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Parties & Festivals

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The region is a breeding ground for artists and cultural venues, with a highly developed associative activity (bars, festivals, exhibitions, crafts, etc.). Find some suggestions for good plans to go out.

Photo de musiciens en plein concert, jouant sur scène dans une ambiance vibrante et festive.
Photo d’un DJ mixant sur des platines vinyles, ajustant les disques avec précision pour créer une ambiance unique
the best places

Have a drink with a live concert or DJ

  • Vaour :

    –Associative Bar “Atmosphère”

    Concert, jam or DJ every Friday night, very friendly atmosphere, themed meals.
    Place de l’Église – Tel: +33 7 66 17 72 68

  • St Antonin noble val :

    – Café de la Halle

    Beautiful setting (used in the filming of ”Les recettes du bonheur”). Large terrace, musical evenings, young and friendly welcome.
    9 Place de la halle – Tel: +33 5 63 30 61 74

    – Bélier Brewery
    Wide selection of craft beers, weekend evening (concerts or DJ).
    ZA de Fontales – Tel: +33 5 81 04 86 96

    –Guinguette de la plage
    Unusual setting above a dam on the Aveyron, quality restaurant, world cuisine, concert evenings.
    Chemin de la plage – Tel: +33 5 63 30 64 32

  • Cordes-sur-Ciel:

    – Associative Bar “Le stockage”
    Live concert or jam every weekend, very friendly atmosphere
    2 bis rue des jardins – Tel: +33 7 66 83 60 97

    –AUROS Brewery
    Large selection of craft beers, theme night or concerts every Saturday evening, food truck in the parking lot.
    10 Route d’Albi – Tel: +33 7 86 73 51 62

The little extras
  • Open all year round
  • A wide variety of events
street festival

The Vaour Festival

The Vaour festival has been around since 1986! Its programming takes place every year from the first Tuesday of August to Sunday inclusive (6 days).
Street shows, theatre, circus and music in a rural and friendly atmosphere.

The little extras
  • Nearby (3 km from the gîte)
  • 2 free outdoor concerts every evening
  • Restaurants and local producers' bars
  • Many shows for a fee and some free
Contact
  • L’Été de Vaour Association : +33 5 63 56 36 87
the main events

Cordes-sur-ciel

Medieval Festival of the Great Falconer(mid-July) :
Costume parades, jongleur shows, knight fights, crafts and animations celebrating the rich history of Cordes.
Sky Music Festival(end of July):
classical music festival, concerts, recitals and masterclasses are held in different venues in Cordes.
Christmas market(beginning of December)
European Heritage Days(third weekend in September)
The little extras
  • Exceptional panorama and architecture
  • One of the most beautiful villages in France classified ''Favorite village of the French"
  • Good restaurants to enjoy the local gastronomy
Contact
  • Cordes sur ciel tourist office : +33 8 05 40 08 28
The main events

St Antonin Noble Val

St Antonin’s Film Festival(end of August) :
selection of recent films in preview, open air screening.
The little extras
  • Village adapted to ecotourism and sustainable tourism
  • Sunday morning market known for its diversity and the quality of local producers
  • Very friendly atmosphere all year
Contact
  • St Antonin tourist office : +33 5 63 30 63 47
The main events

Bruniquel

Mountain bike competition (in April):
competition called “Ronde des trois Châteaux”, circuits of varying lengths from 20 to 50 km.
Offenbach Festival(end of July, beginning of August) :
a different comic opera every year as part of the splendid Bruniquel Castle.
Les nuits Frappées(first Saturday in September) :
Batucadas Festival
The little extras
  • A place rich in prehistoric history
  • Exceptional panorama and architecture
  • Local artisans including a glass blower
Contact
  • Bruniquel tourist office : +33 5 63 67 29 84
the main events

Penne

The poetry festival “Les Balladines de Penne”(beginning of September): Eclectic programming ranging from music concerts to theatre and dance performances.
The little extras
  • Many local artisans (painting, pottery, woodworking)
  • Panorama on the gorges of the Aveyron and exceptional architecture
  • Restaurant and breathtaking view of the fortress
Contact
  • Information : La toscane Occitane : +33 8 05 40 08 28
The main events

Caussade

Caussade Tractomania(third weekend of October) :
International exchange for old tractors, spare parts, for collectors from all over France and abroad.
The little extras
  • International event
  • On-site catering
  • Many animations (old-fashioned threshing, ancestral tractors etc.)
  • Exchange for vintage cars
  • Fat market and local producers on Monday morning
Contact
  • Caussade Locomotion : +33 6 86 48 61 89
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