Grimaud village Festival

The village festival

An ancestral celebration

The origins of this festival are lost in past centuries.
Initially a religious occasion based on the 15 August celebration of the Virgin Mary, it is also a village festival which during the middle ages was accompanied by a major agricultural fair in the gardens of the Notre-Dame de la Queste Chapel. Breeders and merchants came from all over the Gulf to buy and sell all kinds of goods as well as livestock.

It was also a joyous occasion full of music and dance, and this aspect has remained in the hearts of the population.

That is why, nowadays, between land and sea, we perpetuate this village festival as a celebration of all traditions, with religious services and processions, festive balls, shows and firework displays, not forgetting our gastronomy with a festive lunch at the Notre Dame de la Queste Chapel.

15th to 17th August

From the village to the Queste Chapel

On 15th August, the Pepsy Lady concert will be held in the village church square, along with an on-site catering area. Fireworks from Port Grimaud beach at 10.30pm – visible from the village church square.

On 16th August, a day in the countryside awaits you in the grounds of the Notre-Dame de la Queste chapel. Get together at 10am (pétanque, mass), then at 12pm for lunch (3 food outlets) in a musical atmosphere, followed at 3pm by another pétanque competition.

On 17th August, head to the village for a great evening. A huge craft market will bring Grimaud to life, and you’ll find wooden games for young and old, strolls with 20 percussionists, an aerial show and then a concert by the Retro Fever Brass Band to dance the night away.

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Fireworks at Port Grimaud beach

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The village festival (Grimaud)

On 15th August

Ceremonies

15th August is the date of the D-Day in Provence (1944).
On this date, it is important to remember and commemorate all those who fought for freedom.
Meet at Port Grimaud (10am), at the Libération roundabout (11.15am) and then at the war memorial in the village (11.45am) to take part in the ceremonies.

Fireworks

This day of commemoration concludes with a moment awaited by all: the fireworks.
If you want to see it up close, head for the beach at Port Grimaud at 10.30pm.
You can also see it from the place de l’Église in the old village.