Fêtes...Here
in the South of France, summertime
means fêtes! And every town and village has some kind of celebration between June and September.
Bayonne hosts the most
renowned festival in the area, but Navarrenx itself hold a series of
fêtes
throughout the summer.means fêtes! And every town and village has some kind of celebration between June and September.
The “Meuhzik” festival in June begins the season, then the Saumonade fête held on 14 July celebrates the fishing tradition as teams compete to cook a salmon and theme their menu and table in the most imaginative way.
The
Fêtes de Navarrenx in early August bring
the town very much to life and bring all generations out to party!
the town very much to life and bring all generations out to party!
Nearby,
Salies holds the Fête du Sel, and in
late July, Audaux fills the sky with its
hot air balloon festival.
late July, Audaux fills the sky with its
hot air balloon festival.
Pau
and Orthez also hold several music festivals throughout the summer.
