By Résidence Soleado, in BédoinUpdated on 11 August 2026
All year round, Bédoin and the Mont Ventoux area live to the rhythm of markets, village festivals and sporting events. Here are the main highlights to plan your stay. As dates vary from year to year, remember to check the official programme.
Markets and village festivals
Bédoin weekly market
All year · traditionally on Monday morning
The village's Provençal market: local produce, crafts and a Provence atmosphere.
Bédoin farmers' market
Every Friday 4:30–7 pm · 3 April to 25 September 2026 · Place de la République
The local producers' gathering: fruit, vegetables, cheeses and farm produce straight from the region. A late-afternoon market, perfect to prepare a good holiday dinner. (Summer break: no market on Friday 14 August.)
Evening and producers' markets
Every Monday, 13 July to 17 August 2026 (evenings)
In summer, evening markets take over: producers, artisans and a friendly atmosphere to stroll after the heat of the day, in the village and nearby. Check the exact place and times on the official calendar.
Bédoin village festival (fête votive)
14 to 16 August 2026 · Place de la République · free entry
The village's big traditional festival: three evenings from 9:30 pm with DJ, concerts (Thierry Pastor and Sloane) and dances, a funfair at Place de la Vigneronne and a pétanque competition. A friendly Provençal atmosphere in the heart of Bédoin.
Lavender festival (Sault plateau)
Usually mid-August
A celebration of lavender on the plateau, near Bédoin.
Sporting events around the Ventoux
Mont Ventoux is a renowned playground for sport: cyclosportives, trail runs and triathlons follow one another, especially from spring to autumn. Upcoming events:
The Tour de France Femmes on Mont Ventoux
7 August 2026: first Ventoux summit finish for the women's Tour
On 7 August 2026, stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes finished at the summit of Mont Ventoux (starting from La Voulte-sur-Rhône), crossing the region (Malaucène and Bédoin) before the final climb: a historic first and an exceptional atmosphere. In years when the Ventoux is on the Tour route, the climb often starts from Bédoin.
VCC Ventoux Contre Cancer
5 September 2026
A charity cyclosportive in aid of the fight against cancer, around the Mont Ventoux climb.
Ventoux by Night
12 September 2026
A night-time trail run through the landscapes of Mont Ventoux, by headlamp.
Ventoux Man
19 and 20 September 2026
A triathlon with several formats, including the Mont Ventoux climb by bike: swimming, cycling and running at the foot of the Giant of Provence.
Trail du ruban doré (Sault)
20 September 2026
A trail run on the Sault plateau, near Bédoin.
Some events lead to road closures (including summit access). Check the calendar of races and road closures before cycling or driving.
Check the dates
Dates and programmes change every year. Before your visit, check the official information from Bédoin town hall and the Ventoux tourist office for the up-to-date calendar so you don't miss anything during your stay.
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