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December 2025
El Pessebre: Living Nativity in Bascara
Even for the non religious these live 'pessebres' are a fascinating cultural event that both believers and non believers will enjoy.
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La Caravane des Rois Mages 2026, Perpignan
Gaspard, Melchior and Balthazar parade through the streets of towns and villages across the P-O on horse or camel back.
Find out more »Pancake Day in France: La Chandeleur
The nearest French equivalent to Pancake Day is the ‘Fête de la Chandeleur’
Find out more »February 2026
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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L’Éveil des Lanternes: A Magical Winter Light Festival at Le Barcarès
A spectacular glow lights up the evenings at Le Barcarès
Find out more »Be my Valentine – All’s fair in love and war
Roman Emperor Claudius II wasn't against a bit of love in the ranks, but actual marriage was forbidden in his army, as he believed that married men did not make good soldiers. Along came Saint Valentine, patron saint of lovers, but also of bee keepers, plague victims and epilepsy sufferers! (It's a hard job but somebody has to do it!)
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 »March 2026
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!
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