Festival d'Abrivado des Plages

Edition Canceled for Health Reasons

The 2025 edition of the Festival d'Abrivado des Plages was canceled due to bovine digital dermatitis, an animal disease that led health authorities to ban livestock gatherings in the region. This event, which usually brings together over a thousand horses and dozens of manades, is particularly sensitive to animal health issues.

The cancellation was a great disappointment for the tens of thousands of fans who gather every year on the beaches of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer for November 11th. Organizers expressed their hope to resume the tradition in 2026, depending on the evolution of the health situation.