In Cayeux-sur-Mer, the Bal populaire remains a summer celebration of togetherness

Cayeux-sur-Mer - 24 July 2026: The Bal populaire, France's most uncomplicated form of going out together, continues to hold a firm place in summer on the Somme coast. A recent report from Cayeux-sur-Mer describes an evening in which perfect choreography does not matter, but the pleasure of dancing together does. It is precisely this combination of music, sea air and spontaneity that gives the tradition its appeal.The term Bal populaire refers to a public dance evening for everyone, usually held outdoors and often as part of municipal celebrations. Its history ...