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Saint-Vincent Tournante Wine Festival

Fête de la Saint-Vincent tournante

Sampigny-lès-Maranges, France

Jan 30 - 31, 2027ConfirmedSource

Each winter, a different Burgundy village hosts the Saint-Vincent Tournante, a festival honoring the patron saint of winegrowers. A grand procession of costumed wine guilds winds through the vineyards to a mass and a great banquet where thousands of bottles are uncorked, in a celebration of the region's deep wine fellowship.

Key moments

Day 1 · Jan 30

Parade Departure

Arrive early to catch the parade start; a festive atmosphere as hundreds of participants march through the village

~8:20

Solemn Ceremony in Sampigny

Stand respectfully behind the crowd; silent during blessing, then applause when it concludes

~9:45

Induction Ceremony

Bring a seat or stand; the square can be crowded. Applaud new inductees.

~17:00

Where it happens

Église de Sampigny-lès-Maranges

Sampigny-lès-Maranges, France

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How to show up well

Plan the timing

Visitors may watch but not join in the religious ceremonies or initiation rituals

Respect local boundaries

Maintain reverence during religious ceremonies and respect local customs (e.g., silence at...

Ask before close-up photos

Ask permission

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Practical notes

Crowds & timing

Very crowded around parade route and ceremony site; more space in side streets and parking areas

Weather

January weather may be cold or rainy; festival mostly outdoors, so bring warm layers

Transport

TER trains to Chagny, local buses and festival shuttles

Tickets

Ticket required: €6 - €25

Safety & access

Well-organized with local police and volunteers supervising; typical festival safety measures in place