Bauduen is nothing like a busy seaside resort. It’s a small village that moves at its own pace, even in July and August. Even so, the calendar fills up: lakeside market every Tuesday, brewery nights every Friday, concerts, fireworks, the village fête. Here’s everything happening this summer, week by week.
Three weekly rendez-vous that carry the whole season
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
Tuesday evening, head down to the lakefront for the night market. Craftspeople and local producers set up from 5 to 11 pm, from 7 July to 25 August. A sunset walk along the water, a quick drink, a plate of something, and you linger.
Wednesday, head to the Nocturnes at Accro Verdon: after-dark tree-climbing sessions with a live concert and food at the Accro Guinguette. Places are limited, booking strongly advised (+33 7 86 20 30 27).
- 8 July, French chanson (harmonica & guitar)
- 15 July, bluegrass
- 22 July, French chanson
- 29 July, gypsy jazz
- 5 August, traditional Mexican
- 12 August, latino
- 19 August, gypsy jazz
Friday, it’s Brasserie Sainte-Croix’s turn. Guinguette-style terrace, organic beers brewed on site, food truck and music, from 7 to 11 pm. Free entry, dogs on a lead welcome.
- 10 July, food truck & music
- 17 July, food truck & concert
- 24 July, food truck & music
- 👀 Monday 27 July, the brewery opens exceptionally on a Monday for a saxophone night
- 31 July, food truck & concert
- 7 August, no evening: that night, the village summer fête takes over, with the Dust concert
- 14, 21, 28 August, food truck & music
- 5 and 12 September, closing nights, food truck & concert (Saturdays, to stretch the season)
A quick glimpse of the mood:
July: mid-month piles concerts on top of animations
The second half of July is dense.
- 13 July, the Impulse Quintet plays in Bauduen as part of the Festival Jazz Verdon.
- 16 July, Guinguett’estivales: open-air concerts, popular ball.
- 19 July, Book Gratiferia: give what you have, take what you like, everything free (second edition 23 August).
- 25 July, SunRiff night by the lake. (Cancelled.)
- Monday 27 July, Brasserie Sainte-Croix opens exceptionally on a Monday for a saxophone night.
August: the big week of the summer fête
Peak season. The village tips into its big summer fête from 7 to 13 August. Day-by-day programme:
- Friday 7 August, pétanque tournament (4 pm, boulodrome) and Dust concert opening the fête.
- Saturday 8 August, fireworks over the lake, followed by the Back Stage dance concert (10 pm, beach and open-air theatre). Drinks on site.
- Sunday 9 August, pétanque tournament (4 pm, boulodrome) and festive aperitif on the Post Office square (6 pm).
- Monday 10 August, morning pétanque tournament (9 am, boulodrome).
- Wednesday 12 August, solar eclipse visible from the village.
- Thursday 13 August, ninepins tournament (5 pm, boulodrome) to close the week.
Then the end of the month rolls into two more concerts:
- 22 August, Upgratt in concert
- 28 August, Cicada Lodge in concert
September: the season closes on the lake
The tourists gone, the light shifts. It’s also the best time for the village, no crowds, no heat.
- 5 and 12 September, closing nights at Brasserie Sainte-Croix
- 11 to 13 September, Lac de Sainte-Croix Festival: September’s high point, activities on and around the water, boats, concerts.
Over to you
This list isn’t exhaustive: the village moves, programmes shift, new evenings sneak in at the last minute. If you catch wind of a good concert, a fête or a rendez-vous worth the detour in Bauduen or nearby, drop us a line at isa.haumea@gmail.com, we’ll add it gladly.
For more: our secret spots in Bauduen · things to do in Bauduen · the beach in Bauduen.