Generally speaking, the South of France is attached to its traditions and identity. And it just so happens that in Provence Sud Sainte Baume, the villages of La Cadière d'Azur and Signes carry the colors of these traditions on the occasion of Saint John's Day. Celebrated every year in June, this event brings its share of joy and good cheer!
Fête de la Saint-Jean La Cadière d'Azur and Signes

What is Saint-Jean?

St. John's Day is celebrated all over France, particularly in the southern regions. Everyone has heard of the famous celebration that takes place every summer in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and is traditionally accompanied by a huge bonfire... Well, in Provence, the customs are similar. 

Of pagan origin, this commemoration first glorified the harvest. Then, when the Christian religion arrived, this event became the occasion to celebrate the summer solstice. A way of bringing to the fore one of the most emblematic elements of our destination: the sun and its light.

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Midsummer festivities in La Cadière d'Azur and Signes

St. John's Day, whose full name is St. John the Baptist, is therefore a religious event. But since Provence is attached to its customs and cultural heritage, the entire region celebrates this special date with fervor every year. 

Chez nous, ce sont les villages de la Cadière d’Azur et de Signes qui accueillent ces festivités. Les habitants vêtissent leurs costumes provençaux populaires, les animations folkloriques envahissent les ruelles de la commune, une retraite aux flambeaux se tient au cœur du centre-ville et un grand brasier marque l’apothéose de ces célébrations. Une tradition qui revient chaque année, aux alentours du 24 juin.

Practical information

Fête de la Saint-Jean Provence Sud Sainte Baume

 

  • In short: come and celebrate the start of summer with Midsummer's Day!
  • Location: in the Var villages of La Cadière d'Azur and Signes.
  • Program: folk entertainment, torchlight procession and bonfire.

For Cadière d'Azur :

For Signes : 

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