Things to do in the Languedoc:   Cultural Activities:   The Limoux Fécos (Carnival or Carnaval) -
Photographs 2008:   Monte Cristo - Nuit de la Blanquette - 9th March 2008

 

The King of the Carnival, and in 2008 his new bride (no relation to the President and his new wife), are brought down to the square and prepared for their trial.

The Judge, Prosecution, Defence and Executioner appear.

They procede to the trial, the Pierros having removed their hats.

 

A Guilty Verdict is returned. The sentence is burning.

The Trial and Execution are over for another year. It is time to celebrate the coming Spring.

 

Click here to read an article on the Limoux Carnaval

Click here for this year's Carnival ( Fécos, Carnaval) programme
Click below for photographs of the 2008 Carnival:

• Les Aïssables, 6th January 2008 Carnival
• Les Pébradous, 26th January 2008 Carnival
• Las Femnos, 27 January, 2008 Carnival
• Les Pitchouns & Las Coudenos, 2nd February 2008 Carnival
• Les Anciens, 5th February, 2008 Carnival
• Les Estabousits & Les Taps, 9th February 2008 Carnival
• Le Tivoli, 2nd March 2008 Carnival
• Monte Cristo , 9th March 2008 Carnival + La Nuit de la Blanquette

Click here for photographs of the 2007 Carnival
Click here for photographs of the 2006 Carnival
Click here for photographs of the Carnival from earlier years
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