Archive for July 8th, 2009

Shepherds Festival on the Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass La Rosiere 16th August 2009

The best of France and Italy are brought together in this fantastic annual festival that takes place every August. Visitors to the area will be treated with an array of activities including an open air mass, folk dancing and local crafts fair.

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One of the high points of the weekend and a firm favourite amongst festival fans is the “Bataille des Reines” (Battle of the cows) which is one of the Italian traditions.

A vibrant and fun festival that showcases the best qualities of these two nations.