Pardon des Mariniers
A historic river and nautical festival in Saint-Jean-de-Losne (Côte-d'Or), now discontinued.
2026
There is no edition scheduled in 2026 for this event. This page remains accessible to archive the history of the manifestation and will be updated if a new edition is announced.
About Pardon des Mariniers
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Pardon des Mariniers — edition 2026
ℹ️ Event cancelled — no longer taking place. The Pardon des Mariniers in Saint-Jean-de-Losne is no longer being organized; there will be no 2026 edition. This information has been confirmed by the Rives de Saône tourist office.
Highlights Pardon des Mariniers 2026
Event discontinued — no 2026 edition.
Programme Pardon des Mariniers 2026
As the Pardon des Mariniers is no longer being held, there is no program scheduled for 2026.
Prices Pardon des Mariniers 2026
Practical information — Pardon des Mariniers
Practical Information
ℹ️ The Pardon des Mariniers is no longer organized. The information below refers to the event as it was held in the past.
Location: Port of Saint-Jean-de-Losne and the banks of the Saône, Saint-Jean-de-Losne (21170), Côte-d'Or.
Timing: The festival was historically held on the third weekend of June.
Access: Saint-Jean-de-Losne is located 30 km southeast of Dijon, on the banks of the Saône.
Current Contact: Rives de Saône Tourist Office, www.saone-tourisme.fr
ℹ️ Event discontinued. The Pardon des Mariniers in Saint-Jean-de-Losne is no longer organized. This has been confirmed by the Rives de Saône tourist office. This page is maintained for historical reference; no future editions are planned.
A centuries-old river tradition
Located at the confluence of the Saône and the Burgundy and Rhône-Rhine canals, Saint-Jean-de-Losne is the largest inland pleasure port in France. Boatmen had been celebrating their pardon here since the 1960s, and the port of Saint-Jean-de-Losne revived the tradition starting in 1970. The Pardon des Mariniers paid tribute to the boating community and the rich river heritage of this historic town.
Blessing of the boats and mass on the Saône
On Sunday morning, a mass was celebrated on a barge moored on the Saône, followed by the blessing of the boats. A fluvial procession of decorated vessels would then sail up the Saône in a colorful and moving display. Nautical demonstrations—including lock maneuvers, regattas, and water-based activities—filled the day.
Nautical festivities and fireworks
The festival traditionally took place on the third weekend of June. The quays hosted nautical demonstrations, live music, and concerts, with the evening concluding in a fireworks display launched from the banks of the Saône. This popular event was long considered one of the major annual highlights of Saint-Jean-de-Losne.
To discover current events and activities related to boating and the river heritage of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, we recommend contacting the Rives de Saône tourist office.
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