Performers At The Palais

Walking through the Midi-Pyrenees town of St. Girons several times each week, I am constantly on the lookout for posters advertising events and performances on the weekends.

Our Saturday morning walk contained surprises as we took our normal route through the gardens of the historic Palais Des Vicomtes (Palace of the Viscounts), a mere 4 blocks from our new apartment, and passed tents full of performers in costume as we headed toward the footbridge over the river that led to the weekend market area.
 

Palais des Vicomtes (Palace of the Viscounts) beside the River Salat in St. Girons, Midi-Pyrenees, France


 
The performers were just getting ready to stroll through St. Girons as they gathered in front of one of their vans and I quickly snapped this photo.
 

Performers preparing for the show in St. Girons, Midi-Pyrenees, France


 
Towering over her flock of admirers, I was amazed at how easily this painted, powdered, and bewigged creature could glide atop those stilts!
 

Admirers gather around one of the performers in St. Girons, Midi-Pyrenees, France


 
Across the bridge, into the old town, and through the streets they strode with a small band of musicians leading the way.
 

Musicians lead the way on a weekend festival in St. Girons, Midi-Pyrenees, France


 
This lovely creature was quite obliging about posing for photos.
 

A costumed stilt-walking performer strikes a pose in St. Girons, Midi-Pyrenees, France


 
And here was one of the posters that suddenly appeared on Saturday. What fun these surprise events are!
 

Festival of 7 & 8 July poster in St. Girons, Midi-Pyrenees, France


 

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