FÊTES DE TARBES
The atmosphere is festive in the streets thanks to the festivals of Tarbes! ...Read more
PAPOGAY FESTIVAL
Read moreThe Compagnie des Archers du Papogay was founded in 1585. Since then, the tradition of Papogay shooting has remained alive and well in the town of Rieux-Volvestre. The festivities include three days of serenades, with a ball, a medieval show, a royal parade, folk dances and, of course, Papogay shooting: with a bow or crossbow, you aim at a target represented by a wooden bird, perched at the end of a pole, called the Papogay. A picturesque event not to be missed, which puts tradition in the spotlight!
LA FÊTE DU COCHON
Proud of its traditions, Saint-Lary ensures a festive meeting placed under ...Read more
FÊTE DE L’AIL ROSE
Read moreOrganized by the Young Farmers of the Tarn, this great event honors all the productions of the soil. Every year, on the first Friday and Saturday of August, more than 10,000 gourmets gather to celebrate the Lautrécoise tradition. On the programme: a professional market, tastings and exhibitions, but also folk dancing, a competition for the best garlic tart, a pink garlic walk, a treasure hunt and various activities for children, not forgetting a big dance. A popular and joyful festival that will delight the eyes and the taste buds.
CARNAVAL D’ALBI
This carnival is one of the biggest parades in the region! On the program: ...Read more
MARCHÉ DE NOËL DE TOULOUSE
The largest Christmas market in the region. A village of wooden chalets ...Read more
HATTERIES
Read moreCaussade is a hat-making city. It is therefore hardly surprising to see the city placed every year under the sign of the hat! The festival takes place in July and pays tribute to the hat in all its forms. Milliners gather on this occasion to show their know-how. Hat exhibitions are also organized to give everyone the desire to buy a hat. Do not miss the competition and musical evenings that participate in the event. An appointment that has become over the years, a must in Occitania!
FETE DES FLEURS
Read moreEvery year the Flower Festival takes place in Bagnères-de-Luchon at the end of August. During several days, many activities are programmed such as running, election of Miss Flower, laser and pyrotechnic show, concerts, shows, bandas and batucada training... The highlight of the show is, of course, the parade of floats in flower in the town centre of Luchon on the last day. For its 2020 edition - the 121st! - the theme puts the French regions in the spotlight. A spectacular and particularly lively traditional festival, not to be missed!
FERIA DE PENTECÔTE
For 3 days, Vic-Fezensac lives to the rhythm of the bullfighting tradition ...Read more
LA FÊTE DES VINS DE GAILLAC
This great festival of Gaillac wine brings together professionals and the ...Read more
FÊTES DU VIN DES VIGNOBLES DE MADIRAN
The producers of Madiran (red) and Pacherenc-du-vic-bilh (white) wines ...Read more
FÊTE DE L’AIL BLANC
Read moreAt the height of summer, Beaumont-de-Lomagne celebrates white garlic in style! Numerous garlic producers gather to share their passion and know-how with gourmets. On the program: the sale of white garlic in all its forms, in bulk, in baskets, in braids..., and a host of events including competitions, culinary workshops for youngsters, exhibitions and sales of local and artisanal products, children's games and, of course, a gourmet meal! A popular festival not to be missed!
ASSOCIATION SAINT-VIDIAN
Read moreIt was at the foot of the town Angonia that, according to legend, a battle was fought where Christian and Saracens fought. Vidian, the leader of Christian troops lost his life as well as several of his companions. Every year since the middle of the th century, this episode is commemorated in a solemn ceremony where the Martrais dressed in colourful costumes make thanks to their Patron Saint and reconstruct the battle.
FÊTE DE LA COCAGNE
Welcome to the land of Cocagne! A popular festival placed under the sign of ...Read more
FETE DES ŒUFS – MERVILLE
Read more50 000 chocolate eggs are hidden in box gardens… Don't miss it!
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
LA JANADA - FEU DE LA SAINT-JEAN
Read moreSince 1979, the Centre Culturel Occitan d'Albi has been organizing La Janada, the traditional St. John's Day festival celebrating the end of the harvest. The festive gathering takes place on Place Sainte-Cécile, and includes a farandole in the streets, a children's ball, a market, a concert... Then finally arrives the procession of Occitan schoolchildren with their torches to light the fire, around which the crowd dances to end the evening!
FÊTE DE COLOGNE
Read moreIn the Gers region, Cologne holds its annual festival in August. The main festivities are spread over 4 days, with a gourmet market on Friday, serenades, pétanque competitions and a traditional meal on Saturday, and a large gathering of motorcycles and tractors on Sunday. In the evening, there's a hearty meal under the Halle, accompanied by a traditional hot-air balloon release and a dance with live music. On Monday, you can round off your festive weekend with a pétanque competition!