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  • FĂȘte de la Transhumance Vinon

    The Vinon Transhumance consists of a vibrant community celebration of the historic sheep movement through the Verdon gorges gateway. Historically, this town served as a strategic crossing point for herds moving from the coastal plains to the high summer mountain pastures. It highlights the regional culture through grand processions of flocks accompanied by traditional folk groups and artisanal markets. Participants can experience sheep shearing demonstrations, cheese tastings, and educational workshops about the nomadic shepherd way of life. This annual gathering strengthens social cohesion between the residents of the Verdon and the pastoralists who maintain the mountain biodiversity. For researchers, it illustrates the historical continuity of animal husbandry as a defining factor of territorial identity in Southern France. The festival is fundamental for the preservation of the pastoral and agricultural legacy of the Haute-Provence-Var border.