During your stay in Saint Valery sur Somme, get ready for a flood of events that will brighten up your holiday in the Baie de Somme! Here are the major events not to be missed!
APRIL
The Bird and Nature Festival: animal exhibitions, shows, guided tours, nature outings, photo workshops... Saint-Valery celebrates nature in style and welcomes birdwatchers and families looking for a breath of fresh air!
JUNE
Les Baielodies: created in 2013 when Saint-Valery was awarded its 4th Flower 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 programme: 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 programme: 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 programme: exhibitions, sea walks, sea shanties, mussels and chips evening, popular dance...
SEPTEMBER
Les Fêtes Saint-Fiacre: around 30 August, the festivities of the patron saint of market gardeners and gardeners bring the Abbaye district to life every year. With its flea market, flower parade and fairground entertainment, it's a convivial family festival.
La Fête de l'Agneau: every September, this traditional festival attracts its fair share of curious onlookers and regulars. On the programme: 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!
