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Feast of St Peter

In Gruissan, St Peter's Day is the fisherman’s feast day.

Gruissan dans l'Aude Gruissan

From early morning, a large congregation gathers in the church for a ceremonial mass.

The fishermen make their way along the nave one by one, holding a small ceremonial boat nailed to a stick in one hand, and a lighted candle in the other, to meet the fisherman’s patron saint.

 To represent the pitching of the boat, they walk with a rocking motion, accompanied by a fanfare. The ritual is said to guarantee a season of good catches.

Gruissan Tourist Office
Tel : 33 (0)4 68 49 09 00

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