Upcoming events in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Not to be missed
During your stay in camping in Saint Valery sur Sommeget ready for a whole host of events to brighten up your Baie de Somme vacation! Here are the major events you won’t want to miss!
April
The Bird and Nature Festival: animal exhibits, shows, guided tours, nature outings, photo workshops… Saint-Valery celebrates nature in style, welcoming birdwatchers and families in search of a breath of fresh air!
June
Les Baielodies: created in 2013 to mark the award of the 4th Fleur in the Villes et Villages Fleuris competition, this open-air musical event brings together musicians and music lovers at Fruticetum, place du Maréchal Foch.
July
Summer Concerts: every Saturday in July and August, the Place des Pilotes becomes a summer stage for local musicians. On the program: free open-air concerts and pop, rock and soul covers.
Les Fêtes Guillaume: oyez, oyez! For a weekend in July, the city of William the Conqueror goes medieval. On the program: knights’ encampment, historical re-enactments, costume parade, medieval market, jugglers and troubadours.
August
La Fête de la Mer: every August, the Courtgain district pays tribute to its fishermen during two days of commemoration and festivities. On the program: exhibitions, sea rides, sea chanteys, mussels and French fries evening, popular dance…
September
Les Fêtes Saint-Fiacre: around August 30, the festivities of the patron saint of market gardeners bring the Abbaye district to life every year. With its flea market, flower parade and fairground entertainment, it’s a convivial, family-friendly festival.
La Fête de l’Agneau: every September, this traditional festival attracts its fair share of curious onlookers and regulars alike. On the program: transhumance, shearing of salt-meadow sheep, sale of rams, farm and craft market, tasting meal…
Of course, this list is not exhaustive. There’s always something going on in St-Valery! Take a look at ourcalendar of events.