Fêtes de Gayant
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Edition 2025 — Fêtes de Gayant
The 2025 edition of the Fêtes de Gayant was held from July 5 to 13 in Douai, with an exceptional event: the passage of the Tour de France through the city on Sunday, July 6. The Gayant family paraded through the streets for the Grand Cortège, accompanied by the Sot des Canonniers and the Roue de la Fortune.
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Fêtes de Gayant 2025
The 2025 edition of the Fêtes de Gayant was marked by an exceptional event: the passage of the Tour de France in Douai on Sunday, July 6. The Gayant family emerged from the Maison des Géants at 7:30 AM, followed by the Tour caravan at 10:15 AM and the cyclists around noon.
The Grand Cortège started at 3 PM from rue d'Esquerchin with the complete Gayant family. On Monday, July 7, children were in the spotlight with the Bal des Tiots Gayant from 6 PM to 9 PM in the courtyard of the Town Hall. The torchlight procession on Sunday, July 13, concluded the festivities.
Programme
2025 Program
- Saturday, July 5: Parade of giants from here and elsewhere (3 PM), Gayant Concert (8:45 PM)
- Sunday, July 6: Emergence of the Gayant Family (7:30 AM), Passage of the Tour de France (10:15 AM), Grand Cortège (3 PM)
- Monday, July 7: Children's Day, Bal des Tiots Gayant (6 PM-9 PM)
- Tuesday, July 8: Procession and return of the giants
- Sunday, July 13: Torchlight procession and lanterns (9:30 PM)
Highlights
- Exceptional passage of the Tour de France in Douai on July 6
- Emergence of the complete Gayant family: M. Gayant, Marie Cagenon, Jacquot, Fillon, and Binbin
- Grand Cortège through the streets of Douai
- Bal des Tiots Gayant for children
- Torchlight procession on July 13
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Where does it take place — Fêtes de Gayant
Centre-ville de Douai
Centre-ville de Douai, 59500 Douai