Saint Chinian, Languedoc

Saint Chinian (34 Hérault, Occitanie) is a bustling wine village, dating back to the 9th Century when a monastery was founded by Saint Anian, on the site of what today…

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Pau’s Historic Grand Prix

The Pyrenean city of Pau (64 Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine) is home to 2 motor racing Grand Prix events in May: 12 - 14 May 2023 - Grand Prix de Pau -…

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Weekend des Grands Crus, Bordeaux

The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is a grouping of Bordeaux wine makers who host an annual tasting weekend - le Weekend des Grands Crus - to promote their…

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Crosville-sur-Douve – Normandy Garden Festival

A Plant fair at the Château de Crosville-sur-Douve (50 Manche, Normandie) - A Franco-British 'Journées des Plantes' Journées des plantes Franco-Britanniques' 19 - 20 April 2025 A little girl’s dream...…

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Pyrenees Lamb Cutlet festival

Another example of the French passion for their food, the villages in the high Pyrenees celebrate the return of the local sheep and shepherds from the high summer pasture so…

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Basque Soup Festival

A Basque Soup Festival Championnat international de garbure or La Garburade is held in Oloron Sainte Marie(64 Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine) 6 September 2025 Basque Soup Festival Known as Garbure this…

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Chateau near Saumur

B&B Chateau near Saumur: In the heart of the Loire Valley between Saumur and Bourgeuil (49 Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire) you can stay at the B&B Chateau de la…

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Theatre Festival – Bonaguil

At Bonaguil (47 Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle Aquitaine)1 - 6 August 2025  there is a Theatre Festival (Festival de Bonaguil) which encompasses both plays and performances e.g flamenco dance etc. The Theatre Festival celebrated its…

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