Alice: notables and ladies on trial at Espace Cazot

Fits me like a glove! To believe that Genevieve lived in another era, because this bourgeois dress suits her so well. Like many Alésiens on Monday, Salindroise chose the outfit she would wear for the traditional show of Cevennes Week, Saturday October 1. This isn’t the first time Genevieve has taken part in the meeting appreciating her for its ‘ambiance’. She loves to “play the game” of the week, which she also loves to immortalize by taking souvenir photos.

Even for dairy, 7 months

With Emmanuelle, also there to find the right outfit, combinations are subject to debate. “How are you”. “This is not acceptable.” “And the veil? Rather like that.” “No, your dress is too short.” She’s been involved in the week for “three, four years.” You will finally choose a court lady costume. “Like other years, but I change my style. We like to have fun. Dressing takes you to another era.” Emmanuel will also give a parade on Saturday, amidst elected councilors, brass bands, and several Alésiennes and Alésiens.

For Alban, it will be the first. The little one, aged seven and a half, notices from his carriage the outfits his mother, Laura, has chosen for him. As if he understood the situation, he burst out laughing. “Looks like he likes it!” Laura smiles, who holds in her hands two little shirts of a knight’s uniform. “It’s the first year we decided to dress up. I really like the Middle Ages. It will also be the first year for Alban, everyone participates!” Sylvette, Pagard’s resident great-grandmother, also makes way for the game. She will stand out, in a petrol blue dress, with patterns. Laurence Magnanelli, fashion designer, is never far away to advise and help the public find the perfect outfit.

Suits are not everything

And then there are the fans. Those who do not miss a copy of the Seven Week Parade. This is the case of Denis, a fan of the Middle Ages, who was accustomed to festive costumes and clothes. “This time, I’ll be a prince, and one of the dignitaries, he explains, and show off a gold garb that hangs over the barn. The dress should match my companion’s clothes. Then, we add our personal touch. I’ll add a prince’s necklace, a large ring, and a headdress…” And then, there’s the appearance. Attendance is very important, especially for the prince that I will embody…”

Over 450 costumes waiting to be found for free until Friday, every day from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. As well as Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sunday (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.).