Festivals & Museums

During the summer months, the region becomes alive with cultural events, from local village festivals and fairs to music concerts. 

The Festival de Carcassonne, which takes place in July, has established itself as one of the ten biggest festivals in France. The setting is unique and unrivalled – the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Medieval City. Around 100 performances are offered throughout the month, including theatre, opera, ballet, and music, attracting the likes of Elton John, Supertramp, and Sting. We also highly recommend that you attend the firework display on the 14th of July, which takes place every year to celebrate the storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution.

There are also a large number of museums to choose from if you favour something more tranquil, including the fine art Musée des Beaux Arts in the centre of Carcassonne.