While more than 50,000 people are expected in Castelnaudary for the 21st edition of the cassoulet festivallocals and tourists were present for the launch party this Thursday evening, in the Aude.
I prepared to sell 1,500 portions of cassoulet in four days, it’s going to be sporty, but it’s so good to find this festive atmosphere! – Bruce, cassoulet professional in Castelnaudary
A timeless tradition
If the organizers were (a little) worried about the resumption of the festivities after two years of Covid-19, the locals were just waiting for that! This is the case of Mauritius: “to see everyone again, the people’s smiles, it’s priceless. Here, the Chauriens only think about this party all year round. It’s time to show that we know how to receive and make the party in the Aude. Virus or not, this tradition will never be forgotten” assures this resident of Castelnaudary.
same for me the tourists, who also came in large numbers like Arnaud. He comes from the Var with his wife and two children: “We often pass in front of the Castelnaudary sign, we said to ourselves, come on, why not! We left on a whim, Airbnb for two days and hop, here we are in the heart of the party. It’s to be done, then the concerts look great with Collectif Métissé (Thursday evening 18) and 3 Cafés Gourmands (Friday evening 19)” says the father of the family.
– Louis Fontaine