If there's one weekend of the year that perfectly encapsulates the eclectic and festive spirit of Haut-de-Cagnes, it's the one coming up.
Between the grand Jazz Night at the Château on Friday, which will transport us back to the Roaring Twenties, and the legendary and unusual World Square Boules Championship, which will liven up the streets all weekend, the historic village is about to come alive. The Le Village restaurant will, as always, be your ideal meeting point to experience these events.
Friday, August 21
White Party & Gypsy Jazz
To kick off this grand weekend, the festival Jazz at the Castle invites you to take a leap back in time with the trio The Jazz BicraversFrom 9pm, the Place du Château will be transformed into a glamorous Gatsby-style cabaret.
From the Paris of the Roaring Twenties to New Orleans, by way of Eastern European sounds, Antoine Miekiszak (guitar), Bastien Zaouche (guitar), and Michaël Natale (bass) will conjure up echoes of a familiar past on their instruments. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, their riffs will resonate with the pounding of guitars, creating a festive and warm atmosphere.
The detail that makes all the difference:
To fully embrace this "Roaring Twenties" atmosphere, a white party dress code is requested. Imagine dining on the terrace at the Village, all dressed in white, under the stars, to the rhythm of swing music...
Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd
The 45th World Square Boules Championship
The most unusual event of the summer is back! Since 1980, August has been the stage for this strange practice, so deeply rooted in the memories of the people of Cagnes.
The origin of this tradition? The narrow streets of Vieux-Bourg being far too steep for playing classic pétanque (with inclines reaching up to 18% on the climb to Bourgade!), the Cercle des Amis (Friends' Circle) had the brilliant idea of creating six-sided boules: a perfect cube of wood to prevent them from rolling down the slope. The "cochonnet" (jack) became the "titchon" (small wooden ball).
This friendly event, open to everyone (children, women, men, beginners or enthusiasts), brings together hundreds of participants each year.
2026 Edition
Championship Schedule:
- • Saturday, August 22 (from 8:30 a.m.): On-site registration (86, montée de la Bourgade) and start of the qualifying rounds (teams of 3, registration €25).
- • Sunday, August 23 (9:00 a.m.): Idéo Challenge (the consolation tournament - on-site registration €15 per team of 3) and continuation of the main tournament.
- • Sunday, August 23 (6:00 PM): The Grand Final followed by the awards ceremony.
Come and cheer on the participants! The view on the climb up to the village is well worth the detour.
Your ideal base camp
Whether for dinner during Friday's White Party, or for lunch after throwing your square boules on Saturday or Sunday, the terrace of Restaurant Le Village awaits you in the heart of the action.
Keep the party going at the Castle
Don't let this exceptional weekend end there. Fully enjoy the atmosphere of the square boules and jazz evenings by staying in one of our five exclusive rooms. The privilege of falling asleep and waking up in the heart of the medieval village.
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