkable historic farmstead dating from the 17th and 18th centuries\, set in the heart of the Cerdanya. Once a working agricultural estate and an important centre of local administration\, the site now houses the Musée de Cerdagne\, which explores the history\, culture and heritage of the Cerdanya. The building is a listed historic monument and the museum has been recognised as a Musée de France since 1997. ((⁠Pyrénées Cerdagne Tourisme) \n \nIt is an especially appropriate setting for a sketching event: the historic farm buildings\, garden and surrounding landscape offer plenty to discover and draw. \nThe museum is also currently presenting “De la poussière à la lumière: 40 ans de trésors cerdans”\, celebrating 40 years of the museum and bringing objects from its collections back into the spotlight. \nProgramme \n9:00 – Meet at the Musée de Cerdagne \n9:30–12:30 – Workshops and sketching walk\nCyanotype workshop with Gwendalys\, plus sketching workshops with Olivia Marcus and Santi Sallés. \n10:00–12:30 – Sketching walk and free drawing \n12:30 – Lunch\nBring your own picnic or enjoy the food truck on site. \n13:30–16:30 – Free sketching around the museum \n16:30–17:30 – Exhibition of the day’s drawings and closing \nSunday 4 October – Espai Ceretània\, Bolvir\nOn Sunday\, the group crosses into Catalonia and meets at Espai Ceretània in Bolvir\, a cultural and archaeological site exploring the history and heritage of the Cerdanya. \nThe day will combine workshops and free sketching with opportunities to explore the museum\, the village of Bolvir and the nearby church of Sant Climent de Talltorta. \nProgramme \n10:00 – Welcome at Espai Ceretània\, Bolvir \n10:30–13:30 – Workshops with Olivia Marcus and Santi Sallés \nAt the same time\, participants can choose between free sketching in the museum\, visiting and/or sketching at Sant Climent de Talltorta\, or drawing around Bolvir. \n13:30 – Exhibition of drawings made during the morning \n14:00 – End of Carnets de Cerdanya \nPractical information\nCarnets de Cerdanya is open to everyone and participation is free\, with the exception of the workshops\, which require advance registration and payment. \nRegistered participants will receive free admission to the Musée de Cerdagne on Saturday and Espai Ceretània on Sunday. \nFor workshops\, please register and pay in advance at www.uskbarcelona.cat. \nOn Saturday\, you are welcome to bring a picnic. A food truck will also be available at the Musée de Cerdagne. \nWhether you are an experienced urban sketcher or simply enjoy picking up a pencil and drawing what you see\, come and spend a weekend exploring the Cerdanya through sketching\, meeting fellow artists and discovering this unique cross-border landscape. \nEveryone is welcome! \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/carnets-de-cerdanya-sketching-weekend-2026/
CATEGORIES:Art & Lit
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SUMMARY:VENDANGES EN FETE\, BANYULS-SUR-MER
DESCRIPTION:Vendanges en fête\nThe big event in the wine-producing calendar is back\, and this year it’s celebrating 30 years! \nThe very first Fête des Vendanges took place in Banyuls-sur-Mer in 1996. Rather than keeping the celebrations tucked away in the vineyards\, the beach became the heart of the festivities\, bringing winegrowers\, locals and visitors together to celebrate the end of the harvest. \nThirty years later\, it’s still going strong. \n  \n \nFrom Wednesday 7th to Sunday 11th October 2026\, Banyuls will once again be taken over by five days of wine\, food\, music and Catalan tradition. \nThe highlight comes on Sunday\, when the beach transforms into a colourful\, animated mass of eating\, drinking\, music and general merriment. Traditional Catalan barques take to the bay before bringing the precious grape harvest back to shore\, just as it would once have arrived from vineyards accessible mainly by sea. \nExpect a lively few days and\, naturally\, rather a lot of wine. \n\nProgramme\nEvents across the five days include: \n\nWine tastings and the Village Vigneron\nCellar visits\nFood and wine workshops\nVineyard walks\nExhibitions\nLive music and entertainment\nLocal food and produce\nCatalan traditions\nThe traditional arrival of the harvest by Catalan barques\nThe big Sunday celebration on the beach\n\nFête des Vendanges\, Banyuls-sur-Mer\nWednesday 7th – Sunday 11th October 2026 \nFull 2026 programme and information \n \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/fete-des-vendanges-banyuls-sur-mer/
LOCATION:Banyuls-sur-Mer
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Traditions,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Trobades Médiévales de Perpignan
DESCRIPTION:Trobades Médiévales de Perpignan\nSaturday 10th October 2026\, 10am – 7pm \nDust off your chainmail\, polish your sword and prepare to dodge the odd fire-breather. The Trobades Médiévales are back in Perpignan for a full day of knights\, troubadours\, medieval markets\, traditional crafts and general Middle Ages mayhem. \nAnd the setting couldn’t really be more appropriate. \nFrom 1276 to 1344\, Perpignan was the continental capital of the Kingdom of Majorca\, enjoying considerable economic and population growth under Jacques II\, King of Majorca and Count of Roussillon\, Cerdagne and Conflent. \nMuch of the city’s historic architecture dates back to this golden period\, including the magnificent Palace of the Kings of Majorca\, while construction of the Hôtel de Ville and cathedral began during the 14th century. \nSo\, once a year\, Perpignan turns the clock back several hundred years and makes the most of it. \nFour corners of medieval Perpignan\nFor 2026\, the festivities spread across four main areas of the city centre\, each offering something slightly different. \n \nCampo Santo\nThis is where you’ll find the knights. \nA full medieval camp brings the period back to life with traditional crafts including blacksmithing\, glassblowing and pottery\, alongside demonstrations of medieval cooking. \nThere will be knights’ duels at 11am\, 2pm and 5pm\, plus fire shows\, medieval music and dancing throughout the day. \nPlace Gambetta\nFancy learning a medieval skill without having to wield a sword? \nHead to Place Gambetta for demonstrations of lace-making\, calligraphy\, illumination\, herbalism and traditional dyeing\, along with street theatre. \nNearby at Place du Presbytère\, you can also challenge your companions to a game of giant chess. \nPlace de la Victoire\nAt the foot of the Castillet\, the medieval market takes over Place de la Victoire. \nBrowse artisan creations\, jewellery\, costumes and plenty of things to eat while musicians\, performers and fantastical characters roam the streets. \nExpect fire performances too. Obviously. It wouldn’t be medieval Perpignan without somebody playing with fire. \nAllées Maillol\nThis is probably the one for families. \nThere’ll be a discovery farm\, donkey rides\, giant wooden games\, medieval mini-golf and sheepdog demonstrations. \nAnd\, in possibly our favourite addition to the programme\, a sweet-firing catapult will be launched at 11am\, 2.30pm and 5pm. \nHistorical accuracy questionable. Entertainment value excellent. \nCalling all little knights\nChildren can take part in the traditional medieval treasure hunt\, following clues around four stalls in the city\, solving riddles and collecting stamps along the way. \nComplete the mission and they’ll earn their diploma as a preux chevalier. \nThe Castillet is also getting involved\, with theatrical visits and lantern-making workshops at 11am\, 2pm and 3.30pm. These activities cost €2 and require advance booking. \nDon’t miss the grand parade\nAt 6pm\, the day’s knights\, performers\, musicians and medieval characters come together for the grand parade\, setting off from Allées Maillol. \nAnd if you’re not quite ready to return to the 21st century\, head to the Institut Jean Vigo at 7pm for a screening of Jacques Demy’s Peau d’âne\, starring Catherine Deneuve and Jean Marais. \nEntry to the film is free\, although booking is recommended. \nTrobades Médiévales de Perpignan 2026\nSaturday 10th October\n10am – 7pm\nPerpignan city centre\nFree entry \nActivities take place around the Campo Santo\, Place Gambetta\, Place de la Victoire and Allées Maillol\, with the grand parade beginning at 6pm. \nA cracking day out for families\, history buffs and anyone who has ever secretly wanted to watch two knights batter each other before being fired sweets from a catapult. \n\n\n\nFor more info:\nOffice de tourisme de Perpignan\nTel : + 33(0)4 68 66 30 30\nEmail : contact-office@perpignan.fr\nwww.perpignantourisme.com\n\n\n\n  \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/trobades-medievales-de-perpignan/
LOCATION:Perpignan\, Perpignan\, 66000\, France
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage,Family Fun,Kids,Outdoor Activities,Salons & Exhibitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:Vignobles en Scène 2026
DESCRIPTION:Vignobles en Scène 2026\nFriday 16th – Sunday 18th October 2026 \nClear your diary and find yourself a designated driver. France is celebrating its vineyards for an entire weekend and\, frankly\, we’re not going to argue with that. \nFrom Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October\, Vignobles en Scène returns for three days dedicated to wine\, food\, vineyards\, local heritage and the people who make it all happen. \nIf the name doesn’t ring a bell\, you might remember its predecessor\, the Fascinant Week-end. The event has been revamped as Vignobles en Scène\, bringing together wine destinations across France for one big celebration of œnotourisme. \nAnd living in the Pyrénées-Orientales\, where it’s difficult to drive for very long without passing a vineyard\, we are particularly well placed to join in. \nMore than just wine tasting\nObviously\, there’s wine. \nBut the idea behind Vignobles en Scène is to get people out into France’s wine regions and discover everything that goes on around what’s actually in the bottle. \nThe participating destinations are part of the Vignobles & Découvertes network\, a national label recognising destinations offering quality wine-tourism experiences. \nFor one weekend\, vineyards\, wine estates\, restaurants\, producers\, cultural sites and tourism professionals put together special events and experiences. \nThe programme is divided into three rather tempting categories. \nLes Gustatives\nThis is the tasty one. \nExpect wine tastings\, food and wine pairings\, gastronomic workshops and encounters with winemakers\, chefs and local producers. \nBasically\, discovering the region one glass and plate at a time. Tough work\, but somebody has to do it. \nLes Immersives\nWant to earn that glass of wine first? \nThe Immersives take you out into the landscape with vineyard walks\, cellar visits\, sensory workshops\, outdoor activities and other experiences designed to introduce you to the vines\, countryside and people behind the wines. \nIt’s a chance to see that considerably more effort goes into producing a bottle of wine than wandering around in wellies occasionally tasting grapes. \nLes Créatives\nWine meets culture with concerts\, performances\, exhibitions\, projections and other creative events taking place in and around the vineyards. \nBecause apparently drinking local wine while listening to live music in a vineyard is considered a cultural activity. \nExcellent news. \nAnd then there are the Banquets Insolites…\nOne of the highlights of Vignobles en Scène is the Banquets Insolites. \nThese special meals bring together local wines\, regional food\, chefs\, producers and winemakers in unusual or particularly beautiful locations. \nThink long tables\, local produce\, plenty of conversation and\, naturally\, a glass or two of something produced very nearby. \nWhat about the Pyrénées-Orientales?\nWith vineyards stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the foothills of the Pyrenees\, the P-O doesn’t exactly need much encouragement to celebrate wine. \nThe region is home to an extraordinary variety of landscapes\, grape varieties and appellations\, from the vineyards overlooking the sea around Collioure and Banyuls to those spreading across the Roussillon plain and into the Agly\, Aspres and Fenouillèdes. \nIn previous editions\, wine-tourism weekends have included everything from vineyard walks and cellar visits to tastings\, food pairings\, music and unusual ways of exploring the vines. \nSo whether you’re a serious wine buff who can detect notes of wild Mediterranean herbs from three metres away\, or you simply know that you rather like the red one\, there should be something worth raising a glass to. \nVignobles en Scène 2026\nFriday 16th – Sunday 18th October 2026 \nEvents take place across participating Vignobles & Découvertes destinations throughout France. \nActivities vary by location and many require advance booking. \nFind Out More \n\n \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/vignobles-en-scene-2026/
LOCATION:Pyrenees Orientales
CATEGORIES:Culture and Heritage,Festivals & Traditions,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Foire de la Saint Martin
DESCRIPTION:All the Fun of the Fair: Foire Saint-Martin 2026\nSaturday 24th October – Sunday 22nd November 2026 \nRoll up\, roll up! Perpignan’s annual Foire Saint-Martin is back\, bringing a month of flashing lights\, questionable amounts of sugar and rides specifically designed to remind you that your stomach isn’t quite as resilient as it was at 18. \nTaking over the area around the Parc des Expositions\, the Foire Saint-Martin is one of Perpignan’s great autumn traditions and a sure sign that summer is well and truly behind us. \nFrom Saturday 24th October to Sunday 22nd November 2026\, the enormous funfair opens every day from 2pm\, with rides\, games and attractions for everyone from tiny thrill-seekers to considerably bigger ones who should probably know better. \nAll the fun of the fair\nExpect everything you’d hope to find at a proper French fête foraine. \nThere are rides for younger children\, family attractions and fairground games alongside the considerably more alarming machines that spin\, drop and fling willing participants around at speeds that don’t seem entirely sensible. \nYou’ll also find the classics: dodgems\, thrill rides\, children’s rides\, games of skill and chance\, fairground stalls and plenty more. \nAnd\, of course\, food. \nBecause no trip to a French funfair is complete without consuming something containing enough sugar to keep you awake until approximately February. \nThink churros\, crêpes\, waffles\, candyfloss\, sweets and other gloriously unhealthy fairground treats. \nNobody comes here for the salad. \nA Perpignan tradition\nThe Foire Saint-Martin has been part of Perpignan life for generations. \nOver the years\, the fair has occupied different parts of the city\, including the Promenade des Platanes\, before eventually settling beside the Parc des Expositions. \nToday it remains one of the city’s biggest annual family events\, arriving just in time for the autumn school holidays and continuing well into November. \nAnd despite all the new rides\, flashing LEDs and increasingly elaborate attractions\, there’s still something reassuringly old-fashioned about it. \nChildren desperately trying to win an enormous cuddly toy. Teenagers pretending not to be terrified. Parents wondering how they have somehow spent €40 in twenty minutes. \nSome traditions never change. \nWhen should you go?\nThe fair opens every day from 2pm\, so afternoons are a good option for families with younger children. \nAs darkness falls\, however\, the Foire Saint-Martin really comes into its own. \nThousands of lights illuminate the fairground\, the music gets louder and the atmosphere becomes considerably livelier. If you’ve got older children\, teenagers or simply fancy an evening out that’s a little different\, this is when you’ll see the fair at its most spectacular. \nOpening hours and individual attraction schedules can vary\, particularly depending on the day and weather\, so it’s worth checking the latest information before setting off. \nFoire Saint-Martin 2026\nSaturday 24th October – Sunday 22nd November 2026 \nWhere: Parc des Expositions\, Perpignan\nOpening: Every day from 2pm\nAdmission: Entry to the fairground is free. Rides and attractions are individually charged. \nWhether you’re there for the rides\, the atmosphere\, the churros or simply to stand safely on the ground holding everybody else’s coats\, the Foire Saint-Martin is a proper slice of autumn in Perpignan. \nAnd if somebody suggests going on the biggest ride immediately after you’ve eaten a bag of churros? \nJust say no. \n\n\n\n\nEvery day from 2pm – midnight\nWeekends and bank holidays – 2pm – 1am \nFollow them on Facebook \n\n\n\n\n  \n
URL:https://anglophone-direct.com/event/foire-saint-martin/
LOCATION:Parc des Expositions\, Perpignan\, France
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Festivals & Traditions,Kids
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