Occitanie

Upcoming Regional Events

Traditions, Roots, Landscape, and Local Life

This interactive map invites you to step into the heart of Occitanie. Each marked point is an opportunity to actively participate in the culture of southern France, connecting genuinely with the traditions, regional languages, and trades that bring this vast territory to life.

• Living identity and heritage: Participate in ancestral celebrations like the Feux de la Saint-Jean in Perpignan, where the community gathers to welcome the fire descending from Mount Canigou—a profound expression of Catalan identity. At the same time, the map will guide you to festivals like ClassiCahors, where you can listen to the rich musical heritage live through traditional instruments and songs in the Occitan language.
• The mountain in motion: Join the locals in events like the Transhumance of Mont Lozère. Instead of just observing, you can walk alongside the shepherds and their flocks on their seasonal journey to the summer mountain pastures, understanding firsthand the historical and ecological importance of pastoralism in maintaining the natural environment.
• The origin of flavors: Discover the real work behind the region’s iconic products. Join the Randonnée du foie gras to walk the rural paths in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, attend the Fête de la Châtaigne in Saint-Pons-de-Thomières to interact with producers and taste wood-roasted chestnuts, or participate in interactive workshops in Roquebrun to understand how the terroir defines the perfect pairing between local wines and cheeses.

The impact of your trip: Conscious tourism

Navigating these routes and attending these gatherings is practicing tourism with a purpose. Your presence and participation translate into direct support for the regional economy, tangibly backing farmers, shepherds, musicians, and independent artisans. In return, you will head home with much more than visual memories: you will take away practical knowledge, new perspectives of french traditions, and the real experience of the authentic identity of the South of France.