October Squash/Gourd Festival in Rians
2020 update* This event is happening this year though of course you will have to wear a mask and there won’t be any homemade products for sale.
If I had to pick my favourite autumn festival in Provence it would be the Fête de la Courge in Rians. La Courge en Fête roughly translates to celebration of the gourd! The same weekend as Canadian thanksgiving, this fête gets me into the autumn spirit every year. You’ve probably noticed my absolute admiration for the French ability to have a festival in honour of each locally grown fruit or veggie (see fête de la fraise/strawberry festival, fête du gras/fat festival…duckfat!) The Fête de la Courge is no exception.
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