Travel video about destination The Bear Carnival (France) Deep in the French Pyrénées mountains, the old fortified village of Prats-de-Mollo celebrates a time-honoured tradition : The Bear Its origins go back to an ancient Catalan legend which tells the story of a shepherdess who was carried off by a bear. Her cries and the roaring of the beast finally attracted the attention of wood-cutters who rescued Ever since, each year, in February, bears in human form return to this valley... awakened from their winter slumbers and coming back to rejuvenate the life THE BEAR CARNIVAL, heralding the renewal of Spring and the start of Mardi-Gras, captures the passion and excitement of this ancient and surprising celebration. -------------- Watch more travel videos ► goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► goo.gl/334ln5 -------------- Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respect each other in the comments. Expoza Travel is taking you on a journey to the earth's most beautiful and fascinating places. Get inspiration and essentials with our travel guide videos and documentaries for your next trip, holiday, vacation or simply enjoy and get tips about all the beauty in the world... It is yours to discover!