Fetes de la Tarasque
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Edition 2025 — Fetes de la Tarasque
2025 edition of the Fetes de la Tarasque in Tarascon, from June 26 to 30. Theme: The Horse, the great cavalcade of the Tarasque. Grand Procession on Sunday, June 29 at 5 p.m., knight combats, Camargue races, fair, and bodega.
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The Horse, Theme of the 2025 Festival
The 2025 edition of the Fetes de la Tarasque was held from Thursday, June 26 to Monday, June 30, 2025 in Tarascon, under the theme The Horse, the great cavalcade of the Tarasque — Man's noblest conquest!. Five days of festivities animated the town, between medieval tradition, Camargue culture, and popular celebration.
The Grand Procession of the Tarasque, the highlight of the festival, took place on Sunday, June 29 at 5 p.m., with nearly 800 people in costume parading behind the Tarasque to the sound of fifes and tambourines. The knight combats at the castle of King René took place on Saturday, June 28 at 6:15 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. The Camargue races in the arenas, the abrivados in the streets, and the bodega village set the rhythm for the evenings, while the fair and family activities welcomed young and old.
Programme
2025 Program
- Thursday, June 26: Opening of the fair and initial entertainment
- Saturday, June 28, 6:15 p.m.: Knight combats at the castle
- Sunday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.: Knight combats (2nd performance)
- Sunday, June 29, 5 p.m.: Grand Procession of the Tarasque (800 participants)
- Monday, June 30: Camargue races, bodega, and closing
Highlights
- Theme: The Horse, the great cavalcade of the Tarasque
- Grand Procession on Sunday, June 29 at 5 p.m.
- Knight combats at the castle of King René
- Camargue races and abrivados
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Where does it take place — Fetes de la Tarasque
Centre-ville et chateau du roi Rene de Tarascon
Centre-ville, 13150 Tarascon