Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your end-of-year festivities in Cahors with our complete holiday guide. We present the essential festive events that bring our medieval city to life during the holiday season.
The historic heart of Cahors transforms into a true Christmas village, centered around Place François Mitterrand and Boulevard Gambetta. The wooden chalets of the Christmas market, the illuminations adorning the medieval streets, and the outdoor ice rink create a festive atmosphere. The Pont Valentré, the city's iconic monument, serves as a majestic backdrop to the celebrations that extend into the historic quarters.
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Culinary animations under the town hall.
The Truffle Festival in Lalbenque is a culinary event celebrating the black truffle with gastronomic animations, truffle-hunting demonstrations, and truffle-based meals.
Where: Lalbenque | More Info: Lalbenque Truffle Festival
Organization of local festivals and events with low entrance fees.
The Association Écoute ! Joue ! Vis ! organizes festive events in Crayssac, including the Crayssacophonies festival, flea markets, performances, and Téléthon charity events. It promotes local music groups and fosters social, family, and intergenerational exchanges.
Where: Crayssac | More Info: Crayssacophonies
"Chamber music festival with internationally renowned musicians"
"Les Heures Musicales d'Aujols is a chamber music festival created in 2008 by British conductor Martin YATES, in collaboration with Aujols Culture et Loisirs. This festival, highly appreciated in the region, brings together high-quality musicians and international renown who perform in the beautiful Saint-Jean Baptiste Church."
Where: Aujols | More Info: Musical Hours of Aujols
Family-friendly cultural event with diverse performances for all ages.
The Festival La Source Bleue is a family-friendly cultural event offering a variety of shows, concerts, and conferences. The performances include theater, circus, instrumental music concerts, and theater pieces for all ages.
Where: Cahors | More Info: Blue Source Festival
Film screenings with premieres and short films.
The Cinédélices Festival is a cinematic event that celebrates the 7th art by combining new and classic films. It features premieres, short films, and special screenings, inviting the public to discover new cinematic works.
Where: Prayssac | More Info: Ciné-Délices
Private garden stroll with animations and innovative artistic performances.
The Cahors June Gardens Festival highlights participatory landscape gardens, respectful of biodiversity and expertise. It offers animations in several villages and innovative artistic performances.
Where: Cahors | More Info: Cahors June Gardens Festival