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FRANCE - Provence - Camargue

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Saintes Maries de la Mer is the capital of Camargue, a touristic city and also the site for a famous Pilgrimage. Romanies, Manouches, Tziganes and Gitans come from the four corners of Europe and even other continents to venerate their Saint, the Black Sara. They camp on the streets, on the squares, on the beach. During eight to ten days, they are at home. The pilgrimage is also the occasion for reunions of friends and family, and most of the children are baptized in the Church of the Saints.