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 authorities.
The day is far from over. At 3.30 pm the gardians and the public meet at the arena for a great Provençal show, the gardians' games. The riders and their mounts compete with daring and dexterity throughout the afternoon.
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 authorities.
The day is far from over. At 3.30 pm the gardians and the public meet at the arena for a great Provençal show, the gardians' games. The riders and their mounts compete with daring and dexterity throughout the afternoon.
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...
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Afternoon show with charge
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On 1 May 2025
