The Saint Pierre's Atonement Day
SèteFrom Thursday 29 July to Monday 02 August 2021
Every day
Presentation
The fishermen holiday, in other words "The Saint Pierre's Atonement Day" is a very popular celebration for the citizens of Sète.
On Friday evening the statue of the fishermen's patron saint is perched on a boat carried in procession by fishermen from the Penitent's chapel to the Décanale Saint Louis.
This night procession is followed by the fishermen sons in traditional costume.
On Sunday, a moving procession of exceptionally dressed trawlers, taking St Pierre's statue, leaves the port and goes to pay tribute to the offshore missing persons.
During the weekend a carnival and traditional jousts are organized by the Association of the Fishermen Sète Môle on Sète canals to liven up the district of the Marine and the Old harbour.
Information
- Category :
- Traditions and folklore
- City :
- Sète
- Free entry :
- Yes
FICHE_INFO_SIMPLE_LIBELLE_DESTINATION
quartier du vieux port
34200
SETE
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.39683
Longitude : 3.69605