Saturday 30 March 2013

The ''transhumance'' at Figeac

Le troupeau de 700 brebis et chevres, 700 sheep and goats will be moved on June 1st and arrive at Figeac on Monday 3rd June  at 11h going via St. Jean, Mirabel,Espagnac, Boussac, Lissac and then Figeac. The idea of the transhumance is to move the sheep to higher grazing areas for the summer. These ancient customs now atract hordes of followers, often ending in a repas.If you google transhumance you will find lots of these happenings in and around the Spring.
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