Gypsies, pilgrims and participants of Saintes Maries de la Mer festival, Camargue, France

The Manouche family of Pepe LaFleur, who had more than 70 grand children, he was king of his clan. A devout pilgrim, charismatic character ever present at Saintes Maries de la Mer for the Gypsy Festival for decades. Pepe LaFleur always well dressed with flashy shirts, hats and heavy gold jewelery, living all year round in a beautiful and traditional wooden wagon a 'roulotte' with effigies of Saint Sara and lace curtains. He always carried the Manouche Gypsy Standard 'Le pelerinage des Gitans' to the sea with his cousins

Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer. The Gypsies, pilgrims and participants of the festival at Saintes Maries. The Gypsy festuval attracts many well known characters, both visiting Gypsies and locals all dressed up for the occasion. Everyone loves to dress up and are proud of their traditions and culture.

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The Manouche family of Pepe LaFleur, who had more than 70 grand children, he was king of his clan. A devout pilgrim, charismatic character ever present at Saintes Maries de la Mer for the Gypsy Festival for decades. Pepe LaFleur always well dressed with flashy shirts, hats and heavy gold jewelery, living all year round in a beautiful and traditional wooden wagon a 'roulotte' with effigies of Saint Sara and lace curtains. He always carried the Manouche Gypsy Standard 'Le pelerinage des Gitans' to the sea with his cousins<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer. The Gypsies, pilgrims and participants of the festival at Saintes Maries. The Gypsy festuval attracts many well known characters, both visiting Gypsies and locals all dressed up for the occasion. Everyone loves to dress up and are proud of their traditions and culture.