FOIX TERRE D’HISTOIRE
THE sound and light show of the Ariege! To see with your family for a pure ...Read more
FETES HISTORIQUES DE MIREPOIX
Read moreFrom Friday to Monday, the Fêtes historiques de Mirepoix is a recreation of a rich history, a magnificent setting, breathtaking costumes and motivated volunteers who are the secret behind this festival. Come and discover the medieval atmosphere in the heart of the magnificent city of Mirepoix, with a historical parade, night-time sketches, a medieval craft market, giant wooden games and a presentation of games from yesteryear. The festival closes with a torch-lit parade and a mass in Occitan.
SWING À MIREPOIX
3 days of concerts in and out and a great swing and jazzy atmosphere on the ...Read more
AUTREFOIS LE COUSERANS
Read moreEvery year since 1992, the first weekend in August, from Thursday to Sunday, has been a joyous and convivial occasion to celebrate rural traditions, farm life and ancestral know-how, attracting several thousand people each year. A parade through the streets, a traditional dance, a craft market and a gourmet market. Everything is done to amaze the palates of even the most discerning gourmets. More than 700 volunteers take part with a large parade, tractors, cows and sheep, bringing to life the Couserans of yesteryear.
FETE DE LA POMME DE MIREPOIX
A nice way to enter the fall with this farmer's market around the apple. ...Read more
FESTIVAL DES SAVEURS
For gourmets, gourmands and gourmands and enjoy the best of the Ariège ...Read more
FÊTE DE CASTEX
Read moreEvery year in July, the village of Castex celebrates! In the heart of the Ariège region, join the locals for two days of festivities that will fill the streets with color. The Comité des Fêtes organizes a wide range of events, including an open stage on Friday, where you can present your own show of music, dance, clowning... Saturday features board games and friendly pétanque, a musical aperitif and a convivial meal (reservation required - with croustade for dessert!), ending with a concert by a local band and a DJ set that goes on all night!
FESTIVAL DE BANDAS
Read moreOrganized by the Comité des fêtes de Mirepoix, the bandas festival and its travelling brass bands bring this pretty historic town to life in June. Percussions and bass drums echo through the streets, while young and old dance to the sound of trumpets. Throughout the evening, five bandas will parade around the cafés and the Place du Maréchal Leclerc, bringing joy and good humor to all. For one of the highlights of the summer, get together with family and friends to enjoy these festive musical events!
TRANSHUMANCE EN BETHMALE
Read moreTranshumance, from the Latin "trans" (beyond) and "humus" (earth, country), is the summer migration of herds to richer, greener lands, such as the Pyrenean estives. Every year, a major pastoral festival is held here, where you too can accompany the herds of sheep, cows and horses through the mountain villages. Your journey will be littered with entertainment, traditional meals and folk shows. An unforgettable experience immersed in the traditions of the Ariège!
FESTIVAL FESTEN D'OC
Read moreIn the small Ariège village of Saurat, the Festen'Oc festival aims to be a warm and festive showcase for Occitan culture. Four days to discover or rediscover this culture in all its forms, thanks to a full program: traditional ball, aperitifs and local meals, conferences, street music, book and old games fair, traditional market, dance courses, singing workshops, film screenings in Occitan, theater... Conviviality, good humor and tradition are the order of the day!
FESTIVAL TRAD'ESTIU
Read moreEvery summer, the Trad'Estiu association organizes its festival of the same name. With the aim of promoting and perpetuating Occitan culture and traditions, the collective organizes events for young and old alike. For 4 days, the town of Foix comes alive with trad'apéros, free trad' balls with Occitan orchestras, wooden games, traditional dance shows... And to immerse yourself even further, you can also enjoy a play in Occitan with French subtitles, and a tour of Foix in Occitan!
LA NUIT DU TRAD'
Read moreLa Nuit du Trad' brings together lovers of traditional dances for an evening featuring 4 bands. Dance and music workshops are organized in the afternoon, on-site catering with local produce is provided, and at 7pm the Grand Bal Trad' opens! Whether you're a dancer, a music lover or an epicurean, the Biroussans invite you to enjoy a festive and convivial evening! And if you're a late-night musician, bring your instruments for an all-night musical jam session!
TRANSHUMANCES EN HAUT SALAT
Read moreThe Transhumance festival brings life to the small village of Seix in June. You too can accompany the herds (sheep, cattle, horses, Mérens) into the mountains on five different itineraries during this traditional rendezvous. Don't miss one of the highlights of the weekend in the heart of the village: the Grand Parade of the herds, with bandas and folk groups. And to round off the day, join in the Shepherds' Meal with live music!
LES JEUDIS DU CARLA
Read moreFor years, Thursday evenings in summer have been enlivened by the tradition of a large popular banquet in Carla-Bayle. In the heart of the village, the Place de l'Europe comes alive with the pastel colors of its houses and the amazement of onlookers. Enjoy free concerts on this pretty square, large, lively and convivial tables with plates of local produce... and join in the dancing in the middle of the crowd! Book your Thursday summer evenings at Le Carla, a great excuse to party!
FOIRE AU GRAS
The fair of foie gras and good things before Christmas and the end of the ...Read more
LES Z'ARTS EN DOUC
Read moreThis association organizes the summer festival of the Douctouyre valley. This multicultural festival proposes each year local theater, projections of reports and documentaries, concerts, meetings with the producers of the valley, various workshops... The goal is to encourage meetings and sharing between all generations. But the small and nice association has become with time a big and dynamic association, and presents throughout the year artists in different places...
LES MEDIEVALES DE MAZERES
Read moreEvery year for over thirty years, organized by the Fébus Aban association, these medieval festivities bring together over 400 extras and 50 horsemen to parade through the streets of the beautiful bastide town of Mazères on Saturday at 9 p.m. and on Sunday at 4 p.m. before the show. On Sunday evening, a grand medieval feast for 650 covers and 8 courses is organized in the magnificent covered market hall, with a host of entertainment. Plenty of free entertainment.
FETE DE LA FIGUE DU MAS D'AZIL
The fig is at the festival. Natural, cooked and cooked, dry. The fig is ...Read more
FÊTE DU FROMAGE ET DU MIEL DES PYRÉNÉES
Read moreFor all you gourmands out there, get ready to lick your lips! The Pyrenean Cheese and Honey Festival takes place in August, with a host of events organized around these local products to delight young and old alike. A festive evening with bandas and traditional groups, a market selling cheese, honey and local and artisanal Pyrenean products, a workshop for making farmhouse cheese and wooden objects, tastings... A delicious rendezvous!
FOIRE BIO DES BRASSEURS ET VIGNERONS D'OCCITANIE
Read moreThis fair is organized by the tourist office of the Pays de Mirepoix. On this festive day of the Ascension, throughout the day about thirty " producers-craftsmen-brewers-winemakers ", will welcome you to present and taste their products. It is mainly about beers and wines, organic and from Occitania. Do not miss this opportunity to discover and why not buy directly from producers.