La Parade des 5 Sens
Intergenerational street arts festival in the medieval bastide of Hastingues
About Parade des 5 Sens
La Parade des 5 Sens is a street arts festival in the medieval bastide of Hastingues. Created in 1999 by the association Les Amis du Carcoilh, this volunteer festival offers two days of theater, dance, music, circus, and street arts performances, accompanied by tastings, workshops, and exhibitions around the theme of the five senses. More than fifteen companies take over the alleys of this 13th-century bastide for a total show awakening sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
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La Parade des 5 Sens: A Festival That Awakens All Senses
The Parade des 5 Sens is a unique street arts festival that takes place annually in the medieval bastide of Hastingues, in the south of the Landes department. Founded in 1999 by the association Les Amis du Carcoilh, this festival celebrated its quarter-century and has established itself as a major cultural event in the south of the Landes.
A 13th Century Bastide on Stage
Hastingues is a medieval bastide founded in the 13th century, perched on a promontory overlooking the Gaves Réunis. Its cobbled alleys, half-timbered houses, shaded squares, and ramparts offer an exceptional setting for street arts. For two days, the bastide transforms into a vast open-air theater where every street corner holds a surprise.
More Than Fifteen Professional Companies
Each edition of La Parade des 5 Sens hosts more than fifteen professional companies from all over France. Street theater, circus, dance, music, puppetry, comedy shows, visual arts, and participatory performances follow one another and intersect in the bastide's spaces, offering a rich and eclectic program suitable for all audiences.
The Five Senses Honored
True to its name, the festival organizes its programming around the theme of the five senses. Sight is engaged through art exhibitions and visual shows. Hearing is enchanted by concerts and sound creations. Touch is explored during participatory workshops. Taste is celebrated through tastings of local Landes products and convivial meals. Smell is awakened by olfactory activities and natural scents.
A 100% Volunteer Festival
One of the unique aspects of La Parade des 5 Sens is its entirely volunteer organization. Members of the association Les Amis du Carcoilh work throughout the year to prepare the festival, from programming to logistics, including welcoming companies and the public. This volunteer commitment gives the festival an authentic and warm atmosphere.
An Intergenerational Summer Event
The festival traditionally takes place on July 13th and 14th, taking advantage of the national holiday weekend to bring together a large, intergenerational audience. From the youngest to the oldest, everyone finds something to enjoy in the diversity of shows and activities offered.
Practical information — Parade des 5 Sens
Access to Hastingues
By Car
Hastingues is located in the south of the Landes, about 15 km north of Bayonne and 30 km south of Dax. From the A64 motorway, take the Peyrehorade exit then follow the D23 towards Hastingues. From the A63, take the Bayonne-Nord exit then follow the direction of Peyrehorade. Free parking is available on the outskirts of the bastide, at the entrance of the village.
By Train
The nearest station is Peyrehorade, about 5 km away, served by the TER Bayonne-Dax line. From the station, it is possible to reach Hastingues by taxi or carpooling.
Location
The festival takes place throughout the medieval bastide of Hastingues. Performances take over the alleys, squares, fortified gates, and heritage sites of the bastide, creating an open-air artistic trail.
Opening Hours
The festival runs over two days, July 13th and 14th. Shows and activities start at 10 am in the morning and continue until late in the evening. A detailed program with the schedule for each company is distributed at the festival entrance.
Prices
Access to the festival and all shows is completely free. Tastings of local products and food are offered at modest additional prices.
Food and Drink
Tastings of local Landes and Basque products are offered throughout the festival: charcuterie, cheeses, wines, and local specialties. A catering area allows you to eat on-site with local and seasonal products, in a friendly atmosphere.
Additional Information
- The festival takes place outdoors in the alleys of the medieval bastide
- Bring comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestones and sloping streets
- The site is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility due to the terrain and cobblestones
- Bring sun protection and water in case of high temperatures in July
- Shows are suitable for all audiences, from children to adults
Contact
Association Les Amis du Carcoilh
Official website: www.laparadedes5sens.fr
Facebook: La Parade des 5 Sens
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Where does it take place — Parade des 5 Sens
Bastide médiévale d'Hastingues
La Bastide, 40300 Hastingues