Transhumance

The Month of May in Provence Springtime Highlights

May 1, 2024

May is one of my favourite months in Provence, with longer days and milder temperatures. Even though I often recommend discovering Provence during winter. May is a month when it is good to explore our region. It is also a month with several public holidays. The text below is in English and French, and I …

Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Steve Wilkison

My Fête de la Transhumance Experience in Provence’s Tinée Valley

May 8, 2023

A Sea of Sheep I pressed my back tight against the stone facade of the ancient house on the narrow street where I stood. Around me were dozens of other people doing the same. How, I wondered, was that huge mass of sheep barreling toward us going to fit through? I lifted my camera and …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Don’t Miss These Transhumance Events in Provence

May 25, 2021

Weather Moves If you are in Provence in the spring or fall, you might see the movement of sheep and goats to greener pastures – transhumance. These organized transhumance events in Provence are kid-friendly and entertaining. Watching several thousand animals moving through village streets is worth experiencing. Seasonal weather dictates the direction of the animals’ …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Witnessing the Magic of the Transhumance in Provence

March 29, 2018

The tinkling of bells was the musical clue. Our friend encouraged us to rush to their property’s perimeter wall to witness a shepherd (berger) moving his flock near Eguilles in Provence. The collection of sheep and herd dogs consumed the entire back lane as far as the eye could see, it was a vision of …

Ashley Tinker · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Transhumance at St Remy de Provence: a sea of sheep

May 8, 2017

Robin and I drove over the Alpilles to see the Transhumance pass through the town of Saint Remy de Provence. The Transhumance is when, in the Spring, the sheep from the southern plains are led back up to the cooler mountains to graze on the fresh grass there. …Continue reading here to see Ashley’s photos of …

Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

History of Transhumance in Provence

April 22, 2016

If you are lucky enough to be in Provence in time for the traditional movement of sheep and livestock (spring and fall) you might catch a transhumance as the animals head to greener pastures. Although, this is really for tourists and kids now it remains something worth seeing. The practice of seasonal movement of animal …

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Transhumance

The Month of May in Provence Springtime Highlights

My Fête de la Transhumance Experience in Provence’s Tinée Valley

Don’t Miss These Transhumance Events in Provence

Witnessing the Magic of the Transhumance in Provence

Transhumance at St Remy de Provence: a sea of sheep

History of Transhumance in Provence

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