Transhumance means "changing ground". It is the seasonal movement of livestock. When the Fête de la Transhumance takes place, farmers decorate their cows with holly in bloom and flags. When the herd goes by, the sound of church bells and cow bells rings around the valleys and generally arouses the spirit of festivity and conviviality that is so specific to the Aubrac.
Transhumance takes place every year on the weekend closest to 25 May.
Association Traditions en Aubrac
F-12470 Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac
Tel. +33 (0)5 65 44 20 78
Email : traditionsenaubrac@orange.fr
Web : www.traditionsenaubrac.com
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Foyer Rural d'Estaing
Tracastel - F - 12190 Estaing
Brave lord of the village Tristan d'Estaing has gone off to fight with King Philippe Auguste. His betrothed, Yolande de Lévezou, grants two days of festivities and merrymaking to the inhabitants of Estaing and the surrounding area to prepare for his return!
Estaing plunges back into the Middle Ages every second weekend in September.
"Les Médiévales" is a must-see festive event in Haut Rouergue and combines troubadours' songs, acrobats and juggling acts, pretend battles and fortunetelling that thrill a whole town clad in medieval costume. The whole weekend takes you back into the 13C with a medieval market, an array of events by professional troupes, a banquet on Saturday evening, Tristan's challenge and the dubbing of the victorious knight.
A jubilant time is to be had with the people of Estaing who are all dressed up for the occasion!
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Foyer Rural d'Estaing
Tracastel - F - 12190 Estaing
Email : medievales.estaing@gmail.com
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Association Traditions en Aubrac
F - 12470 Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac
Tel. +33 (0)5 65 44 20 78
Email : traditionsenaubrac@orange.fr
Web : www.traditionsenaubrac.com