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January 2025
Festivals: Olives in Espolla & Beans in Santa Pau 2025
Plants, olive related produce, photo exhibition of decorated doors and balconies, donkey rides, bouncy castle….…bubbling beans and local wine.....
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Fête de l’Ours – Bear Festival, Arles-sur-Tech
Following ancient traditions, the bear festival of Arles sur Tech is acted out as a living theatre piece involving the public.
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Pancake Day in France – February 2nd
Apart from the well known Mardi Gras, the nearest French equivalent to Pancake Day is the ‘Fête de la Chandeleur’ (Candlemas) on 2nd February.
Find out more »Fete de l’Ours – Bear Festival, Prats de Mollo
During February, two events traditionally take place at Prats, delighting all who attend, and causing visitors to return year after year: la fête de l'ours (the day of the bear) and ‘Carnaval'.
Find out more »Fête de l’Ours – Bear Festival, Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
The young men of the mountain villages of the Pyrénées would attempt to capture a bear at this time of year, in order to prove their bravery!
Find out more »March 2025
Carnaval Amélie les Bains
The carnaval in Amélie is steeped in history, with the first official appearance in the press being a report in the « Courrier de Céret », dated 18th March 1888. It has taken place every year since 1945 and is now known as one of the most popular in the P-O.
Find out more »Céret Carnaval
Processions through the streets, floats, fancy dress, and live music from the bandas, continuing even after the parades in local bars.
Find out more »Argelès Carnival
Feeling a bit off colour after the gloom of winter? The Argeles carnival promises to be a colourfest of warmth and fun, bringing you all the colour you need.
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