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Local Events in Quillan -  all are FREE!

(except the village beef roast - buy tickets in advance from Tourist Office, and the train ride to Carcassonne)

 

 

 

plus, scroll down for other activities.......

bulletWeekly markets every Wednesday (all day) and Saturday morning in 'centre ville'
bullet14/15 June: Fete de la Randonnee (ramblers)
bullet28/29 June: Fete de la Moto (motorbikes)
bullet13 July:  Fireworks and live music at the Chateau de Quillan
bullet14 July:  Fete National - special trains from Quillan to Carcassonne to see the spectacular firework display
bullet18/20 July:  Festival of Guitar music
bullet30 July to August 3: Festival of Folklore: 8 troups from around the world present traditional dances and songs - 3 shows a day in Quillan - all free!
bullet8/10 August: Festival of Jazz
bullet14/17 August: Grand Fete de Quillan - Cycle race, (outdoor) beef roast for 400+, dances, markets, entertainment, etc
bulletPLUS weekly NIGHT market on Thursdays all through July and August including live music...
bullet13/17 September Festival of Polyphonic songs - traditional folk songs, some acapella
bulletEnd September ' le Brame de Cerf' (go and listen to the wild deer calling for a mate...)
bulletEarly Octoberr: 'Cinespania' special week of Spanish films
bulletAutumn Fair
bullet3rd week December: Christmas market
bulletEnd December: Christmas Concert
bulletDon't forget the ever-changing exhibitions of local art in the Tourist Office, too!

 

At 'Home'

bulletFree use of the pool and garden
bulletInternet broadband wi-fi available
bulletBoard games, books, TV and DVDs for that rare wet day
bulletLaundry facilities
bulletPicnic areas
bulletRiverside relaxation
Winter sports

bulletSkiing and snow boarding from December to March in the Pyrenees - nearest resort to Quillan is just 25 minutes drive, higher resorts about 1 hour away.
bulletDaily lift passes from 24 to 26€ for adults, ski and boot or boot and board hire around 14€ a day.
bulletEach resort has it's own restaurant and bars or take a packed lunch with soup (book with Fran)
Water sports

bulletKayaking, canoeing, white-water rafting, canyoning, swimming to name but a few. Organised days out on the Aude with several local sport centres or swim in the private pool at Betula (for paying guests only!)
bulletThe nearest Mediterranean beaches are just 45 minutes away and outside of July and August can be deserted.
Climbing & walking

bulletOur department of Languedoc-Roussillon is an area of outstanding natural beauty - we are surrounded by mountains, foothills, river banks, beaches & lakes. Whether you are an intrepid mountaineer or prefer a gentle stroll, you'll be able to find somewhere beautiful to do just that, here in the area around Quillan. 

 Contact: 'Betula', 6 Avenue de Cancilla, 11500 Quillan - tel. +33 (0)468 20 54 94 or +33 (0)621 45 47 45

e-mail Frannieq@wanadoo.fr  www.quillan-bedandbreakfast.com

 

Siret No 478 266 919 RCS Carcassonne