Herds, folk dancers and traditional musicians mark the return from Alpine pastures, alongside old trades and Savoyard food in Annecy.
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Retour des Alpages celebrates the descent of livestock from mountain pastures into the valleys. Farm animals and groups in traditional costume parade through Annecy. Craftspeople demonstrate old trades while producers share local specialities. Songs, folk dances and traditional instruments accompany a celebration that Annecy Traditions connects to Haute-Savoie’s farming heritage.
When:
10 October 2026 Europe/Paris
Where:
Vieille ville, Annecy
Category:
Festivals & Traditions, Markets & Rural Life, Music & Dance
Topic:
events
Region:
Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
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