La Pegoulado is one of the most evocative moments in Arles’ traditional calendar. The evening procession brings together Arlésiennes, gardians, groups in costume and the atmosphere of a city that still knows how to stage its own memory without turning it into a museum. The name itself evokes light and movement, and the event offers a concentrated vision of Arlesian identity: dress, music, horses, local pride and the continuity of public ritual. For a visitor, it is a beautiful introduction to the codes of Arles, but it also deserves respect as a community event. Its value lies in the quiet power of transmission, from embroidered fabrics to gestures learned over generations.
La Pegoulado d’Arles
An evening procession in Arles where costume, light, gardians and Arlesian tradition move through the city together.
About this event
Event Details
When:
3 July 2026
Where:
Boulevard des Lices, 13200 Arles, France
Category:
Popular Festivals & Rural Traditions, Traditional Music & Dance
Topic:
events
Region:
Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, France
Price: Free access
Organizer: Festiv’Arles
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This event has ended. The information is kept as a historical record and is no longer updated after the event's final active day.