Tradition/joutes in Sète, Hérault
Patronal festival of Sète in August with the famous Languedoc jousting tournaments on the Royal Canal, since 1666. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the municipality of Sète and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.
Fêtes de la Saint-Louis is a must-see event in the cultural life of Sète and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1912, this event has established itself as a benchmark for tradition/jousting, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Patronal festival of Sète in August with the famous Languedoc jousting tournaments on the Royal Canal, since 1666.
Located in the heart of Sète, Fêtes de la Saint-Louis takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town 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.
Each edition of Fêtes de la Saint-Louis offers a varied program combining tradition/jousting 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.
Fêtes de la Saint-Louis 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 Sète. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable souvenir.
2026 edition of Fêtes de la Saint-Louis in Sète. 115th edition.
The 115th edition of Fêtes de la Saint-Louis will be held from August 3 to 5, 2026 in Sète, in the Hérault department.
Sète (34200), Hérault.
Travel to Sète by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Free entry.
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Sète town hall.
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