Halloween in Tarn-Aveyron, the big thrill!

October is approaching, bringing with it the colors of autumn, but also those of an unmissable celebration at the end of the month: Halloween! Houses are adorned with cobwebs, paths are lined with hollowed-out pumpkins while children in costumes roam the streets in a frantic hunt for candy. But that's not all! The Tarn-Aveyron region honors the dead through spooky events, adored by young and old alike. Are you looking to experience the thrill of Halloween? Head to Tarn-Aveyron!

Halloween in Tarn-Aveyron, an ancestral and traditional celebration

Every year, the end of October is an opportunity to play horror jokes on those around you, dress up as terrifying monsters and shiver with fear in the face of witches, ghosts, or even vampires who invade the streets day and night. But where does this tradition come from? According to legend, the origin of Halloween is Irish and dates back more than 2,000 years, an event that marked the passage from summer to winter, but not only. The Celts were convinced that during this special night, the dead disguised themselves to come and see the living. When the Irish migrated to the United States, they brought with them their tales and traditions, including "All Hallow Even" which translates as Halloween, "the eve of all saints". Let's not hide it, the Halloween celebration has been enriched over the years to become an unmissable evening of horror and thrills, all sprinkled with candy. Follow the guide to celebrate Halloween in Tarn-Aveyron!

Halloween in Tarn, scary events to experience once a year

Visiting the Albi Cathedral , crisscrossing the magnificent Gaillac vineyard or discovering Castres , the birthplace of Jean Jaurès, are some of the must-do things to do in the Tarn. Forget this tourist program at the start of the school year to organize the best Halloween of the year! In the Tarn, the cities are adorned with orange and black and invite you to experience unique and above all frightening moments, through numerous events.

Monstrous visit to Albi

Put on your most horrible disguise to discover the historic center of the episcopal city of Tarn during a nocturnal guided tour, and dramatized. Open your eyes wide and hold your breath to avoid screaming!

A thrilling evening in Penne

Push open the doors of the Penne fortress and fight against the tremors, the evening has only just begun!

A shadow on the picture in Gaillac

The Museum of Fine Arts invites you to a giant murder party for Halloween. Can you find the museum's murderer?

Halloween in Aveyron, the opportunity to face your fears on any occasion

The visit to Aveyron will not be easy with the many festivities organized for Halloween. Roquefort toasts are replaced by pumpkin juice, while the magnificent Aveyron gorges are abandoned in favor of a handful of sweets. As you will have understood, the inhabitants do not joke with traditions, and are waiting for you firmly to test their stratagems to scare you.

Witches and pumpkins in Espalion

The last week of October, the castle of Calmont d'Olt transforms into a giant monster and opens its doors to all children who like to chatter their teeth. Creative workshop, orange snack or trebuchet shooting, the afternoon will be festive in Aveyron.

Halloween at the City of Stones in Millau

Young and old alike will love taking part in mini games and getting made up as a vampire or witch before enjoying a delicious (or horrible) snack.

Treasure hunt in Coupiac

Delve into the heart of the (haunted?) castle to solve the mysterious puzzles of a fun but scary treasure hunt in Coupiac!

So, where will you go to experience the thrill of Tarn-Aveyron?

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