In the middle of summer, there are many festivals, or ‘fêtes’ in French. An important and well-known event in the region is the ‘joutes’ event in the lovely seaside town of Sète. This spectacular water jousting tournament dates from 1743 and is held annually at the end of August during the ‘Fête de la Saint Louis’. Water jousting is more than just tradition, folklore and sport, as it really reflects the soul of the inhabitants of Sète. Therefore, checking it out for yourself is great fun, especially if you want to indulge in local celebrations!
