Sainte-Croix lake festival

Here is the program:

Friday, September 19th

Baudinard-sur-Verdon
• All day: Educational exhibition on secularism and treasure hunt "The Solar Crystal" (download the free Baludik app in advance).
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: "Sustainable Development" stand and water-themed game (Community of Communes Lacs et Gorges du Verdon) in the village hall.
• 2 p.m.: Pétanque competition - in pairs (inscriptions at the pétanque's court).

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
• Starting from 6:30 p.m.: Official opening of the festival and prize-giving ceremony for the Baudinard pétanque competition.
⇒ Presentation of the first voyage of the prototype "autonomous sailing boat" on the lake shore, at the kiosk.
• 7:30 p.m.: Apéritif offered by the City.
• 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks from the lake.

Saturday, September 20th

Aiguines
• 9:30 a.m.: "A la mêlée" pétanque competition.
• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Woodturning demonstration by the J-F. Escoulen woodturning school.
• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Children's workshop "Ludo-bois" - Free, limited places, reservations: 00 33 (0)4 94 70 99 17.
• 12 p.m.: Aperitif offered by the city of Aiguines
• All day:
⇒ Free entrance to the Museum of Woodturning.
⇒ Treasure hunt "Discovering Aiguines" (download the free Baludik app in advance).

Les Salles-sur-Verdon
• 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Artisans market - Sainte-Anne place .
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Wooden games for children - Sainte-Anne place. 
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Model-making demonstration - Parriaou place.
• 2 - 5 p.m.: Pony/horse rides - Free, at the War Memorial.
• 5 p.m.: Video projection "The birth of the Sainte-Croix lake" followed by a tour of the village (subject to confirmation) - Village hall - Free
• All day: Treasure hunt "In search of the Olympic flame" (download the free Baludik app in advance).

Bauduen
• 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Cycling event organised by Vélo Loisirs (free, meeting at the pier, come with your own bike).
• 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.: Guided tour of the village (free, meeting in front of the Tourist Information Centre) 
• 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Open doors at the Bauduen Astronomical Observatory (free).
• 2 p.m.: "Square boules" pétanque competition - Pétanque's court (registration on the spot).
• 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Horse-drawn carriage tour of the village offered by the Ranch de la Blache (in front of the castle).
• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Water-themed game (Community of Communes Lacs et Gorges du Verdon).
• 6 p.m.: Nightly market featuring producers and artisans from around the lake
• 6 p.m.: Apéritif offered by the City.
• 7 p.m.: Aioli on the castle forecourt (registration at the town hall or tourist office).
• 9 p.m.: Bal.
• All day:
⇒ Regatta by the Bauduen Nautical Centre.
⇒ Nautical activities proposed by service providers.
⇒ Exhibition "Avant le lac" (Before the lake) in partnership with the Club de la Joie de Vivre, the Verdon Regional Nature Park and EDF (Hall of des Aires and Cultural Centre).
⇒ Terra Viva and Oliveraie de Bauduen stands (Esplanade).
⇒ Treasure hunt The Crystal of Time of Bauduen" (download the free Baludik app in advance).

Baudinard-sur-Verdon
• All day: Educational exhibition on secularism and treasure hunt "The Solar Crystal" (download the free Baludik app in advance).
• 10 a.m.: Treasure hunt with prizes to be won, meeting point at the pétanque's court.

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
• All day:
⇒ Open doors at the "Memory of the Valley" Museum (with EDF exhibition), in partnership with the Culture, Leisure and Heritage Association (CLP).
In the village
• 11:00 a.m.: Guided tour of the village led by the Mayor - Meeting at the town hall.
• 4 p.m.: Conference at the "Memory of the Valley" Museum.
⇒ Theme: To be determined - Free entrance.
• 7:30 p.m.: Piece of theatre "Marie Curie and Compagnie" with Prune Litchlé, Saint Sauveur place - Free entrance.
Activities on the lake with the Association Voile et Nautisme (AVN)
• 2 p.m.: Inauguration of the "Sentiers Nautiques" (nautical trails), in partnership with the Departmental Canoe Kayak Committee (CDCK).
• 2 - 5 p.m.: "Sentiers Nautiques" outings (canoeing and paddleboarding). 
⇒ Mandatory registration, "Sentiers Nautiques" open every Wednesday and Thursday: 00 33 (0)4 92 77 76 51.

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Guided tour of the Ceramics Museum (free, reservation: 00 33 (0)4 92 74 65 64).
• 10:30 a.m.: Guided tour "Moustiers in the time of Marcel Provence" (free, registration : 00 33 (0)4 92 74 67 84).
• 2 - 4 p.m.: Free boat rentals at La Cadeno Leisure Centre.
• 6 p.m.: Opening of the literary fair "Moustiers à la page". Conference, debate and round table with the authors (free, Jean-Marie Plume Hall).
• All day:
⇒ Free entrance to the Ceramics Museum. Temporary exhibition "Impression d'argile" (Clay Impressions). 
⇒ Exhibition and sale "In vino veritas" at the Gallery of the former presbytery.

Sunday, September 21st

Aiguines
• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Woodturning demonstration by the J-F. Escoulen woodturning school.
• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Children's workshop "Ludo-bois" - Free, limited places, reservations: 00 33 (0)4 94 70 99 17.
• 9 p.m.: Fireworks at the Galetas beach.
• All day:
⇒ Free entrance to the Museum of Woodturning.
⇒ Treasure hunt "Discovering Aiguines" (download the free Baludik app in advance).

Les Salles-sur-Verdon
• 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Garage sale - In front of the town hall.
• 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Grande final of the pétanque competition.
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: "Sustainable Development" stand and water-themed game (Community of Communes Lacs et Gorges du Verdon).
• 3 - 5 p.m.: Jousting demonstration - Margaridon Beach.
• 6:30 p.m.: Closing ceremony of the Lake Festival: prize-giving for the pétanque competition and aperitif offered by the City - Wash-house.
• All day: Treasure hunt "In search of the Olympic flame" (download the free Baludik app in advance).

Bauduen
• 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Sunday market
• All day:
⇒ Regatta by the Bauduen Nautical Centre.
⇒ Exhibition "Avant le lac" (Before the lake) in partnership with the Club de la Joie de Vivre, the Verdon Regional Nature Park and EDF (Hall of des Aires and Cultural Centre).
⇒ Treasure hunt The Crystal of Time of Bauduen" (download the free Baludik app in advance).

Baudinard-sur-Verdon
• All day: Educational exhibition on secularism and treasure hunt "The Solar Crystal" (download the free Baludik app in advance).

Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon
• All day:
⇒ Open doors at the "Memory of the Valley" Museum (with EDF exhibition), in partnership with the Culture, Leisure and Heritage Association (CLP).
• 11 a.m.: "Mayors Get Wet": Pedal boat race with the mayors of the six villages at the Sainte-Croix nautical centre.
• Entertainment on the lake bank: Comedian Marc Mengual and Brazilian brass band.
• 12:30 p.m.: Pedal boat race awards ceremony and drinks reception hosted by the City.

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Pedal boat, canoe and paddleboard rentals (5€/2 hours). La Cadeno nautical centre.
• 10 a.m.: Guided tour of the historical centre by the Tourist Office (free, registration: 00 33 (0)4 92 74 67 84).
• 2 p.m.: Guided tour of the Ceramics Museum (free, reservation: 00 33 (0)4 92 74 65 64).
• All day:
⇒ Market featuring flavours from the Southern Alps and artisans without shopfronts.
⇒ Literary fair "Moustiers à la page" - Church place.
⇒ Free entrance to the Ceramics Museum. Temporary exhibition "Impression d'argile" (Clay Impressions).
⇒ Exhibition and sale "In vino veritas" at the Gallery of the former presbytery.