Pilgrimage of the Gypsies to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

The May 2025 Pilgrimage

The Pilgrimage of the Gypsies 2025 was held from May 24th to 26th, 2025 in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. True to tradition, the ceremonies brought together thousands of Gypsy, Roma, and Manouche pilgrims from all over Europe to honor Saint Sarah and the Saintes Maries Jacobé and Salomé.

The procession of Sara the Black on May 24th and the procession of the Boat of the Saintes on May 25th once again marked the most moving moments of the pilgrimage, with the procession descending towards the sea accompanied by horse-riding gardians, women in traditional costumes, and a huge crowd of faithful and visitors. Baptisms and family reunions completed these days of rare spiritual and human intensity.