Art, Tradition, Theatre, Cinema, Music… In Volvestre there are many events that await you all year long.
The Europeans Days of Métiers d’Art
Explore the streets and meet our artists in Volvestre!
Whether they are potters, sculptors, upholsterers… they all have something in common: passion for their work!
A specific circuit, different each year, is created for this event.
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The Papogay celebrations
The ‘Rivois’, inhabitants of Rieux, have made sure to continue celebrating the popular tradition of the ‘Tir au Papogay’, literally the Papogay shooting. The first Sunday of May, a hundred archers fire their arrows at a wooden and iron parrot, perched on top of a 45m high pole.
The one who knocks off the parrot is declared king of Papogay. This event is also an opportunity for an Occitan mass and parade with medieval costumes. In order to keep this tradition, dating from the XIV century, alive all year long the Tourist Office holds a dedicated museum.
The Ile au theatre Festival
The ‘Ile au théatre’ Festival takes place over 3 days in June. The circus tent hosts several shows on the Ile du Ramier, in Montestquieu-Volvestre. A popular theatre celebration, this festival aims to acquaint the public with theatrical performance. It is known to offer a versatile program, from comedies to tragedies.
31 Notes of summer
The ‘Conseil Départemental of Haute-Garonne’ offers through this event a delightful mix of music, shows, exhibitions and exhibitions of the local heritage.
Local young talent and hidden gems will delight you between the middle of July and the end of August across thirty city centres all over the department of Haute-Garonne.
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The Story festival
The storytellers of the ‘Et Cric et Crac au bout du conte’ Charity meet every year in July, in several towns, to share with you their passion in a friendly atmosphere.
The Théatrales of Rieux and Volvestre
This festival is dedicated to all types of theatre and is held by “Tour’Art Collectif” in partnership with the Mairie of Rieux-Volvestre. It unites the town, the cultural associations and the inhabitants around the rehabilitation program of La Tourasse (Italian style theatre from 1923).
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Antic’Agri
Bartering, traditional jobs, ploughing contests, small farm and machinery demonstrations await you during the first weekend of September every year in Longages, on almost 20 hectares of land.
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The Agricultural Days of Volvestre
Every three years, the Agricultural Days of Volvestre take place in Montesquieu-Volvestre. This 50 year old fair offers the public the chance to get to know the animals bred in our region. It’s also a way to discover rural life, with numerous activities and shows, children play areas and surprising discoveries at each stall!
« Brève Rencontre », the British Film Festival
An open-air big screen, rows of chairs, a friendly bar, a selection of very good unpublished or new British films… Here are the main ingredients of this British Film Festival.
Two films are played each evening in the original version with French subtitles, starting at sunset (around 9pm).
If it rains, the displays take place in the village hall nearby.
Don’t forget to bring a blanket as it gets cooler in the evening near the water!
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