Find out about all the wonderful events across France using our event guide below:

 

(N.B. Event dates are subject to change by the relevant tourist offices but were accurate at the time of being published on the website. We would advise you to contact the local tourist office before travelling.)

2010 festivals and events calendar

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  • Poets' Springtime - Paris

    08 Mar 2010 - 21 Mar 2010

    Over 5000 events send Paris poetry mad for a fortnight. Events take place in the Capitals' streets, cafés, markets, stations, schools and museums. This annual event is now in its 12th year.

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  • Wine and Gastronomy Fair - Caen

    19 Mar 2010 - 22 Mar 2010

    Discover regional products and local flavours at this friendly wine and food festival, held at Parc des Expositions in Caen.

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  • Aix-en-Baroque (Baroque Music Festival) - Aix-en-Provence

    25 Mar 2010 - 06 Apr 2010

    The ensemble is devoted to the recreation and diffusion of the Baroque musical heritage. The group, which includes 30 choir members is passionate about Baroque.

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  • Wine and Gastronomy Fair - Quimper

    26 Mar 2010 - 29 Mar 2010

    Discover regional products and local flavours at this friendly wine and food festival, held at Parc des expositions de Penvillers, Quimper.

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  • Aix-en-Baroque (Baroque Music Festival) - Aix-en-Provence

    25 Mar 2010 - 06 Apr 2010

    The ensemble is devoted to the recreation and diffusion of the Baroque musical heritage. The group, which includes 30 choir members is passionate about Baroque.

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  • All the Fun of the Foire des Rameaux

    02 Apr 2010 - 02 Apr 2010

    1200 in-line skaters take to the 15km circuit at the Place de la Liberté in Toulon on the first Friday of each month. Free concerts, shows and plenty of refreshments.

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  • Toulouse International Fair - Haute-Garonne

    03 Apr 2010 - 12 Apr 2010

    The annual Toulouse International Fair is held at the Parc des Expositions. It welcomes several hundred exhibitors, new exhibition areas, activities and entertainment and attracts over 150,000 visitors.

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  • Kite Festival - Charente-Maritime

    03 Apr 2010 - 04 Apr 2010

    One of the season's earliest big kite festivals along the Atlantic coast.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • The Old Book Market - Aix-en-Provence

    04 Apr 2010 - 04 Apr 2010

    A delightful old book fair is held on the first Sunday of every month at Place de l'Hotel de Ville, in the historic, university town of Aix-en Provence.

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  • Brocante Market - Bergerac

    04 Apr 2010 - 04 Apr 2010

    Every month, in the attractive town square, Bergerac holds a traditional bric-a-brac fair. Popular with tourists as well as locals, come and discover a treasure for yourself.

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  • Marché de Franc - Oise

    06 Apr 2010 - 06 Apr 2010

    Every first Tuesday of each month, the town of Noyon becomes one giant provincial market. Dating back to the middle ages, this lively market was originally a livestock market but is now a fantastic place to stock up on regional specialities and other essential French ingredients.

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  • Wine and Gastronomy Fair - Metz

    09 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010

    Discover regional products and local flavours at this friendly wine and food festival, held at Parc des Expositions, Metz.

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  • International Kite Festival - Pas de Calais

    10 Apr 2010 - 18 Apr 2010

    Berck sur Mer hosts Europe's biggest kite festival, bringing together kite flyers from China, Australia, the United States and all of Europe.

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  • Deauville Easter Music Festival - Calvados

    17 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010

    This annual festival returns to Deauville. A magnificent array of music is planned, forming part of the Festival de Pâques.

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  • Lake Annecy Marathon

    18 Apr 2010 - 18 Apr 2010

    The Lake Annecy marathon is one of the fastest-growing and most spectacular in France. Fresh mountain air and breath-taking lakeside scenery attract participants of all ages.

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  • Annual Kite Festival - Normandy

    23 Apr 2010 - 25 Apr 2010

    Come and enjoy this colourful annual event on the sandy beach of Houlgate. Crowds gather to watch kites of all shapes and sizes do acrobatic tricks across the sky.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • In the soup at The Golden Ladle - Lille

    01 May 2010 - 01 May 2010

    Probably the only town in the world with a festival dedicated to the delights of soup. Bon appetite.

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  • Altera Rosa - Festival of the Rose - Vaucluse

    21 May 2010 - 24 May 2010

    This annual four-day exhibition is held in Avignon's beautiful Palais des Papes. The unmistakable aroma of roses infilitrates the events venue. Flower lovers will not be disappointed by this festival.

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  • Bric-A-Brac Fair - Strasbourg

    24 May 2010 - 25 May 2010

    Four times a year, during the months of September, December, February and May, a major antiques and bric-a-brac fair comes to Strasbourg.

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  • Fête des Fromages - Lot

    30 May 2010 - 30 May 2010

    Fête des Fromages - the biggest cheese fair in southern France is hosted in the beautiful village of Rocamadour in the Lot department.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • A feast for the senses at the Saint-Denis Festival - Paris

    01 Jun 2010 - 30 Jul 2010

    Created in 1964, The Festival de Saint-Denis is one of Europe’s unmissable classical music events. This is an exciting opportunity to attend breathtaking classical music concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Denis, a magnificent building in its own right and with perfect accoustics. Music, musical theatre, dance, readings with music. Devised by Robert Wilson inside the basilica.

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  • Aix-en-Provence Lyric Festival and European Music Academy

    04 Jun 2010 - 21 Jul 2010

    The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence is, together with those of Bayreuth, Salzburg and Glyndebourne, one of the most prestigious opera festivals in Europe.

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  • Paris Gay Pride

    26 Jun 2010 - 26 Jun 2010

    This lively, colourful and flamboyant Paris Pride parade traditionally goes from Republique to Beaubourg via the Marais, but the exact route for 2010 is yet to be confirmed.

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  • Amboise Light and Sound Festival - Indre-et-Loire

    26 Jun 2010 - 28 Aug 2010

    Come and join in the amazing festival of light, sound, fireworks and water in the breathtaking setting of Amboise Chateau. Numerous evenings throughout June, July and August welcome the 'Grand Spectacle Nocturne'.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • A feast for the senses at the Saint-Denis Festival - Paris

    01 Jun 2010 - 30 Jul 2010

    Created in 1964, The Festival de Saint-Denis is one of Europe’s unmissable classical music events. This is an exciting opportunity to attend breathtaking classical music concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Denis, a magnificent building in its own right and with perfect accoustics. Music, musical theatre, dance, readings with music. Devised by Robert Wilson inside the basilica.

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  • Aix-en-Provence Lyric Festival and European Music Academy

    04 Jun 2010 - 21 Jul 2010

    The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence is, together with those of Bayreuth, Salzburg and Glyndebourne, one of the most prestigious opera festivals in Europe.

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  • Amboise Light and Sound Festival - Indre-et-Loire

    26 Jun 2010 - 28 Aug 2010

    Come and join in the amazing festival of light, sound, fireworks and water in the breathtaking setting of Amboise Chateau. Numerous evenings throughout June, July and August welcome the 'Grand Spectacle Nocturne'.

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  • Tour de France 2010: Holland to Paris

    04 Jul 2010 - 25 Jul 2010

    2010 welcomes the 97th Tour de France. This great cycle race begins with the Grand Depart on Sunday 4th July in Holland and concludes in great style on Sunday 25th July at the Champs d'Elysee in Paris.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • Amboise Light and Sound Festival - Indre-et-Loire

    26 Jun 2010 - 28 Aug 2010

    Come and join in the amazing festival of light, sound, fireworks and water in the breathtaking setting of Amboise Chateau. Numerous evenings throughout June, July and August welcome the 'Grand Spectacle Nocturne'.

    Read more

  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • Saint Tropez Regatta (Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez)

    26 Sep 2010 - 04 Oct 2010

    Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is an an amazing rendezvous of yachts. The regatta gathers together the most extraordinary modern sailing boats alongside the most beautiful traditional yachts during the first week of October. Sailing enthusiasts come from all the corners of the globe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez. A sight not to be missed.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • Saint Tropez Regatta (Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez)

    26 Sep 2010 - 04 Oct 2010

    Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is an an amazing rendezvous of yachts. The regatta gathers together the most extraordinary modern sailing boats alongside the most beautiful traditional yachts during the first week of October. Sailing enthusiasts come from all the corners of the globe to do battle in the bay of Saint Tropez. A sight not to be missed.

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  • 'Tapis Rouge' Red Carpet Antiques Festival - Rhone

    07 Oct 2010 - 07 Oct 2010

    This annual event welcomes a large antiques festival on the first Thursday of October. A red carpet covers rue Auguste Compte, which is located in the heart of Lyon's antiques quarter. The antique shops and galleries that line the rue Auguste Compte, compete for the best display of jewellery, furniture, fabrics and china.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

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  • Christmas Markets and Festivals - Throughout France

    01 Nov 2010 - 10 Jan 2011

    Christmas in France is sure to be a sensuous experience as you weave in and out of enticing stalls laden with unique handcrafted gifts and delectable goodies to make your Christmas recipes sensational. You can also find unusual decorations and ornaments for your Christmas tree.

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  • Battlefields Tour - Nord-Pas-de-Calais

    03 Apr 2010 - 11 Dec 2010

    Come and experience the Battlefields coach tour with an English-speaking professional tour guide. The tour visits the main WW1 sites in the Ypres area (in Belgium). Every Saturday from April to December.

    Read more

  • Christmas Markets and Festivals - Throughout France

    01 Nov 2010 - 10 Jan 2011

    Christmas in France is sure to be a sensuous experience as you weave in and out of enticing stalls laden with unique handcrafted gifts and delectable goodies to make your Christmas recipes sensational. You can also find unusual decorations and ornaments for your Christmas tree.

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