Listing of events in France

Lisieux (14 Calvados, Normandie) holds it traditional Christmas market on the place Mitterand in December. Don't miss the choirs singing and the arrival of Father Christmas himself. More than seventy…

Boulogne-sur-Mer (62 Pas-de-Calais, Hauts de France) is holding its Christmas market: Boulogne-sur-Mer (upper town) 8-10 December 2023 Although there is no direct ferry crossing to Boulogne any longer - it…

Corsica is rightly known as the Ile de Beauté (Isle of Beauty) and is worth a visit at any time of year for its stunning coastline, rugged interior or its…

The traditional Christmas market and festive events in Rouen (76 Seine-Maritime, Normandie) take place from 23 November - 24 December 2023 around the Cathedral (place de la Cathedrale). In previous…

The Christmas Market (Marché de Noel) in Perpignan (66 Pyrenees-Orientales, Occitanie) takes place on Quai Vauban from 25 November 2023 - 7 January 2024 and celebrates in true Catalan style…

The town of Sault (94, Vaucluse, Provence PACA) holds an annual Lavender Festival in August and then on the second Sumday of October an Autumn Mushroom Festival (Fête du Champignon)…

France and the French love their festivals and fairs. At Chateaubriant (44, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire) , they claim have held an annual fair since the 11th Century! -…

The conventional wisdom is to avoid Paris in the height of summer - things are closed, the city becomes sultry and sensible thing is to head for the coast or…

The French take hunting,fishing and shooting seriously - and have the space and isolated countryside to indulge - visit the Game Fair at Chambord to experience their enthusiasm!

Enjou the splendour of the Chateau de Versailles near Paris with an evening concert of Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks in the grounds - and fireworks!