Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Marseillan
Maritime tradition in Marseillan, Hérault
About Fête de la Saint-Pierre de
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Marseillan in Marseillan
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Marseillan is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Marseillan and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1898, this event has established itself as a benchmark for maritime tradition, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Fishermen's festival of Marseillan with procession, blessing at sea, and events in early July.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Marseillan, Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Marseillan takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Marseillan offers a varied program combining maritime tradition and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year through the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Marseillan is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Marseillan. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable souvenir.
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de — edition 2026
The Saint-Pierre Festival of Marseillan returns on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Organized by the town of Marseillan and the A.M.M.A.C, this traditional maritime festival pays tribute to Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen and seafarers, and honors the memory of lost sailors. Free ceremony, open to all, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Saint-Pierre Festival 2026 in Marseillan
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, the town of Marseillan and the A.M.M.A.C (Marseillan Association of Sailors and Veterans) are organizing the traditional Saint-Pierre Festival, in honor of Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen and seafarers. This solemn and festive celebration pays tribute to lost sailors and fishermen.
The morning begins with a procession departing from the town hall, accompanied by the Saint-Pierre boat, to the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church where a musical mass is celebrated. The procession then proceeds to the port for boarding and a commemorative ceremony at sea on the Étang de Thau, with a blessing and wreath-laying in memory of the lost. The morning concludes with a reception (vin d'honneur) offered by the municipality at the Quai de la Résistance.
The event is free and accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Programme Fête de la Saint-Pierre de 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026
- 9:10 AM — Gathering at Marseillan town hall
- 9:15 AM — Departure of the procession with the Saint-Pierre boat towards Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
- 9:30 AM — Musical mass in honor of Saint Peter
- 10:15 AM — Departure of the procession towards the port
- 10:45 AM — Boarding and commemorative ceremony at sea (blessing and wreath-laying in memory of lost sailors)
- 12:00 PM — Reception (vin d'honneur) offered by the municipality at Quai de la Résistance
Highlights Fête de la Saint-Pierre de 2026
- 129th edition
- In Marseillan, Hérault
Prices Fête de la Saint-Pierre de 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Saint-Pierre de
Practical Information
Location
Marseillan (34340), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Marseillan by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Free entry.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Marseillan.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Saint-Pierre de
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste et port de Marseillan
Rue de la Clonisse, 34340 Marseillan, 34340 Marseillan