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Saints Mary of Camargue Tradition in Provence The South of France
Saintes Maries
de la Mer
Traditions,
White Horses,
Gypsies and A
unique lifestyle
On the Rhone
River Delta
de la Mer
Traditions,
White Horses,
Gypsies and A
unique lifestyle
On the Rhone
River Delta
| The Camargue brings To mind images of Gypsies, salt, white horses and bulls. You can find them all in the Camargue along with the intriguing legend of three Maries related to Christ, the Saintes Maries de la Mer. On May 24th and 25th the Gypsies come to the Rhone River Delta to honor their patron Saint, Saint Sarah. |
Other visitors come on May 25 to honor
Saint Mary Jacobe, sister of Christ's mother.
A festival is held in the town and relics of the
saints are paraded through the streets.
These festival stem from a legend that states
that Mary Magdelene, Mary Jacobe, the
sister of Christ's mother, and Mary Solome,
the mother of the Apostles James and John,
along with their black Egyptian servant
Sister Sarah and several others including
Lazarus and his sister Martha were expelled
from their homeland and set adrift in a boat
on the Mediterranean.
They eventually landed in the Camargue at
the spot where the town of Saint Maries de la
Mer now stands.
Sister Sarah has become the patron Saint of
the Gypsies who come to the Camargue to
place offerings to her statue in the lower
crypt-like chamber of Saint Maries de la
Mer's 11th century church,
Saint Mary Jacobe, sister of Christ's mother.
A festival is held in the town and relics of the
saints are paraded through the streets.
These festival stem from a legend that states
that Mary Magdelene, Mary Jacobe, the
sister of Christ's mother, and Mary Solome,
the mother of the Apostles James and John,
along with their black Egyptian servant
Sister Sarah and several others including
Lazarus and his sister Martha were expelled
from their homeland and set adrift in a boat
on the Mediterranean.
They eventually landed in the Camargue at
the spot where the town of Saint Maries de la
Mer now stands.
Sister Sarah has become the patron Saint of
the Gypsies who come to the Camargue to
place offerings to her statue in the lower
crypt-like chamber of Saint Maries de la
Mer's 11th century church,
The Gypsy spirit takes over in the
Camargue as campers head for the tip
of the Rhone delta.
Camargue as campers head for the tip
of the Rhone delta.
The Camargue cottage,
home of the Guardians, the
tenders of the Camargue
horses and bulls.
home of the Guardians, the
tenders of the Camargue
horses and bulls.
Arles is the gateway to
the Camargue
the Camargue
The Camargue, Provence Traditions
south of arles you will see
the horses of the Camargue
grazing in the fields and
marshes often roaming free.
the horses of the Camargue
grazing in the fields and
marshes often roaming free.
Do You need an International Driving Permit to Drive in
Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to
show an International Permit, only your drivers license
Italian law, however, requires that..... see Article
Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to
show an International Permit, only your drivers license
Italian law, however, requires that..... see Article
No Passing
for
commercial
vehicles
for
commercial
vehicles
No
Passing
zone ends
Passing
zone ends
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
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Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
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available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
Gypsies come to the 11th century church honoring the
three Maries to visit the statue of their patron Saint St.
Sarah
three Maries to visit the statue of their patron Saint St.
Sarah
Saint Maries de la Mer celebrates another festival or pilgrimage this one dedicated to Mary Salome, the
mother of apostles James and John. It takes place on the nearest Sunday to October 22.
mother of apostles James and John. It takes place on the nearest Sunday to October 22.
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