A festival in honour of Saint-Pierre, patron saint of fishermen and the sea, as well as those who have been lost at sea, this traditional fête takes place in Saint-Cyprien
Fish and fishermen are central to the economy of Port Vendres, so a celebration of Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishemen, is hardly surprising.
Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th July 2015 FETE de la SAINT-PIERRE “PATRON DES PECHEURS” Fish and fishermen are central to the economy of Port Vendres, so a celebration of Saint Peter, the patron saint of…
We are undoubtedly spoilt for fabulous ‘stations balnéaires’ (seaside resorts) here in the P-O , but many of them are all about the beach and the sea itself – which means there’s not much going on in winter and early spring. Saint Cyprien however is an all-year-rounder.
Saint Cyprien….Miles of golden sands, a port so full of yachts the masts almost obscure the palm trees…..
Although France has been laïque (secular) since 1905, there are a huge number of festivals and traditions based around the lives, accomplishments or remarkable events that happened to various saints.
Summer Saint Cyprien Style – there’s absolutely LOADS going on between the beach, the port and the village this summer!
What’s on around the region in June 2025
What’s on around the region in May 2025
What’s on around the region in April 2025