Votive festival in Vergèze, Gard
The Fête Votive de Vergèze is a traditional festival held in Vergèze, in the Gard department of Occitanie. Established in 1948, it keeps Camargue traditions alive every summer—featuring abrivados, bandidos, bullfights, and local village festivities—while contributing to the cultural and tourist vitality of both the town and the wider region.
Fête Votive de Vergèze is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Vergèze and the Gard department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1948, this event has established itself as a benchmark for votive festivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Located in the heart of Vergèze, Fête Votive de Vergèze takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Gard department and highlights the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region.
Each edition of Fête Votive de Vergèze offers a varied program combining votive festival and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
Fête Votive de Vergèze is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Vergèze. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
The 2026 edition of the Fête Votive de Vergèze takes place from Sunday, July 26th to Thursday, July 30th, 2026, at the bullring, Place de la République, and throughout the village streets.
The Fête Votive de Vergèze will be held from Sunday, July 26th to Thursday, July 30th, 2026, across the bullring, Place de la République, and the streets of the village (Gard, Occitanie).
Staying true to Camargue traditions, the festival features a week-long schedule of abrivados and bandidos, young bull races, pool-bull events, as well as equestrian displays and local festivities. The detailed daily program is provided by the town hall and the Rhôny-Vistre-Vidourle community of municipalities.
Vergèze (30310), Gard.
Travel to Vergèze by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Free entry.
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Vergèze.
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Arènes et Place de la République, Vergèze
Place de la République, 30310 Vergèze, 30310 Vergèze