Lively, the small town of Prades has no shortage of events to bring joy to the streets and alleys.
Every Tuesday morning, the center of the city is the scene of a large picturesque market which attracts many inhabitants of the Conflent region. A market of local producers, allowing you to discover the best of the gastronomy and crafts of Prades and the surrounding area also takes place every Saturday morning.
Guided tours of the Saint-Pierre church and its treasure are regularly organized by the Tourist Office. The opportunity to learn more about the history of this high heritage of Prades and to learn about Baroque and Romanesque architecture.
In summer, the Catalan Summer University, summer flea markets organized by the PO flea market group, and night markets every Friday in July and August from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the Place de the Republic...
The "Ciné-Rencontres", in July, propose a cinematographic theme on an actor, a filmmaker, a director... During the festival, conferences and debates are organized where you can meet specialists and filmmakers. Information on +33 4 68 05 20 47.
The Pablo Casals festival, created by the famous cellist in 1950, takes place from the end of July to the beginning of August. It is an unmissable event that attracts 8,000 people each year, as well as artists from all over the world. The concerts are held in Saint-Michel de Cuxa, Saint-Pierre de Prades and around ten churches in the surrounding area. Musicological conferences and film screenings are also held at the lido (free of charge) every morning at 11 a.m. Information on +33 4 68 96 33 07.
The Catalan Summer University: in August. These are university meetings bringing together approximately 1,000 students and teachers each year at the Prades high school. It is a question of making known the literary or scientific works produced in Catalan language, but also, to make known to the Catalan speakers the important works published in other languages. It's about promoting the Catalan language and opening up to the world.
In August, a market of creators, artists and craftsmen from Conflent allows you to appreciate the most beautiful creations from this part of Catalonia.
In September, the horse festival takes place on the Saint Martin plain in Prades. For two days, free activities are offered, such as ethological riding courses, presentations of farms, amateur equestrian shows or even pony and driving baptisms.
An unmissable event at Prades, the fat fair takes place in November with around forty exhibitors, all farmers. It is thus possible to discover duck in all its forms, in dishes, foie gras or confit, as well as other poultry. Olive oils, seasonal fruits and local wines are also present.
