Annual festival celebrating traditional sheep moving (transhumance) from the Alpilles to the plains. Local shepherds parade flocks through Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, accompanied by music and costumes, recreating an age-old pastoral ritual 1. It highlights rural heritage and the bond between village and mountain pastures.
Transhumance is the seasonal migration of livestock in Provence, historically vital for mountain farming. This festival keeps that custom alive, connecting modern residents with the agricultural calendar of their ancestors. It embodies Provençal rural identity and community values 1.
Venues and routes
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Town Center · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The dates that shape the visit.
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Spectators stand along the route as sheep and goats, guarded by shepherds in traditional dress, pass by. Locals often offer refreshments.
Reference notes for once this becomes a real plan.
Moderate crowds
