Description
Among the traditional Occitan festivities organized by the City, in partnership with local associations, the Festival of the Sea and the return of Saint Paul the Navigator mark a major reunion between the town’s residents and “their” Mediterranean.
It is also an opportunity to highlight the “Océan Viking,” a ship operated by the association SOS Méditerranée, which rescues migrants at sea.
This year, the Fête de la Mer will have a Spanish theme.
On the program:
- 9 a.m.: Mass at Saint-Paul Church.
- 10:30 a.m.: Procession to embark the statue of Saint Paul the Navigator from Saint-Paul Church to the Quai des Jouteurs.
- 11:30 a.m.: Embarkation and departure from Quai Alary to the marina.
- 6:30 p.m.: Return of Saint Paul—procession from Quai des Jouteurs, celebration at Saint Paul Church followed by an evening of Spanish traditions, music, and food at Square de la Liberté.
Also:
%C0 6:00 p.m.: dinner organized by the Club les Solidaires Intergénérations, courtyard of the Maison des Seniors Vincent-Giner, Rue Anatole-France.
Information and registration: at the association’s office, Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Maison des Seniors.
Prices: 25 ? / member, 30 ? / non-member.