Every year, on May 1st, the gardians celebrate Saint Georges, the patron saint of horsemen.
Why not join the procession?
Why not join the procession?
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Rendezvous at 9 am on the Boulevard des Lices for the gathering of the gardians and Arlésiennes in traditional costume.
Head to the Place du Forum in front of the statue of the Provençal poet, Frédéric Mistral, to pay tribute to him.
Continue to Notre Dame de la Major, where a mass in Provençal is celebrated, followed by the blessing of the horses on the church square.
At noon the crowd invades the Place de la République to attend the presentation of the blessed bread to the city...
Head to the Place du Forum in front of the statue of the Provençal poet, Frédéric Mistral, to pay tribute to him.
Continue to Notre Dame de la Major, where a mass in Provençal is celebrated, followed by the blessing of the horses on the church square.
At noon the crowd invades the Place de la République to attend the presentation of the blessed bread to the city...
Rates
Afternoon show with charge
Opening times
On 1 May 2025
Location
Contact The Guardians' Festival
- www.confrerie-des-gardians.com
