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The Votive Festival

In autumn, when golden lights illuminate the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, the town comes alive to celebrate one of its most emblematic events : the Votive Festival. Every October, this deeply rooted tradition in the hearts of the locals brings together families, friends and visitors around a shared love for Camargue culture.

Next Votive Festival : October 2026

The Comité des Fêtes des Ventres Bleus accepts no responsibility for any accidents occurring during the Votive Festival events.

Parking

All parking areas in Aigues-Mortes are free during the festival. Car parks P1, P2 and P9 are closed.

Every October, Aigues-Mortes passionately celebrates its Camargue tradition through its Votive Festival, one of the highlights of the year for both residents and visitors.

A full week of festivities, followed by a lively weekend : 12 days of celebration where bulls and horses are at the heart of the atmosphere.

► Start of the day : the pastures and the gardians

The day begins in the pastures outside the ramparts, where the gardians sort the bulls on horseback. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a convivial breakfast in the fields with friends, families, and visitors before the festivities move into the town.

► Throughout the festivities :

  • Abrivados : the bulls are brought to the plan, supervised by gardians on horseback
  • Bull runs in the plan : arena set up at the foot of the South Rampart
  • Bandidos : the bulls are taken back to the pastures, supervised by gardians on horseback
  • Fairground : set up in car parks P1 and P2, along the North Rampart
  • Boules competition
  • Musical entertainment

The plan is a temporary arena made up of wooden stands called “theatres”. Please note : these stands belong to families from Aigues-Mortes. You may ask for permission to access them. One stand, however, is specially reserved for visitors.

Highlights from the Votive Festival

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