Provence Occitane is alive and kicking all year round, thanks to a wide range of authentic events. Sport, heritage, gastronomy and festivities: each season is punctuated by unmissable events that showcase the region’s riches. Here’s a selection of not-to-be-missed highlights in the Gard.
Avec le retour des beaux jours, la Provence Occitane s’anime au rythme des événements sportifs et des rencontres authentiques, entre défis automobiles, cyclisme et découvertes du terroir.
Chaque année, en mars ou en avril, les passionnés de sport automobile convergent vers la Course de Côte Bagnols-Sabran. Cet événement spectaculaire, inscrit au Championnat de France de la montagne et au Championnat de la Ligue Occitanie-Méditerranée du sport automobile, propose un tracé sinueux où s’affrontent des pilotes de haut niveau. Un spectacle à couper le souffle pour les amateurs de sensations fortes.
Every year, in March or April, motor sport enthusiasts converge on the Course de Côte Bagnols-Sabran. This spectacular event, part of the French Mountain Championship and the Championship of the Occitanie-Méditerranée motorsport league, features a winding route where top-level drivers battle it out. A breathtaking spectacle for thrill-seekers.
At the end of April, the national event De Ferme en Ferme comes to life in Provence Occitane. It’s a unique opportunity to meet local producers, discover their know-how and taste their products. Farms open their doors to share convivial moments in the heart of the Gard region.
In April, cycling fans get together for the Gran Fondo, a major cyclosportive race. Two routes, of 75km and 155km, invite participants to discover the hilly landscapes of Provence Occitane, from the Ardèche gorges to Mont Bouquet. A sporting challenge as much as a human adventure to share with family and friends.
In May, set off to discover the Most Beautiful Villages in France in the Gard region thanks to this rally combining exploration and conviviality. Drive along picturesque roads to villages such asAiguèze, Montclus, La Roque-sur-Cèze and Lussan. Once there, discover their heritage on foot while answering fun challenges and riddles.
Under the summer sun, Provence Occitane reveals all its conviviality through gourmet get-togethers, musical evenings and open-air festivities .
Every Monday throughout the summer, a different village hosts a farmers’ market, food trucks, live music and a guided tour. These picnics are the perfect opportunity to taste local specialities under the stars and enjoy a typically southern spirit of sharing.
All summer long, the winegrowers of Provence Occitane invite you to discover their vintages during convivial evenings. Taste their wines over a delicious aperitif plank while chatting with these local enthusiasts in unusual locations offering remarkable views.
In July, the Jardins de la Condamine in Tavel become the setting for a gourmet festival dedicated to the appellation’s famous rosé. Taste the wine, talk to the winemakers and enjoy the festive atmosphere that highlights the wine-growing heritage of Provence Occitane.
In July and August, Bagnols-sur-Cèze comes alive with artistic evenings on Mont Cotton. Concerts, shows and performances set the summer nights alight with unique cultural experiences in an enchanting setting.
When autumn colours adorn the countryside, Occitan Provence celebrates its heritage and traditions through events rich in history and flavour.
In September, the European Heritage Days are an opportunity to discover unusual places that are often closed to the public. Explore the hidden treasures of Occitan Provence and delve into the history of its villages and monuments.
In October, this popular festival celebrates the wine-growing traditions of the Gard. Les Vendanges de l’Histoire plunges you into the world of wine through events, re-enactments and tastings. A not-to-be-missed event for lovers of heritage and gastronomy.
Also in October, this event offers unusual experiences in the heart of the vineyards of Provence Occitane. Workshops, guided tours and tastings put the spotlight on local winegrowers with the Vignobles & Découvertes label.
When winter sets in, Provence Occitane continues to vibrate to the rhythm of the festivities, between wine celebrations and gourmet moments to share.
From the third Thursday in November, the winegrowers of Provence Occitane will be celebrating the arrival of the new wine with the Balade du Primeur. Discover the first vintages of the recent harvest in a festive atmosphere. Open cellars, events and tastings punctuate this weekend of celebration.
From hill-climbing to the Gran Fondo, summer picnics, traditional grape harvests and the discovery of new wines, Provence Occitane offers a rich and varied agenda. Each event is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture, landscapes and conviviality of the Gard. Prepare your diary and let yourself be seduced by this unique region all year round.
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