Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race

Nautical/traditional event in Sète, Hérault

Sète — Hérault (34) Since 1911
World Music Nautical Folk Traditions
Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race
Edition
2026
Vire-Vire - Boat Race

About Vire-Vire - Boat Race

Race of traditional Latin sail boats in the port of Sète during the Saint-Louis festival. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the commune of Sète and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.
Dates 19 Aug — 22 Aug 2026
Location Sète (34)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.

Edition 2026

Vire-Vire - Boat Race — edition 2026

2026 edition of Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race in Sète. 116th edition.

Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race — 2026 Edition

The 116th edition of Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race will be held from August 19 to 22, 2026, in Sète, in the Hérault department.

Highlights Vire-Vire - Boat Race 2026

  • 116th edition
  • In Sète, Hérault

Prices Vire-Vire - Boat Race 2026

Free entry
Practical information

Practical information — Vire-Vire - Boat Race

Practical Information

Location

Sète (34200), Hérault.

Access

Travel to Sète by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.

Prices

Free entry.

Contact

For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Sète town hall.

Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race in Sète

Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Sète and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1911, this event has established itself as a benchmark for nautical/traditional activities, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Race of traditional Latin sail boats in the port of Sète during the Saint-Louis festival.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Sète, Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully contributes to 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.

Program and activities

Each edition of Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race offers a varied program combining nautical/traditional activities and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The full program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.

A convivial event

Vire-Vire - Latin Sailboat Race 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.

Where does it take place — Vire-Vire - Boat Race

Sète, 34200 Sète

Vire-Vire - Boat Race in brief

World Music Nautical Folk Traditions Hérault

History of Vire-Vire - Boat Race

Edition 2025 Aug 2025

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