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 8th January 2009
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Languedoc EventsWelcome to the FrenchEntrée Languedoc Roussillon Events section where we aim to keep you up to date with sporting, musical and cultural events and festivals in the Languedoc Roussillon.POPULAR SEARCHES • Carcassonne Events • Montpellier Events • Nimes Events • Perpignan Events • Cap d'Agde Events • Chemin des Artistes • Tour de France • Feria de Nimes • Rugby • Fecos de Limoux To read about the most important news and developments in the Languedoc, research practical information about education, employment and moving to the Languedoc, or discover all Languedoc has to offer during your holidays, please visit these other great sections of our site: • Languedoc News • Languedoc Living • Languedoc Holidays • Languedoc Food & Wine Map of Languedoc Roussillon Click here for a more detailed map of the Languedoc Roussillon Travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon Click here for details of travel links to the Languedoc Roussillon Contribute to FrenchEntrée Languedoc Roussillon We're always looking for contributions, so if you want to share your passion for the Languedoc Roussillon click here. The Languedoc Roussillon Forum Ask questions and help others at the Forum. Are You Looking For...• Carcassonne• Perpignan • Montpellier • Nimes • Languedoc Holidays • Languedoc Holiday Rentals • Languedoc Roussillon Gites • Languedoc B&Bs • Languedoc Skiing Languedoc Property Quick LinksWe have lots of property sections on this site. Choose any of the links below for property guides and sales:• Aude Property • Buying property in the Languedoc • Exclusive Languedoc Property • Herault Property for Sale • Languedoc Property • Luxury Languedoc Property • Property in Languedoc Roussillon • Property Languedoc Roussillon • Property for Sale Languedoc Roussillon • Pyrenees Orientales Property for Sale |
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Start planning your year ahead in the region with our guide to the unmissable cultural and sporting highlights in 2009 across the Languedoc-Roussillon: from the Tour de France to the International Photojournalism Festival, from the traditional Fecos Carnival to one of the largest Fireworks display in Europe! 
The annual Fecos (Carnival) de Limoux starts on Sunday 18th January 2009 and will run on until the 29th March. The torch lit evening processions are sombre and mystical - an incredible sight for the uninitiated! 
A date for your diary: the black truffle, also known as the "black pearl" or "black diamond" of the kitchen, will be the highlight of this winter's culinary season at Villeneuve-Minervois in the Aude, where the traditional annual truffle markets will take place on the 27th December 2008, 17th January and 7th February 2009 from 9 am. Accompanied by pomp and ceremony, an artisan produce market, cookery demonstrations from local chefs and truffle dishes served at the local restaurants, this is a serious gastronomic event that should not be missed! For more information please visit the Villeneuve-Minervois 
The 20th Toques & Clochers wine festival will be held in the village of Malras south of Carcassonne, over the weekend of the 4th - 5th of April 2009. The festival, celebrating and promoting the chardonnay wines of the region, is an important date each year for local wine producers and international wine buyers. For the rest of us the festival is simply a good old fashioned knees up! 
The 2009 Tour de France route has been announced with great jubilation in the Languedoc-Roussillon as it is set to pass through the south-east of the region in three of the early stages. 
Gomarryinfrance.com offer tailor made weddings at their beautiful 17th century Chateau du Puits Es Pratx in the Minervois area of Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France. Take advantage of their in-depth local knowledge with a free 2 hour consultation to discuss the style of wedding you are looking for, and ensure that your wedding is designed specifically to your dreams. 
A visit to the Languedoc is incomplete without experiencing the local traditions surrounding bulls and horses. One of the high points of the Nimes calendar is the Feria, a festival lasting most of a week, focussed around the Arena where bullfighting (Corrida) in the Spanish tradition takes place. 
Montpellier, the capital city of the Languedoc Roussillon, has a fine tradition of artistic, cultural and sporting events throughout the year celebratin its status as a thriving and thoroughly modern metropole. Here is a look at some of the unmissable annual highlights. 
Nimes is a proud city which revels in its mutli-cultural history and heritage. Events throughout the year showcase the diverse cultures of the people who live here, from the famous bullfighting events, to live music featuring international artists - there is plenty for eveyone! 
Ambitious Perpignan, the Catalan city of the Languedoc Roussillon honours its traditions, such as the Holy Sanch Procession, and hosts internationally reknown events, such as the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism convention. 
The last four years has seen a period of positive change for Carcassonne, in particular in the last twelve months the city's cultural and social calendar has been jam-packed!FrenchEntree met Pascal Dupont, the man responsible for this transformation.
Located in Carcassonne's ‘Bastide St Louis’, The Gallery AT6 exhibits modern and contemporary original work by international artists together with an extensive collection of limited edition prints. Find out more about their 
Languedoc artist, David Vanorbeek is best known for his giant wire and metal insects. Vanorbeek's studio and sculpture garden at Sainte Colombe sur l'Hers in the Aude, south of Carcassonne is open for visits by appointment. 
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