This sixth edition of the Rencontres du M\u00e9rinos d\u2019Arles, featuring the iconic Merino breed of the great transhumance, is organized as part of the La Routo route (www.larouto),
\nwhich connects Arles to the Stura Valley in the Italian Piedmont, offering visitors the chance to discover the many facets of pastoral and transhumant livestock farming.<\/p>\n
On the program: <\/p>\n
Saturday, November 21
\nCHAPELLE DU M\u00c9JAN<\/p>\n
> Starting at 4:30 p.m.
\n. Presentation of fleeces and wool products (Arles Merino, Mour\u00e9rous, cashmere, camel, yak, etc.)
\n. Book signing<\/p>\n
> 5:15 p.m. \u2013 6:45 p.m.
\nRoundtable Discussion \u2013 A Journey to the Heart of the Mongolian Steppes
\n. A journey by herders from Provence and the Southern Alps to meet Mongolian herders \u2013 ESTIVALP and the French Association for Pastoralism
\n. Transhumance 360\u00b0 \u2013 An Immersive World Tour \u2013 CIRAD
\n. Goat Farming and Sustainable Cashmere Production in Mongolia, Ian Whiteford (Sustainable Fibre Alliance) and Michael Dal Grande (Dal Grande Naturfasern)<\/p>\n
> 7:00 PM
\nLa Routo Cocktail Reception
\nHosted by La Ch\u00e8vrerie de la Coraline (Mouri\u00e8s)
\n\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n
Sunday, November 22
\n\u2013 TRANSHUMANCE THROUGH THE STREETS OF ARLES
\nWITH NEARLY 1,500 EWES
\nSTARTING AT 11:00 AM, BOULEVARD DES LICES
\nOrganized by the Arles Merino Breeders\u2019 Association
\n\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n
WOOL VILLAGE
\nFROM 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM, PLACE DE LA R\u00c9PUBLIQUE
\nExhibitors:
\nM\u00e9rilainos, Envie de laine, La Sarriette, Chandam, La Routo, Collectif pour la Promotion du M\u00e9rinos d\u2019Arles.
\nPresentation of the project to create a Maison du M\u00e9rinos d\u2019Arles in Arles<\/p>\n
Activities:
\n> Sheep-shearing demonstration (Ciancanelli Company)
\n> Donkey rides (Tis\u2019\u00c2nes Association)
\n> Animal exhibits in the Archbishop\u2019s Palace courtyard
\n> Exhibitions: \u201cTranshumance from Provence to the Alps\u201d
\n> 2:30 p.m. \u2013 Fashion show tracing the evolution of woolen clothing
\n> 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Lecture on sustainable cashmere production
\n\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n
FARMERS\u2019 MARKET
\nFROM 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM, PLACE DE LA R\u00c9PUBLIQUE<\/p>\n
Organized by the Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne Chamber of Agriculture
\nOn-site dining (food trucks)
\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n
EXPLORE FURTHER
\nL\u2019HAUTURE NEIGHBORHOOD<\/p>\n
> Friday, November 20, 6:30 p.m., La Major Church
\nMemories of Early Childhood, by Yvon Arnaudo
\nPresented by the Hauture Neighborhood Committee
\nHistoric shepherds\u2019 neighborhood, free admission
\n> Invitation to visit the MUSEON ARLATEN
\nSunday, November 22 (contact us: 04 90 17 06 68)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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