Events calendar Bouches-du-Rhône - Alpilles

Every Easter Tuesday in honour of the saint, Pope and martyr of the third century, the inhabitants of Eygalières depart from the centre of the village, with the boundary and Seen and travel over one kilometre to arrive at the chapel Saint-Sixtus.

In the program of this traditional festival: abrivado (taureaux run by boundary), ball, spectacle of varieties in open air, crossing the village of a flowery cart occupied by children in Provençal costume, in the glow of torchlight worn by young riders, fireworks.

Every year Eyguières honours his patron saint, Vérédème, who arrived in the village in the th century. The program of this festival lasts five days: race decorative, ball, rally for children, folk parade, pre-dinner lunch, abrivado, giant aioli and fireworks show. Between tradition and conviviality.

The village pays tribute to the writer who lived in Fontvieille. On the agenda of this day: mass in Provençal under the walkway of the Pines, great pegoulado in the streets of the village with parade of regionalists groups in traditional costumes, then dances at the foot of the mill of Daudet with its and lights at the Théâtre de Greenbelt du moulin de Daudet.

At the midnight mass in Saint Vincent church, the inhabitants of Les Baux-de-Provence return to this very ancient ceremony and animated the living crèche. The pastrage pays tribute to the shepherds. This very ancient pastoral custom corresponds to the period of lambing. The boss of the pastres wearing his cape of bure, a enrubanné hat and holding his pilgrim's stick, is surrounded by other shepherds, children and girls who are present, including a small pastre holding the last born lamb. The procession is illuminated by light lights passing through the village. All the pastres then go into procession to the altar, to the sound of drums and galoubets, to bring the lamb in offering the priest in offering the priest and paying homage to the child Jesus.

Post tenebras lux is a Calvinist Latin inscription, found on the entablature of a cross-window, the only vestige of the former large residence that occupied this place and which means light after darkness. It is now a pretty open-air square used for photo exhibitions to showcase local heritage. Farmers' paths, know-how, fauna and flora... the themes allow creators to express their talent. And there is no shortage of them. Some stone benches make it almost a place for meditation.

Every year in June, the inhabitants of the small village of Maussane decorate a wagon, the Ramado Ramado, to honor Eloi, the protector of the bêtes and trait. Some trait, richly harnachés to the century, decorated with flowers and ribbons, draw this cart decorated with plants. The troupe away into the streets of the village, where it carries out several passages with different appearance under crowd cheers.

A festival of "sustainable culture", this event is dedicated to traditional folk music and dance. Performances take place in the citadel of Les Baux-de-Provence, the village of Orgon's arena, chapels, castles, gardens and squares.

It's a show not to be missed! An ocean of several thousand ewes, lambs and rams as well as Rove goats (an ancient Provencal breed) and donkeys accompanied by their shepherds in traditional costume and their dogs parade twice around the old town center. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful traditional festivals of Provence. It symbolizes the departure of the flocks of sheep that leave Provence in spring to join the pastures of the Alps. And all day long, there is a flea market and a cheese fair.

The event, organized in partnership with the Chambre d'Agriculture des Bouches-du-Rhône, the Town Hall of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and the Alpilles Regional Nature Park, welcomes about forty local economic actors every year. Craftsmen and producers come to present their products that you can taste on the Cours Marceau and on the Avenue de la Libération. A.O.C. wines from Baux-de-Provence, honey, candied fruits from Saint-Rémy, jams, sweets, delicatessen, olive oil and tapenade, not to mention fruits and vegetables, are on the programme, as well as numerous events designed to highlight the local gastronomic heritage.

Every year, the Collegiale Saint-Martin hosts Festival Organa around its large organ. Consisting of weekly auditions, this festival hosts the best organists in the world for exceptional concerts. The organ of the collegiate church was installed in 1842. It is considered a contemporary masterpiece: it includes 62 games (about 5,000 pipes) spreading over three keyboards and a pedal piano.

Created to honour the patron saint of the city, the Votive Party of Saint-Rémy brings together lovers of Provençal traditions, fine costumes and the Provençal feast. It takes place every year for 10 days, when you combine bulls races, swane out of bulls in the streets, balls, fireworks and carnival.

Designed to some extent on the old railway, this small Green lane is ideal for budding enthusiasts! Only four kilometres long between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles, a track almost flat, with the coated smooth; many criteria that make it accessible to everyone! Jogging in the morning, cycling in the afternoon walk in roller-skate, there are many activities here! Attention, the green lane is not indicated in Saint-Rémy. To reach it, it is necessary to engage in avenue Mistral, in downtown (D5 towards Maillane). At the roundabout, take the avenue du Maréchal-Juin, on the left, and continue on avenue du Général-Koenig, opposite. The green lane begins further, on D99.

Price: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: easy.