Transhumance Festival
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Edition 2025 — Jaujac Transhumance
The 10th Transhumance Festival took place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Maison du Parc in Jaujac. Anniversary edition with a rich program: family entertainment, sheepdog demonstrations on goose and sheep herds, shearing, producers' market, biassou lamb meal, and the grand departure of the flock towards the Tanargue summer pastures around 4 pm.
10th Transhumance Festival (2025) — Anniversary Edition
The 10th edition of the Transhumance Festival was celebrated on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Domaine de Rochemure in Jaujac, from 10 am to 6 pm. This anniversary edition offered a festive and authentic program.
The family entertainment delighted young and old: wooden games, carriage rides, and a mini-farm to interact with animals. The sheepdog demonstrations with goose and sheep herds captivated the audience, while the shearing demonstrations revealed the precise gestures of the breeders.
The producers' and artisans' market offered honey, chestnuts, blueberries, cheeses, cured meats, juices, ice cream, and local crafts. The grand meal, organized by the breeders, featured biassou lamb accompanied by Ardèche products.
Around 4 pm, the flock headed towards the Tanargue summer pastures, accompanied by the shepherds and walkers, in a colorful pastoral procession.
Programme
2025 Program
- 10 am: Festival and producers' market opening
- All day: Family entertainment (wooden games, carriage rides, mini-farm)
- Morning and afternoon: Sheepdog and sheep shearing demonstrations
- Noon: Grand biassou lamb meal by the breeders
- 4 pm: Departure of the flock towards the Tanargue summer pastures
- 6 pm: End of the festival
Highlights
- 10th anniversary edition of the Transhumance Festival
- Sheepdog demonstrations on goose and sheep herds
- Sheep shearing and Ardèche producers' market
- Biassou lamb meal organized by the breeders
- Departure of the flock towards the Tanargue summer pastures around 4 pm
- Free entry
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Where does it take place — Jaujac Transhumance
Maison du Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche - Domaine de Rochemure
Domaine de Rochemure, 07380 Jaujac