Having fun

February 

• Carnival in Pézenas and Pomérols.
• Pézenas Film Meetings organised by the Pézenas Cine-Club.

March

• Carnival in Saint Thibéry, Saint-Pons-de-Mauchiens, Nézignan-l’Evêque & Florensac.
• Mardi-Gras: Carnival in Pézenas with the town’s totemic foal in procession, bellows and fire dances. Show by the Machous. Mid-Lent festival: a show and tea for the children of Pézenas.

April

• Flower festival in Florensac.
• Printival: homage to Boby Lapointe, French songs in cabarets and concerts in Pézenas.

May

• Montagnac : Art festival, art exhibitions (different techniques) at the Rex (local salle des fêtes).
• Antiques Fair in Pézenas: a hundred dealers along the RN 113.

June to September

• Guided tours of the Region of Art and History.
• Art exhibition in the chapel of the Pénitents in Caux
• A winegrower invites an artist: photographers exhibit in wineries or domains.

June

• Aumes : walk, signposted trail, 10 and 20 km through pinewoods, vineyards and garrigues (1st Sunday).
• Festival: Molière in the limelight (street theatre, open air theatre, conferences, exhibitions, readings, guided tours, fireworks and more).

July

• Photos exhibition and competition in Montagnac.
• Music and wine festival in Nézignan-l’Evêque.
• Feria in Saint-Thibéry.
• Outing of Pézenas Foal (1st Sunday).
• Outing of totem donkey in Bessan.

July and August

• Montagnac : “Les spectacles du Fronton”, shows, concerts, theatre…
• Mirondela dels Arts: exhibitions, shows, drama and concerts in Pézenas.
• Les Estivales in Pézenas, wine tasting on Fridays at night.
• Craft evenings on Wednesday and Friday in Pézenas
• Night tours of Pézenas in French: TALES AND THEATRE
  Discover the wealth of the architectural heritage of Pézenas, at an unusual time, in a subtle and friendly atmosphere, when the monuments wear their evening dress. Accompanied by actors and a conference guide. All these tours are in French. Every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. in July and August.
  Normal rate: € 12
  Reduced rate: € 9 (students, unemployed, RSA holders, children rate: € 5 (less than 12 years). Booking compulsory, departure with a minimum of 5 participants.
  Information and booking at Pézenas-Val d’Hérault tourist office: tel. 04 67 98 36 40
• Tours with a conference guide round Languedoc villages in the Pézenas area, every Friday in July and August, at 10.30 a.m. Free (tour with at least 5 people). In French.
  Montagnac, 1st July and 5th August, meet at the tourist office in Montagnac. Discover this medieval village, its private mansions and church Saint Andrew.
  Caux, 8th July and 12th August: meet in front of the church, discover the church with bell tower porch and the houses and medieval streets around it.
  Saint-Pons-de-Mauchiens, 15th July: meet in front of the town hall. Discover this medieval village perched on top of a rocky peak, the ramparts, the Consuls’ house and the castle ruins.
  Saint-Thibéry: 22nd July and 19th August; discover the imposing remains of the former abbey rebuilt in the 17th century by the Benedictines and interesting 14th to 18th century houses; meet in front of the church.
  Nézignan l’Evêque: 29th July and 26th August; former residence of the bishops of Agde, it retains an exceptional ensemble of houses from the end of the Middle Ages up to the modern times. Meet in front of the church.

• Guided tours of Nézignan-l’Evêque. Tours organised by voluntary guides on appointment for groups one week before. For individuals, booklet on sale for €3 at Maison du patrimoine (detailed explanations). Meet at l’Espace Papanou.
  Association Nézignan au Fil des Ans, Mr. Bernard Rolland, tel. 04 67 98 13 48.

• Guided tour of Saint-Thibéry: guided tour of Saint-Thibéry: every Wednesday in July and August, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., meet at the church. Organized by local non-profit organisation APPC. Free. Information: Pézenas-Val d’Hérault tourist office. Tel. 04 67 98 36 40

• Introduction to Pézenas
  Guided tours of the historical centre with a conference guide in July and August: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Guided tour of Pézenas in English: on Thursday, 21st  July at 10 a.m. and on Thursday, 11th  August at 10 a.m. Guided tour of Pézenas in German: on Wednesday, 3rd  July at 10 a.m. and on Thursday, 18th August at 10 a.m.
  Price: €6 (tour with at least 5 people).
• Family treasure hunt in Pézenas
  Every Wednesday in July and August at 4 p.m. in July and August. Other dates: during the school holidays. This playful and educational treasure hunt will enable you to discover Pézenas and its rich sculptural heritage: statues, decorative keystones, mascarons, shop signs,... Duration: 1.30 hours. Booking at the tourist office is compulsory, call 04 67 98 36 40. Starts with at least 3 participating families.
  Prices: children from 8 to 14 years €2.50, adults €6, reduced fare €5 (students, unemployed persons). In French.
• Theme tour: the 18th century way of life in Pézenas
  Every Thursday at 5 p.m. (except 14th July) in July and August. Go and discover with a conference guide the exhibition dedicated to French painter Pillement at the Museum Vulliod Saint-Germain as well as the 18th century town. Mascarons, wrought ironworks decorated with iron sheets, inlaid furniture and paintings by regional artists will be some of the bearings of this tour at a time when a refined way of living developed in the town.
  Price: €6 (tour with at least 5 people), reduced fare €5 (students, unemployed persons), departure with 5 persons minimum. In French.

Information and booking: Pézenas-Val d’Hérault tourist office Tel : 04 67 98 36 40.

August

• August Festival in Nézignan l’Evêque.
• 15th August in Montagnac votive celebration to N-D de la Peyrière.
• Fig festival in Nézignan l’Evêque.
• Music festival and street music in Nizas.
• Music festival in Castelnau de Guers.
• Jazz festival in Saint-Thibéry.
• Local festival and outing of totem animals in Bessan. 

September

• European heritage days in all localities.

October

• Cavalcade in Caux.
• “Circulade” festival with antiques and local produce in Caux.
• Montagnac: country market at Domain Savary de Beauregard.
• 2nd weekend: antique dealers along the RN 113 in Pézenas.
• Vin Primeur festival in Caux, Montagnac and Pézenas.
• Grape harvest festival in Florensac.
• Perles Vertes ramblers’ diploma in Pézenas. 

November

• Youth litterature festival in Pézenas "La maman des poissons".
• Late grape harvest in Adissan.
• National craft trade days in Pézenas.
• Local festival in St Thibéry.
• New wine in all localities.

December

• Christmas markets in Montagnac, etc.
• “Nadal occitan” in Pézenas: traditional Languedoc festivities (the 13 desserts, Sainte-Barbe day corn, etc.).
• Gift fair in Pézenas.
• Christmas concert in Pomérols, Montagnac, etc.
• Christmas carols by candlelight in Pézenas.

A detailed programme is available throughout the year in tourist office centres and on our website in French: www.pezenas-tourisme.fr.