For the month of May, trails are animated around various themes: avifauna, cosmetic uses of plants, wild orchids, and frogs that wake up at night… between observations and ludico-sensory animations. The complete agenda of the Tourist Country Corbières Minervois is online.

 

Spring Hike

The garrigues and vines verge on and take care of small, colorful flowers. These sometimes very vivid colors are characteristic of spring. But, at the end of June, they will be sacrificed on the altar of the first summer bats.

 

Take advantage of the Trail Trail hike (http://www.tourisme-corbieres-minervois.com/le-sentier-du-facteur.html) in Talairan. She invites you to follow the tour of the valiant Corbières. You will discover daily life in the municipality of Talairan of the time when the factor traveled the countryside. Throughout this itinerary, interpretive panels give you appointment with Lapinet, Emile and Emilie, Narcisse Péchar and Papillon.

All walks in free download here.

 

 

Major sporting events in Cucugnan

Two major sporting events take place in May in Cucugnan for courses in the wild Corbeères, with the citadels of the verge. Here are these dates to make you want to come but a complete calendar is available on the Tourisme Corbières Minervois site.

May 17, 2015 - The race of the lords. 50 km between three cathar bastions: Peyrepertuse Castle, Quéribus Castle, Padern Castle.

From May 16-17, 2015 - The Cathare Challenge. Run 95 km in two days between citadels, gorges and the mythical Mount Tauch, for breathtaking panoramas!

 

Picnic at the independent winemaker

At Pentecost, go to the vaults participating in the operation. Come with family, with friends, the winemaker welcomes you in his area in an area arranged for the occasion with tables, chairs and parasol… The wine grower offers his wine free of charge at tasting and makes you share with him playful and cultural activities!

To find out more, visit the site dedicated to the event.

 

Discover Corbières Minervois is a real treat with the Country Plate®!

In May, Operation of Country® begins again! It is a discovery base with three local products selected by the restaurateur as part of a single dish: a salty, sweet or mixed base with a harmonious local drink. Inspired by traditional recipes, it will be presented with creativity and originality by the restaurateur who designed it, respecting all the quality criteria.

To find out about participating cafés and restaurants, this is here.

 

Pass the Estanquets - Café de Pays®, a guaranteed atmosphere!

The Café de Pays is first and foremost a convivial place, animated by men and women who want to make their establishment a showcase of the atmosphere of their territory. Lovers of local products, passionate about history and traditions, they know their environment and love to talk about it with the regulars, as with the visitors of passing.

From May 15-17, 2015 - Banquet of Spring Book at Lagrasse Literary Café. Three days of exchanges on the fascinating theme "Spanish literature in its century": writing workshops, lectures, cinema, reading and concerts… and after the mind, go to the Café for a gourmet break around local products and wines. More information at 04 68 27 57 57 or on the Internet.

 

Promaude, four days of celebration in Lézignan Corbières!

Every year at Pentecost, find local products, wines, as well as numerous surprising and unpublished animations. The largest showcase of the land and know-how invites you to discover all the riches of the department. Around local products, "lo País catar festeja!" " many animations are planned. "

Rendez-vous from May 22-25, 2015 in the shadow of the pine trees of Gaujac site in Lézignan-Corbières. All the details here.

The art of greedy. Tastings of cheese producers, wines, honey, ice cream and artisanal confectionery. Traditional breads and pastries, foie gras etc… Finally, taste Promaude through traditional restaurants or fast food "los manja-istru made in Corbières Minervois" proposed by local producers.

The Children's Paradise. Donkeys and ponies back. Inflatable games and games, wood games, the inevitable living farm. " Discoveries "workshops with educational and playful activities.

Art and material. Art craftsmen make their techniques and achievements known: ferrers, blacksmiths, marbles, potters, glass blowers…

The sense of the party. Fanfares, Occitan groups and street shows show your visit…