Maison du Tourisme et de la Plaisance
Avenue des Etangs
34110 Frontignan la Peyrade
Tél : + 33 (0)4 67 18 31 60
Fax : + 33 (0)4 67 18 31 61
Point Information Tourisme Centre Ville
Rue Lucien Salette
34110 Frontignan la Peyrade
Tél : + 33 (0)4 67 18 50 04
Fax : + 33 (0)4 67 18 50 08
MAJOR EVENTS IN 2010
JANUARY
3rd - First swim of the year at 11 a.m. at Frontignan Plage.
FEBRUARY
14th - 14th Collectors Exchange Fair at the village hall situated behind the train station. Free entry.
20th - Spring carnaval, musical parade through the town center followed by a party with music at the village hall.
MARCH
7th - 8th Regional Book Fair at village hall situated behind the train station.
APRIL
2nd-9th - 20th Artists of Thau Fair at the Salle Voltaire, Boulevard Victor Hugo. Free entry.
13th April-8th June - Exhibition 'In memory of the Old Salt Marshes of Frontignan' at the Archives Municipales, Quai Voltaire, in the town center. Free entry.
8th-11th - 5th Easter bun celebration.
17th-23rd - Painting Exhibition 'Le Salon anniversaire des Artistes de Thau' at la Salle Voltaire. Vernissage 17th April at 6.30 p.m
MAY
2nd - Laughing Festival - Plage des Mouettes, west bank at Frontignan Beach from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m.
9th - Carnaval, parade in the town center followed by a children's disco at the village hall.
15th - La Nuit des Musées - at the Museum at 7 p.m., free entry.
28th and 29th - 7th Festipop festival - Aire de Loisirs opposite the Fire Station.
JUNE
1st June-6th July - Exhibition 'Les lieux de Frontignan d'hier à aujourd'hui' - (Frontignan from the past to present) at the Archives Municipales, Quai Voltaire in town center. Vernissage 28th May at 6.30 p.m., free entry.
14th June-13th September - Rendez-vous every Monday - come and join us every Monday morning at 11 a.m. and discover our programme of activities and special events over a glass of Muscat. Free prize draw. From mid June to mid September.
18th-20th - La Peyrade village Fete, Place Gabriel Péri.
21st - National Music Festival, music and danse in the town center - Square de la Liberté and Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, from 5.00 p.m. onwards.
21st - La Peyrade village carnaval.
21st-27th - 13th International Thriller Festival organised by the town and the Soleil Noir Association. Book sale, dedication, theatre, cinema, debates organised by international authors and journalists. For more information consult www.ville-frontignan.fr
26th June-12th September - Exhibition 'André Cervera explore le roman noir' at the Museum, free entry. Vernissage 25th June at 7 p.m.
JULY
13th and 14th - Firework display and concert at La Peyrade, jousting competition, firework display and muscial entertainment at the local village hall.
13th July-28th September - Exhibition 'History of Jousting in Frontignan' at the Archives Municipale, free entry. Vernissage 9th July at 6.30 p.m.
15th-18th - Muscat Festival , art and crafts market, guided tours of the local wine cellars and domains, jousting competition and lots more entertainment.
15th and 25th - 20th Festival de Thau, concert, plage des Mouettes, for more information consult www.festivaldethau.com
25th and 26th - Local Sea Festival and the return of St. Paul, in the town center and the marina.
22nd July-1st August - Spanish, Italien and Portugese Festival. Theatre and musical entertainment in the town center. Programme available at the Tourist Information Office.
30 and 31st - Andalusian Festival - theatre, concerts etc...
AUGUST
1st - Andalusian Festival - theatre, concerts, poesie, cinema, shows in the Arena.
12th-17th - Multi fishing competition organised by the Thon Club.
14th - Marina Festival including a firework display.
SEPTEMBER
Fête du Patrimoine (Culture Festival) - free guided tour of the historical town center and St. Paul's Church, which is a classified historical building.
OCTOBER
31st - Halloween parade in the town center followed by a party at the local village hall for children.
DECEMBER
3rd-5th - Christmas art and crafts market at the local village hall. Free entry.
Giant creche opposite the ST. Paul's Church in the town center.
31st - New Year's Eve party at the village hall - dinner and danse with musical entertainment.
ALSO:
GUIDED NATURE TOURS
All year round and throughout the seasons, guided nature walks are organised in and around the rich preserved environment. Why not visit the old salt marshes, the vineyards, the Gardiole Hills or a visit along the coastline. During the French school holidays there are nature discovery classes for children. For all nature tours pre-booking is necessary at the Frontignan Tourist Office or by phone - 04.67.18.31.60 / 04.67.18.50.04. The programme is available at our Office and on our web site. ALL GUIDED TOURS ARE IN FRENCH.
FISHING TRIPS AND SIGHTSEEING TRIPS OUT AT SEA OR ALONG THE CANAL DU RHONE
Pre-booking necessary by contacting the Frontignan Tourist Office.
TRADITIONAL MARKETS
In the town center - every Thursday and Saturday morning.
The indoor market situated behing the Town Hall is open every morning except on Mondays.
La Peyrade - small market every Sunday morning at Place Gabriel Péri.
Frontignan Plage - small market during July and August every Monday morning on the east bank, Avenue Vauban and Friday morning on the west bank, avenue Ferdinand de Lesseps at the Marina.
FLEA MARKET
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at La Peyrade, Place Gabriel Péri. All-day market.
ART AND CRAFTS MARKET
Every week during the summer season. Weekly programme available at the Frontignan Tourist Office.
THE LOCAL MUSEUM
Information on the local history, jousting, muscat, archaeology, wildlife, exhibtions etc. Rue Député Lucien Salette (next to St. Paul's Church in the town center). Open from 8th March to 30th November, everyday from from 10 a.m. - midday and from 2 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays.
CINEMA
Avenue Frédéric Mistral (next to the Main Post Office). Tel: 04.67.18.45.37.
THE ARENA
Toro piscine every Thursday evening in July and August. Programme available at the Frontignan Tourist Office.
TO ORGANISE YOUR STAY
Come and join us every Monday morning at 11 a.m. and discover our programme of activities and special events over a glass of Muscat. Free prize draw. From mid June to mid September.
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