Live the French Catalan experience!
IN CANET-EN-ROUSSILLON
Immerse yourself for a weekend in the warm atmosphere of our beautiful city, where the Catalan essence blends harmoniously with the Mediterranean sun and the southern art of living.
Take a stroll around the pond and admire the majestic silhouette of Mont Canigou on the horizon. Here, idleness is an institution, with every moment an invitation to savor the gentle Catalan way of life.
And to complete the experience, there's nothing like enjoying tapas by the sea under the golden rays of the sun, in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Prepare to be captivated by this authentic atmosphere where sunshine, relaxation and scenic beauty combine to create lasting memories.
Discover some of our finest traditions!
AND LIVE THEM INTENSELY
Plunge into the heart of Catalan authenticity, where every tradition is a celebration of the cultural richness of our beautiful département.
Discover the sardana, the emblematic dance that unites Catalan hearts in spellbinding harmony. Put on your "vigatanes "* and let yourself be carried along, step by step, hand in hand, during introductory classes where beginners and aficionados come together to celebrate the soul of their common land.
Feel the warmth of the Midsummer fires as they light up the night with their festive flames. On June 23, Catalans gather around the blaze to sing, dance and enjoy each other's company, perpetuating an ancestral tradition steeped in mystery and magic.
Follow our giants, Guillem and Guéralda de Rocaberti, the great statues representing the 14th-century lords of Canet, who are brought back to life at our traditional festivals.
*traditional espadrille
Enjoy our delicious dishes...
MADE IN PAYS CATALAN
Savor the excellence of Catalan gastronomy, where every dish is an exquisite culinary discovery and an invitation to an unforgettable taste journey.
Start with an emblematic appetizer: "escalivade", a delicately flavored vegetarian dish with peppers, eggplant and onions grilled over a wood fire and then marinated in olive oil and garlic, offering an explosion of Mediterranean flavors on the palate.
Continueyour culinary discovery with delicious "Boles de Picolats", a dish of meatballs simmered in a tomato sauce with olives and mushrooms.
If you're looking for an authentic culinary experience, try the traditional cargolade, or char-grilled snails, usually accompanied by a hearty aioli made with garlic and olive oil.
And finally, for a sweet ending, try the "Pa d'Ous" or egg bread in Catalan, a Catalan caramel flan with a hint of childhood.
and our fine wines!
An ocean of vines just a stone's throw from the sea.
Stretching over wind-swept, sun-drenched land fed by the waters of the Têt, the vines here plunge their roots into the pebbles rolled by the river.
Discover our 5 seaside vineyards that are the pride and joy of Canet-en-Roussillon:
Immerse yourself in the history and flavors of these exceptional wine-growing lands, where every glass tells a story and every grape variety expresses the soul of the terroir.
