King of Camargue

In the sun‑baked plains of Camargue, a young farmhand named Livette tends the humble chores of her family’s farmhouse as the festival of Saintes‑Maries‑de‑la‑Mer draws a restless crowd of travelers, thieves, and gypsies. One evening a mysterious gypsy woman, known only as the Queen, appears at her window, demanding a bottle of oil and promising glimpses of Livette’s future. The encounter sparks a tension between superstition and duty, as Livette must decide whether to obey the stranger’s unsettling request or cling to the practical realities of her everyday life.

The narrative paints a vivid portrait of rural life, from the scent of freshly baked bread to the looming presence of the Château d’Avignon, while introducing an enigmatic figure whose unsettling words hint at deeper forces at play. Listeners are drawn into Livette’s world of looming marriage arrangements, family expectations, and the subtle power of folklore that shapes the rhythm of Camargue’s daily existence.