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Sainte Claire Festival

Sainte Claire Festival is an annual traditional celebration in Saint-Paul-de-Vence held from 6 to 20 August 2026. The festival features local traditions and free public activities, including processions, dances, pétanque competitions, and a 400-drone aerial show.

Date
Aug 6-20, 2026
Location
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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Sainte Claire Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • 400-drone aerial show on 9 August
  • Traditional religious procession
  • Public dances and pétanque competitions
Sainte Claire Festival returns to Saint-Paul-de-Vence from 6 to 20 August 2026 as an annual celebration dedicated to the village's patron saint. The event combines traditional festivities with family-oriented public activities across the festival period.

The programme includes a traditional religious procession, public dances, children's activities, pétanque competitions, and other community events. A highlight of the 2026 edition is a 400-drone illuminated aerial show scheduled for 9 August, followed by the illumination of the historic ramparts.

The festival also includes the Saint Roch Festival on 16 August, with additional traditional activities as part of the wider celebration.

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