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10. FETE DE LA TRANSHUMANCE, ST
REMY-DE-PROVENCE
Upwards of 3,000 sheep cram into the old village, for an old-style sheep drive
(transhumance)
to upland summer pastures. Along with sheep, goats and donkeys
are shepherds in traditional costume, food displays and feasting.
Whitsun week-
end
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Top 10 Sporting Events
1. Monaco Grand Prix
The jet-set come together for the only street race on the Formula One calendar.
May
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2. Les Voiles de St-Tropez
Six-day regatta for both traditional and modern sailing boats.
Sep-Oct
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3. Petanque World Championships, Marseille
Four days of
boules
, culminating in a final on the Vieux Port.
Jul
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4. Olympic Sailing Week, Hyeres
Some 1,000 boats from 50 nations compete in this sailing event.
Apr
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5. Feria du Riz, Arles
Bullfighting and festivities to welcome the Camargue rice harvest.
Sep
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