Tradition/sport in Sète, Hérault
Languedoc jousting tournaments throughout the summer, a tradition dating back to 1666, on the Royal Canal. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the commune of Sète and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.
Tournois de Joutes de Sète is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Sète and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1983, this event has established itself as a benchmark in tradition/sport, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Languedoc jousting tournaments throughout the summer, a tradition dating back to 1666, on the Royal Canal.
Located in the heart of Sète, Tournois de Joutes de Sète takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Each edition of Tournois de Joutes de Sète offers a varied program combining tradition/sport 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 on the official channels of the event.
Tournois de Joutes de Sète 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 Sète. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
2026 edition of Tournois de Joutes de Sète in Sète. 44th edition.
The 44th edition of Tournois de Joutes de Sète will be held from June 8 to 11, 2026, in Sète, in the Hérault department.
Sète (34200), Hérault.
Travel to Sète by road. Parking available near the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Free entry.
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Sète town hall.
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