La Fête du Sel

45th ‘Heste de la Saü’: culture and traditions of the south-west!

8.00 am: Place du Bayaà, stalls run by local associations.

10.00 am: craft market in the streets of Salies.

10.00 am: Saint-Vincent Church, High Mass in the Béarnais dialect.

11.00 am: parade of brotherhoods, villages and associations.

11.30 am: Place du Bayaà, induction of dignitaries.

12 noon: the Salies quadrille followed by traditional dances.

1 pm: Place du Bayaà, the festival’s grand banquet (booking required).

3.15 pm: parade featuring 18 floats and bandas on the theme: culture and traditions of the south-west.

6 pm: Place du Bayaà, Sameaux World Championship.

7 pm: closing ball with Hesti Music until 9 pm.