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This year, the famous Occitan festival will be held in Sarlat from 4 to 6 July 2025.

The weekend will be an opportunity to discover this Occitan festival dedicated to preserving the Occitan language and traditions.

The weekend will be punctuated by a number of events:

- parade in folk costumes,

- concerts and folk dances,

- cour d'amour ceremony,

- workshops, lectures, demonstrations of old trades, etc...

A real immersion in the living heritage of the Périgord.

And let's not forget the decorations created by a host of volunteers to embellish the town.

An event not to be missed!

Château en fête 2025: a historical and festive dive into the Dordogne.

From April 19 to May 4, 2025, the Dordogne is preparing to experience a new edition of the "Château en fête" event.

For nearly 2 weeks, nearly 100 historic residences, castles, manors and manor houses will welcome you and create an event with all kinds of entertainment.

The Maison de Marquay welcomes you during this period, and will therefore advise you to visit the participating castles and residences in the surrounding area:

- Puymartin Castle,

- Commarque Castle,

- Losse Castle and Garden,

- Fages Castle,

- and many others., find all the information https://www.dordogne-perigord-tourisme.fr/chateaux-en-fete/