Celebrate Occitan Culture at the Cescau Festival
April 9-12, 2026
Experience the vibrant traditions of Occitan culture at the Hestenau Cesc'Oc festival in Cescau, Ariège. Enjoy music, dance, storytelling, and more in the heart of the Pyrénées.
Where to stay
A spacious gite rental set inside the grounds of an 18th-century château in the Ariège Pyrenees, just 10 minutes from Saint-Girons and 1h15 from Toulouse Airport. This fully equipped Pyrenees gite sleeps up to six adults in three large double bedrooms and includes an open-plan living area, modern kitchen, private terrace, garden, mountain views and on-site parking. An ideal base for exploring the Ariège and the wider Pyrenees: hiking, nature, cycling, heritage and quiet rural surroundings.