Summers in France are always full of events, so here is a list of everything going on in the region for the week of the 1st August 2016.
TOURNOI DE JOUTES – VIAS
05 August 2016
Water jousting is fun for the whole family, and this year it is being held on the Canal du Midi in Vias. “Tintaine Knights” take part in multiple singular fights, where they attempt to throw their opponents into the water using spears, while the rest of their teammates watch it unfold from the safety of the boat. Every year tourists and locals alike join together to watch this absolutely hilarious sport, just waiting to see the French jousters be thrown into the dirty canal, and have to make their way back to dry land where they can have a glass of wine and a hot dog.
THE MEDIEVAL OF THE FORT ST ELME – COLLIOURE
06 August to 07 August 2016 – starting form 8euros
Receive the knights of aragon king in the Medieval fort of the Fort Saint Elme, located in Collioure.
6th: from 10.30am til 10pm
7th: from 10/30am til 7pm
49TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LYDIA LINER – LE BARCARES
07 August 2016
Located in Le Barcares, is a washed-up liner called the Lydia. On the 7th of August we will be celebrating its 49th anniversary with a big firework display overlooking the sea.
