environ vs aux environs de

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environ vs aux environs de

Why do we use "il a lieu environs de Mardi Gras" instead of just "il a lieu environ Mardi Gras"?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "The Nice Carnaval"

Freeform Writing Exercise B2

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environ vs aux environs de

Why do we use "il a lieu environs de Mardi Gras" instead of just "il a lieu environ Mardi Gras"?

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