On August 15th, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville dresses up to host the largest traditional pilgrimage in Savoie to the Notre-Dame-de-la-Vie sanctuary, a 17th-century baroque masterpiece classified as a historical monument.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
The 15th August Festival is celebrated with an outdoor mass in the morning and a village festival in the afternoon, featuring animations, performances, concerts, and fireworks.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
V. Lottenberg
All day
10:00 to 18:00
Craft market
13:00 to 18:00
Games open to all, face painting, Spéléotruck
14:30 to 18:00
Pony rides (departure from St-Martin 1 gondola lift)
17:00 to 19:00
Zip line from the top of the church tower (Bureau des guides)
Morning
10:00
Mass at Notre-Dame de la Vie
Lunchtime
From 11:00
Refreshments and snack bar (Martin-François Association and Sports Club)
From 12:00
Lunch at Notre-Dame de la Vie
Afternoon
14:00
Procession from Notre-Dame-de-la-Vie
14:15
Traditional Savoyard dance and singing show
15:00
Complètement à la meule (quirky cheese-rolling race)
Dinner and concert organised by the Martin-François Association
21:00
Concert by Thatka Music
22:45
Fireworks
23:00 to 01:00
DJ set
Practical information
Village centre of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Free and open to all
Food and drink available all day
For more detailed information on the 15th August Festival proceedings, download the entertainment programme. Join us for an unforgettable day at the heart of the celebration! Check out the summer events calendar to find all the cultural and sporting events of the season.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
V. Lottenberg
