Saint Cyprien…all-year-round
We are undoubtedly spoilt for fabulous ‘stations balnéaires’ (seaside resorts) here in the P-O , but many of them are all about the beach and the sea itself – which means there’s not much going on in winter and early spring. Saint Cyprien however is an all-year-rounder.
Here’s our pick of what to do and where to go.
Art
Visit the rather original ‘Collections de Saint Cyprien’ art gallery in the village. As well as the many works of talented French artist Francois Desnoyer, you will find Albert Marquet, Utrillo, Suzanne Valadon, Salvador Dali and many other major artists. New, up-and-coming artists regularly exhibit here also.
Until March 23rd
Exhibition: Jacky Kennedy – Parlez-moi d’amour
Tradition
Easter Weekend: April 19th to 21st
Goig dels Ous, Easter egg hunt in the Capellans botanical garden, traditional Easter omelette… and lots and lots of chocolate! Easter in Saint Cyprien is always a little bit special!
Find out more here
Sant Jordi: Sunday, April 27
One of the most beloved celebrations among Catalans, a festival of books and roses, symbols of love and culture.
Find out more here
Tasters
Dare you! (oser – to dare)
Two days, one tasting glass, lots of different tastings
Osé le Rosé: Saturday, May 10
Enjoy seeing life through rosé-coloured glasses? Explore various wines presented by numerous participating winemakers.
Osé les Bulles: Sunday, May 11
Get fizzy throughout the day. Relaxation areas and fun activities in a lounge-style musical atmosphere.
Va va vroom
FestiMob Festival: Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18
The moped is back! Don’t miss this major gathering of mopeds at the port. Exhibition, stands, parade, moped village, and an evening concert.
Tra’Montane Porsche, May 23, 24 & 25
Passionate about Porsches? Just enjoy a good day out? The Porsche Club Roussillon invite you to exhibitions, competitions, (no, you don’t win a Porsche!), music and fun, celebrating the car first showcased in 1939.
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Thanks Elizabeth. Useful to know.
I live in Saint Cyprien and love it but reading it’s a place for all year is misguiding as the majority of attractions close through the winter months. Few restos or bars are open and only basic need shops stay the time.
The swimming pool is open and closes all during the summer as it’s, I assume, considered under used due to the sun, sand and sea, but I find it not very good as public swimming is restricted to early morning, lunch time and evenings with the lanes being full of people who think it’s their right to plough up and down and to hell with everyone else. I spend more time avoiding others which spoils my swim. There is a jacuzzi and a steam room which are great and the shower and hair drying facilities ate excellent.
After that little rant it sounds as if I am not happy but I am, very. It’s just the above article is a bit misleading although a stay, out of season, can be fun with the surrounding areas interesting.