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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.....
Find out more »February 2025
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 »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.
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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.
Find out more »Journée des droits des Femmes / International Women’s Rights Day
International Women's Day 2025 will be held on Saturday 8th March, with activities taking place throughout the whole week #AccelerateAction
Find out more »April 2025
Festival de Musique Sacrée, Perpignan
For over 35 years, the Festival de Musique sacrée has showcased and celebrated the finest in spiritual music. Usually at Easter, Covid mixed things up a bit and now the festival leads up to the All Saints bank holiday.
Find out more »Fête de l’huile d’Olive, Sorède
Olive-based and local terroir products... there's plenty of tasty treats to be found and sampled
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