Crédits photo bandeau La foire aux vins et aux fromages à Besse
Summer and winter alike, the Sancy is a land of sporting challenges and age-old traditions! We offer you a selection of the 10 biggest events that punctuate the year in the Sancy. Another way to discover our territory!
La Saint Cochon à Besse
In Besse and throughout the Auvergne, pigs were killed in mid-January. The perfect opportunity to share a meal with neighbors and friends. On the 3rd Saturday in January, Saint Cochon perpetuates this tradition in an XXL version in the streets of Besse. The motto of this Auvergne institution: La Saint-Cochon, c'est l'Art du Lard !
Larsenik Festival in La Bourboule
Larsenik Festival invites you to discover emerging artists from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpine scene!
Join us for a week of free concerts featuring a wide variety of sounds!
Le Sancy Snow Jazz au Mont-Dore
This festival is the only one of its kind in France, concentrating exclusively on New Orleans and traditional jazz.
Jazz groups playing live in bars and restaurants…
Les Médiévales de Murol
Every year on Ascension weekend, the village of Murol invites you to immerse yourself in the Middle Ages. Medieval market, theater, combat demonstrations, music... come and feast in Murol!
La Grande Fête de Saint-Nectaire
Epicurean friends, come to Saint-Nectaire to stock up on local and artisanal products. Shows and musical entertainment also punctuate this weekend of Grande Fête!
Carapace, Marie Toulotte, Djulia Fernandez
Horizons Sancy presents a programme of monumental artworks installed in the middle of nature. Ten gems were selected from among several hundred artist's proposals received from different continents. They were chosen for their singularity, their message, the experience they offer visitors, and the way in which they showcase the natural sites.
La foire aux vins et aux fromages à Besse
For over 30 years, you've been able to find the perfect match between wine and cheese in the streets of the medieval town of Besse. Producers from all over France will be on hand to offer tastings. There's plenty to keep you entertained, including the most famous: the miracle of the fountain, or how to turn water into wine!
Mont-Dore Rétro Rockin' Festival au Mont-Dore
If you've got your feet tingling, this is the festival for you! Dedicated entirely to 50s rock'n'roll, Retro Rock'in features rockabilly, rock swing and other concerts, both outdoors and in bars and restaurants. Don't be surprised if you bump into 50s pin-up girls on the dance floor or in the vintage village!
In dialect, the Bavajade means the killing of the rooster to celebrate the end of haymaking. Every 2 years since 1999, the village of Besse has organized the Bavajade, a carnival-like event where elected officials, locals and tourists alike celebrate! Cabaret, plays, music and a hearty meal, with rooster always on the menu!
Le trail estival du Sancy Mont-Dore
A summer version and a winter version.
Sancy Winter Trail : Foot race along the snowy paths of the Massif du Sancy
Trail of Sancy : Foot race along the Massif du Sancy hiking trails
Check out all the vents in the Massif du Sancy
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