This traditional sport event features the historical nautical jousting competitions on the Seine river which have thrilled Melun residents for generations. Tracing its origins to these jousts were organized by the river guilds to celebrate the central role of the water in the city economic life. crystallizes the identity of the regional identity of Seine-et-Marne by reviving ancestral maritime techniques and riverboat traditions. invite enthusiasts to engage with a festive weekend along the banks including parades music and competitive jousting matches between local teams. The festival has a strong social impact by promoting communal pride and ecological awareness regarding the preservation of the river. For historians it delivered a living illustration of medieval sport practices that have survived urban modernization. This annual tradition preserves the legacy of the mariniers ensuring the river culture remains a pillar of Melun heritage.