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FESTIVALS & EVENTS If you are travelling to Saint-Pierre Fête Nationale - Bastille Day
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www.mairie-stpierre.fr
Music Festival 2020
On July 14th, our national day commemorates
June 21
the taking of the Bastille of 1789. On this
As everywhere in France on the summer
most of the population is at this rendezvous!
solstice, musicians take to the streets and
Games and meals will be served, and the
perform in various public squares and bars. occasion, the public places come alive and
day ends with traditional fireworks and a

This enjoyable event is also an opportunity popular ball. Come and meet our locals
for the students and teachers of the various and dance to the sound of the accordion!
music schools to perform in front of
an audience. Le Dunefest
August 7-8 (depending on tides)
Half Marathon Race in Miquelon/Langlade Langlade
June 27 www.spm-tourisme.fr
www.miquelon-langlade.com/25km
The Eklectik association is proud to present
Come and participate in the 37th edition of the Dunefest, which will take place on the
this half marathon race in sand dune of Langlade. In the program of
Miquelon-Langlade! this festival will be musical animation by
In a friendly atmosphere, this race brings local artists — French music, Rock, Electro —

together as many runners present for the there will be a barbecue with a campfire and
performance as people wishing to complete various animations during the day and the
the race within the four-hour time, whether evening. There will be something for all
running or walking. It is also an opportunity tastes and all ages, so come breathe an air
for families, groups of friends and visitors to of freedom!
come together for a weekend to participate
in the race and the méchoui (barbecue) that The Basque Festival
punctuates the festive evening that follows! August 10-16
Saint-Pierre
This 100% Basque sporting and cultural event

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