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Follow the Transhumance in Aveyron and Lozère :

The transhumance of the herds up to the mountain summer pasture is always a crucial moment for life on the Aubrac, which takes place to the tune of festivals and get togethers. It’s also a great opportunity to celebrate spring to the sound of the bells of the Aubrac cows (they’re the ones that look like they have khôl eye-liner) : herd decoration, milking demonstration, local market, it’s at Saint-Geniez d'Olt (Aveyron) on 26th May 2012, Saint Chély d'Aubrac (Lozère) on 27th May 2012.

And on the 13th October 2012, it is the Davalada, the herds come back down again to return to their stables, the perfect occasion to celebrate!

The Saint Bourrou at Marcillac-Vallon (Aveyron)

Sound the trumpet! The bandas orchestras are coming to entertain the medieval streets for three days of festivities. Giant aligot, fun fair, open air dancing and especially the procession of Saint Bourrou, patron saint of winemakers to ask the Virgin (Mary) for a rich grape harvest.

26th to 28th May 2012

The High Lands at Saint-Flour (Cantal) :

You can see everything that is grown in the mountains in the cité cantalienne, and for the 10th year running. Program includes: concerts, street entertainment, balls, theatre, exhibitions, the chance to meet stringed instrument makers, craftsmen and producers.

22nd to 24th June 2012, information on www.festivalhautesterres.fr

The "Festa Del Païs" at Saint Flour (Cantal) :

When Agriculture has a party, with all sorts of entertainment : milking demonstration, cheese making, horse harnessing, threshing in the old style, local produce and crafts market. A gorgeous window on the rural world.

 4th and 5th August 2012

International Folk Festival of the Rouergue (Aveyron) :

World folklore week in the Aveyron from 5th to 12th August 2012.

More details on www.festival-rouergue.com