Holy Eloi celebrations

They give a large place to the language and the Provencal costume. It is in honor of Saint-Eloi (patron of the sleep beasts) that the cavalcade gives itself. At 5 p.m. visit to the museum and tribute to Julien Pignol. At 6.30 p.m. Return from St Eloi and St Mathieu in the church of Château Gombert.
Traditionally a brioche crown flavored with anise, Called "torque" (nowadays poges) is offered to the inhabitants in exchange for an obole. It is the "Trin" (tour) of Saint Eloi.
Sunday May 14
Recampado in the hills of Château Gombert.
Thursday May 18
Large cattle fair, craft fair and garage sale, Discovery of the work of marshals-ferrants, Sale of animals with various activities as a donkey walk, Manège ... Restoration on site.
Wednesday June 14 at 6 p.m. Aubade to the inhabitants
The members of the St Eloi group having harnessed the horses, cost upon and, accompanied by fifres and drums, Go to the inhabitants of the village and surroundings to offer them pognes (brioche breads) in exchange for an obole.
Thursday June 15 at 6 p.m. Aubade to the inhabitants
Friday June 16
6 p.m. Aubade to the inhabitants
9 p.m. Torch retreat with children's participation, Majorettes parade accompanied by a fanfare. The evening will end with a magnificent fireworks that will illuminate the village sky.
Saturday, June 17
9 am Aubade to the inhabitants
6.30 p.m. Mass in Château Gombert church with group members, Followed at 7 p.m. from a lottery.
Sunday, June 18
9 am moment of meditation in front of the war memorial on the village square.
10:30 am Grande Cavalcade with parade of harnessed lines, mules and donkeys, Decorated carts with the participation of the Felibren Roadlet, er signs.
1 p.m. Rocambole, and cartel meals
5 p.m. Visit to the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Château Gombert, And tribute to Julien Pignol.
6 p.m. ceremony in the church of Château Gombert in honor of Saint Eloi.
7 p.m. auction of the Gaillardet
Monday June 19 at 1 p.m. Daube Gombertoise and traditional macaronade.
Tuesday, June 20 1 p.m., full Aïoli.
Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Participation in the music festival organized on the village square.
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  • Category

    Concerts
  • Start date

    Sunday 14 May 2023 à 00:00
  • End date

    Wednesday 21 Jun 2023 à 23:59
  • Address

    Quartier Château Gombert 13013, 13013 Marseille 13e arrondissement, France
  • Company

    Office Métropolitain de tourisme et des congrès de Marseille