Sport, nautical tradition in Aigues-Mortes, Gard
Joutes Nautiques d'Aigues-Mortes is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Aigues-Mortes and the Gard department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1989, this event has established itself as a benchmark for sport and nautical tradition, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Located in the heart of Aigues-Mortes, Joutes Nautiques d'Aigues-Mortes takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Gard department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region.
Each edition of Joutes Nautiques d'Aigues-Mortes offers a varied program combining sport, nautical 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.
Joutes Nautiques d'Aigues-Mortes 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 Aigues-Mortes. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
2026 edition of the Joutes Nautiques d'Aigues-Mortes, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Aigues-Mortes (Gard). A tournament of Languedocian jousts in the Camargue tradition, on the canals of the medieval city.
The Aigues-Mortes jousting tournament returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Aigues-Mortes, in the Gard department. This event perpetuates the tradition of Languedocian jousts, where jousters compete standing on the 'tintaine', with lance and shield in hand, to the rhythm of oboes and tambourines.
A living tradition of the Camargue and Languedoc coast, the jousts gather the public every summer on the banks of the canals of the fortified city. The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the organization as of the verification date.
Aigues-Mortes (30220), Gard.
Travel to Aigues-Mortes by road. Parking is available near 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 town hall of Aigues-Mortes.
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