Whether you are passing through or on vacation in the Aude region or on vacation, are you lacking inspiration for your next outings this winter ? Get out your calendars, the camping du moulin de Sainte-Anne presents 5 events not to be missed near Carcassonne while waiting for the beautiful days of spring.
An unmissable event in the region for 400 years, the Carnival of Limoux can boast of being considered the longest carnival in the world! Indeed, it lasts no less than three months (from January to March) for the greatest pleasure of the "badauds" (spectators). This event, listed as intangible heritage of France takes place this year from January 19 to March 29, 2020, with festivities planned every weekend. The parades are organized around three highlights (at 11 am, 4:30 pm, and 10 pm) where musicians and dancers bring the local folklore of Limoux back to life in the Place de la République.
Food lovers and epicureans will be able to stroll around the market in Castelnaudary on Sunday, February 16, to test their flair at one of the last Truffle Markets of the Pays Cathare of the year. The opening of the truffle market starts at 11 am. On the program, truffles on all stands and the possibility to leave with, for example, truffled butter or cheese, a real delight for the taste buds! To learn more about the black diamond, you can complete your outing with a visit to the house of truffles.
History enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend the conferences in February and March dedicated to the medieval period, which has left many visible vestiges in Carcassonne and in the Pays Cathare. The occasion to learn more about this period that shaped the face of the region. Travel back in time by discovering the universe of the conference on "Unicorns, dragons, sirens, the bestiaries of the Middle Ages" (February 26) or by attending the one on the theme "The Cathar heresy, a fracture in feudal France in the 12th-13th century" (March 11). Two fascinating events in Carcassonne that will take place at the auditorium and the Halle aux Sports.
From November 29, 2019, to April 5, 2020, come and discover the exhibition entitled "Carcassonne, city of art and artists" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Carcassonne. Rediscover the medieval city through the eyes of 20th-century artists and their artistic work (sculpture, painting, and graphic arts).
From 10 am to 5 pm, come and discover the Lantern Festival on Sunday, February 16 in Thézan-des-Corbières. Participate in various activities around Chinese culture; calligraphy, Zhe Zhi (Origami), cooking workshop, songs, martial arts, etc. This day, placed under the sign of conviviality and discovery, will also allow you to taste new flavors straight from the Middle Kingdom during the traditional buffet.
