Travel video about destination The Colt Festival (France) The medieval city of Pézenas in southern France celebrates Mardi-Gras in a most unusual way, for their carnival is in fact led by a gigantic wooden The Colt Festival’s origins date back to the time of King Louis VIII, who gave a wooden colt to the town in 1226. The King’s wish that the wooden colt features in the town’s popular festivities was granted, and the tradition has carried on ever Carnival in Pézenas is a time of wild celebration. As the Colt runs through the town, it creates a frenetic rhythm and uproar that delights the crowds of followers with multicoloured painted faces. -------------- Watch more travel videos ► goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► goo.gl/334ln5 -------------- Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respect each other in the comments. Expoza Travel is taking you on a journey to the earth's most beautiful and fascinating places. Get inspiration and essentials with our travel guide videos and documentaries for your next trip, holiday, vacation or simply enjoy and get tips about all the beauty in the world... It is yours to discover!

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