The Festa Occitana of Cordes-sur-Ciel is much more than just a traditional festival: it is a true celebration of Occitan culture, a unique moment to experience and share the language, music and dances of the Pays d'Oc. Every year, in the heart of the magnificent medieval city, Cordes brings its streets and squares to life, offering visitors a festive and friendly immersion.
Immersion in Occitan culture in the heart of the city
Every summer the Festa Occitana brings Cordes-sur-Ciel to the sound of Occitan traditions. For two days, the medieval city is transformed into a real living theater where the language, music and dances of the Occitan country are in the spotlight. Conferences, concerts, traditional balls, storytelling shows and street entertainment punctuate this colorful festival, led by the group The Talvera, a fervent defender of Occitan heritage. Each edition highlights a specific region or tradition, thus offering the public an authentic and festive immersion in the heart of this age-old culture.
A moment of sharing and conviviality
Much more than just a festival, the Festa Occitana is a friendly and intergenerational experienceBetween the wooden games that amuse young and old, the introductions to Occitan dances under the Halle, the fiery concerts and the legendary Bufatièira, each moment is a celebration of sharing and transmission. The alleys of Cordes then resound with vibrant polyphonies and frantic dance steps., bringing together locals and visitors in the same fervor. An unmissable event for anyone wishing to discover or rediscover the Occitan soul in an exceptional historical setting.
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