If you are taking a trip to the South of France in September, why not attend the Harvest Proclamation festival. The traditional event marks the beginning of the Côtes du Rhône grape harvest. The Harvest Proclamation takes place in Avignon and this year is one of many events celebrating the 700th anniversary of the Pope’s arrival in Avignon.
The festival includes the Procession of the Bacchic brotherhoods, which begins from the Rue de la Republique and the Saint Agricol church and continues Notre Dame des Doms catherdral. There are events for children taking place in the Rocher des Doms gardens. These gardens are also where the 14th Proclamation will take place. There is also a free wine tasting session for the public as well as a market presenting stalls from the Avignon Halles market.
The Harvest Proclamation finale is at midnight, after a free concert. Experience a real taste of Provence tradition by visiting the Ban des Vendanges.
