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April 2016
Festival of Cheese and Chocolate, Maury
Maury has long been famous for its sweet red fortified wines (Vins Doux Naturels or VDN) – rich, aromatic and very fruity, made from Grenache noir grapes
Find out more »May 2016
Castells in Argelès
Duo Argelès - Collioure If you want to taste a big slice of Catalan culture, pop along to this castell demonstration by castellers Aire Nou from Baho at 16h, central beach in Argelès. Take a look…
Find out more »Party on the Motorway
Fancy a party in the middle of the motorway? Yes, my initial reaction was to check my calendar too - and no, it’s not April 1st! On Sunday 22nd May, ‘L'autoroute est à vous’ (the…
Find out more »June 2016
PRELUDE TO THE ELNE PIANO FESTIVAL
Whilst the main part of the festival will take place from Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th July, two FREE CONCERTS offer you an early taster of what is to come.
Find out more »Festival of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Known as the saladier (salad bowl) of France, the Languedoc Roussillon area boasts some of the finest fresh produce in the country. This weekend, the allées Maillol of central Perpignan will host a celebration of our abundant heritage : la fête des fruits et légumes frais (festival of fresh fruit and vegetables).
Find out more »Picnic, Saint Cyprien
Picnic on midi-plage for residents of Saint-Cyprien - on condition that everybody wears white! Festivities begin at 11am with complimentary aperitif, followed by a bbq where Saint Cyp staff will grill your own meat for…
Find out more »Riverchurch and the Queen
Riverchurch Celebrates the Queen's 90th Birthday Pop in to Riverchurch, for a service celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday
Find out more »July 2016
Fête de l’Abricot, Rivesaltes
Rivesaltes is not only famous for its sweet fortified wine, it is also well known for its apricots. On Tuesday 12th July 2016, the town celebrates the fruit with the festival of apricot tasting, apricot…
Find out more »International Piano Festival, Elne
Elne (Map) "Elne Piano Fortissimo" Elne is already famous for its historic past, but is now becoming more and more well known for its International Piano Festival. Every year, Elne offers all music lovers…
Find out more »International Sheepdog Trials, Osseja
Concours international de Chiens de Bergers (International Sheepdog Trials) This contest, an absolute joy for animal lovers, actually dates back to 1948, and was created to show up the skills required and the great bond…
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