Aubade ceremony

24 December, 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Various places in the village

The Master Shepherd and his flock parade through the village streets. An ‘aubade’ (short concert) is given by tambourine players, while local women and girls dance the farandole in traditional costume (“Arlésiennes” for adults and “Mireilles” for girls aged between 8 and 15 years old).

You may also be interested in…

Events

Enjoy the beautiful days on the Esplanade du Château and admire the magnificent landscapes of the Vallée des Baux. Upcoming events and exhibitions in Les Baux-de-Provence.

Discover Les Baux

Visit Les Baux-de-Provence at any time of year and discover the changing palette of light and colours of the Alpilles landscape. At Les Baux-de-Provence you can explore history dating back thousands of years, age-old traditions and the Provençal way of life with its tastes and flavours. Enjoy your visit!

Getting Here

At 3 hours from Paris or Toulouse, 1.30 hours from Lyon, 1 hour from Marseille or Aix-en-Provence, near Arles and Avignon, discover the village Les Baux-de-Provence and the beautiful and famous Provence.

Tourist Office

Maison du Roy, Rue Porte Mage,
13520 Les Baux-de-Provence
Tél. +33 (0)4 90 54 34 39

tourisme@lesbauxdeprovence.com

Read more

Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Weekends & public holidays: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Closure: 25 December and 1 January

Downloads