Fête de la transhumance à Castellane, France
The time of the year has come for Transhumance festivities!
This one takes place in Castellane, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.
3 days of celebration dedicated to pastoralism and the tradition of transhumance
You can watch sheperds with their cattle, sheep and dogs and see lots of other animals like chicken, pigs, rabbits, ponies and donkeys. There will be children animation and live music performances as well as a farmers market and a barbecue!
Note:
Festival times might change and events might be canceled.
Always check official sites before booking your trip or heading out the door.
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Transhumance à Aubrac e au col de Bonnecombe- le Salces, France
Ok, this might not be a cheese festival, but it´s definitely an event one does not want to miss!
And you know why? It´s Transhumance time again!
For the feast of Saint Urban the cows are brought to their summer pastures on the Aubrac plateau where they will stay until October. Following the old tradition of transhumance that makes cheese as we know it possible the Fête de la transhumance at the Col Bonnecombe is accompanied by numerous activities as well as a market with produce from the area.
Here are some key dates:
From May 23 to 26 in Aubrac and May 25 and 26, 2024 at the Col de Bonnecombe
▶︎ Aubrac Transhumance Cow Festival in Aubrac (Aveyron) from May 23 to 26, 2024 (Salon du Terroir Aubrac on May 25 and 26).
▶︎ Transhumance festival at the Col de Bonnecombe (Lozère) on May 25 and 26, 2024
Note:
Festival times might change and events might be canceled.
Always check official sites before booking your trip or heading out the door.
Image Rights: All images used in this event calendar are under copyright of the organizer and or/its maker.
Fête de la Transhumance à Corps, France
The time of the year has come for Transhumance festivities!
This one takes place in Corps, Isère , in the Rhône-Alpes of France.
Other than eg. the transhumance in Seix and Castellane it only takes place on Friday and Saturday but will nevertheless be an incredible experience!
Note: Festival- and event dates might change.
Make sure to always check with official sites before booking your trip or heading out the door.
Transhumance en Haut-Salat, France
The time of the year has come for Transhumance festivities!
This one takes place in Seix in the Ariège department in southwestern France.
On Saturday June 10th you can watch shepherds with their cattle, sheep and dogs , listen to live music performances and I am sure will also get your hands on a lot of food and wine!
Note: Festival- and event dates might change.
Make sure to always check with official sites before booking your trip or heading out the door.
Fête de la transhumance et de la tourte – Munster, France
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The time of the year has come for Transhumance festivities!
This one takes place in Munster, just a 20minute drive from Colmar near the german border.
Every other year the town has a big feast on the return of the Vosges cows down to the valleys.
There will be cheese-making demonstrations, mini-farm, dances and horns of the Alps not to mention the tasting of the pie at the Salle des Fêtes. Besides the market all shops will be open!
Note: Dates of festivals and events might change. Always check official sites before booking your trip or heading out the door.
