Gégants are enormous painted figures, several metres tall, constructed on a wooden framework with heads made from paper maché and plaster of paris – a tradition which goes back to the Middle Ages, depicting religious figures in parades.
No need for a rain dance this year!
In the 12th century, Catalans already had a well developed sense of identity and pride
Did you know that Prat is the Catalan word for prairie or meadow?
In the sumptuous surroundings of the Chateau de Jau and its former silk-factory turned exhibition space, Nicolas Cussac’s art has found a home for the summer.
La Fête du Travailleur Catalan is a family-friendly festival that has taken place every year since 1937!
Traditional Calçotadas take place In February and March. Down as many of these tasty onions as your tummy will allow, dipped in sauces and usually served up with BBQ, live music, sardanes……
Franco believed Sardane dancers were passing on coded messages with their feet!
History tells the facts – Art tells the story
Over one hundred years ago, Rudyard Kipling and his wife arrived in Vernet-les-Bains…