While visiting Avignon in October, 2013 we observed hundreds of marchers entering the old walled city area going to the square outside the Palace of the Popes. These marchers, men and women, were all dressed in medieval costumes complete with bows, swords, battleaxes, pikes and banners marching to drums or flutes. We were unable to find out the reason for the gathering and what goes on beyond the arrival of the marchers, as we had to depart Avignon that afternoon.
Does anyone know the origin and meaning of this march?