Do you know the roussataïo ? The traditional horse release is to be discovered this Wednesday near Montpellier

This show, always very impressive, is to be discovered this Wednesday, August 14, in the seaside resort of Carnon. ILLUSTRATION Midi Libre – PIERRE SALIBA

The roussataïo, a tradition not to be missed in Carnon this Wednesday, August 14.

Do you know the roussataïo ? This Camargue tradition consists of releasing mares, with their foals of the year, into the streets of a village. In Provençal, the word “rosso” means mare. And the “roussataïo&rdquo its transhumance, supervised by guardians.

Traditional outfits and gardian mass

This show, always very impressive, is to be discovered this Wednesday, August 14, in the seaside resort of Carnon. For the occasion, the guardians will be in traditional outfit and the procession will end with a gardian mass with blessing of the horses. Departure of the roussataïo at 6:30 p.m. from the Centre car park.

More information on the route at 04 67 50 51 15. Mass at 7 p.m. in front of the forecourt of the Saint Jean de Malte church.