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Annual Events in France

The Bayeux Tapestry, the Louvre, Champagne... France surely offers some of the most iconic European highlights. From Paris to the Perigord, below is our guide to some of the favourite french sights, sounds & attractions...

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JANUARY
International Snow Polo Meeting - Megeve, France
January

British Royal Navy Alpine Ski and Snowboard Championships - Les Menuires, Trois Vallees, France
January 

International Comic Strip Festival - Angouleme, France
January

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FEBRUARY
International Short Film Festival - Lille, France
February

Chamonix Carnival - Chamonix, France
February

Games Festival - Cannes, France
February

Mimosa Festival - Mandelieu la Napoule, France
February

Orchid Festival - Tarascon, France
February/March

Paris Fashion Week - Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France
February/March
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place de la concorde paris
place de la concorde paris
MARCH
International Flamenco Festival - Paris, France
March

French Language Week - France and French speaking countries
March

Printemps du cinema (Cinema Spring Festival) - Paris, France
March

Bayeux Half Marathon - Bayeux, France
March

Night of Star Gazing - Paris, France
March

Martial Arts Festival - Paris, France
March

Paris Venetian Carnival - Paris, France
March 

Russian Festival - Marseille, France
March/April
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APRIL
Bayonne Ham Fair - Bayonne, France
April

Vendome International Guitar Festival - Vendome, France
April

Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Grenoble, France
April

Somme Bay Bird Festival - Abbeville, France
April

Classical Music Festival - Val d'Isere, France
April

Lyon Marathon - Lyons, France
April

Citadels Open Days - north France, Arras,Lille, France
April

Scarecrow Festival - Moringhem, France
April
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notre dame paris
notre dame paris
MAY
Foire aux Geraniums (fair) - Beuvron en Auge, France
May

Saint Tropez Bravades - St Tropez, France
May

Jazz sous les Pommiers - Coutances, Normandy, France
May

Sand Sculpture Festival - Cap d'Agde, France
May

Vivonne World Folk Music Festival - Vivonne, France
May
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JUNE
International Showjumping - Parc Pommery, Reims, France
June

Romantic Music Festival - Nohant, France
June

Cannes International Advertising Festival - Cannes, France
June

Lyon Pride - Lyons, France
June

Orleans Jazz - Orleans, France
June

Festival de Marseille - Marseille, France
June/July
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peugeot car paris
peugeot car paris
JULY
Japan Expo - Paris, France
July

New Orleans Jazz Competition - Saint Raphael, France
July

Trans'Urbaines Hip Hop Festival - Clermont Ferrand
July

Baroque Music Festival - Aix en Provence, France
July

Bastille Day celebrations - Carcassonne, France
July

Auvergne Cheese and French Wine Fair - Besse, France 
July

Radio France and Montpellier Festival - Montpellier, France
July
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AUGUST
Pink Garlic Fair - Lautrec, France
August

Le Gua Oyster Festival - Le Gua, France
August

Sorcerers Fair - Bue en Sancerre, France
August

International Marionnette Festival - Mirepoix, France
August
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seafront cannes france
seafront cannes france
SEPTEMBER
Coup de Chauffre - Cognac, France
September

Techno Parade - Paris, France
September

Medieval Market - Perpignan, France
September

Bordeaux Heritage Days - Bordeaux, France
September

Tomato Festival - Chateau de la Bourdaisiere, Mountlouis-sur-Loire, France
September

Inter Island Windsurf Race - Club de Voile de Bonifacio, Plantarella, France
September

Pottery Festival - Malicorne, France
September

Chasselas Grape Festival - Moissac, France
September

Poitiers Heritage Days- Poitiers, France
September

Burgundy Wine Press Festival - Bourgogne, Chenove, France
September

Paris Manga - Paris, France
September

Piano aux Jacobins Festival - Toulouse, France
September

International Rose Competition - Paris, France
September

Paris Versailles Walk - Paris, France
September

Italian Film Festival - Annecy, France
September/October

Festival of Maritime Film and Exploration - Toulon, France
September/October
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view mont cassel
view mont cassel
OCTOBER
Festival des Plantes - Versigny, France
October

Festival International de Musique Militaire(Military Music) - Nice, France
October

Banyuls Vendange - Banyuls-sur-Mer, France
October

Bric a Brac market (Foire a la Brocante) - Bordeaux, France
October

Reading Festival - Paris, France
October

Antibes Cote d'Azur Motor Rally - Juan les Pins, France
October

The Magic of Orchids - Vascoeuil, France
October

Jazz en Tete International Music Festival - Clermont Ferrand, France
October

The Italian Job. Mini Cooper rally across the Alps to Italy - France
October/November
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NOVEMBER
Herring Fair - Lieurey, France
November

French Winegrowers and Farmers Fair - Marseille, France
November

Lifestyle Fair - Bordeaux, France
November

Antiques and Gastronomic Fair - La Rochelle, France
November

Avignon Blues Festival - Avignon, France
November

Brest Short Film Festival - Le Quartz, Brest, France
November
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beach st maxime
beach st maxime
DECEMBER
Cartoon Festival - Boulogne sur Mer, France
December

Calais Christmas Parade - Calais, France
December

Christmas Day Swim - Nice, France
December

Christmas Markets - Brest, Grenoble, Toulouse, Mulhouse, Rouen, France
December



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France Miniature
On a 12,000 acre miniature map of France, France Miniature invites you to discover the most famous French monuments. By pre-purchasing your ticket, you can skip the queues and gain direct entry to the park.

By foot or in a pram, you can travel the length and breath of France in a single day through the 130 landscapes and monuments of France. Go from the stade de France to Mont Saint Michel, from the Eiffel Tower to the area at Arles, or from La Rochelle to the Amiens cathedral in a few strides.
Starting from $24.75 per person


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Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting Day Trip from Bordeaux
Take a day out to visit one of the world's most famous wine regions, Saint-Emilion, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll sample the region's fine wines, take a cellar tour and visit the medieval village of Saint-Emilion.

The day begins with a tour of a Classified Growth (Clos Fourtet or Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot) in the Saint-Emilion appellation, followed by a wine grower's lunch at Chateau Haut-Sarpe.
Starting from $124.43 per person


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Private Lyon Tour by Citroen 2CV

Discover Lyon in a truly original and personalized manner aboard your very own Citroen 2CV. This fascinating car and your knowledgeable chauffeur will lead you on a picturesque journey through beautiful Lyon taking in sites such as Place Bellecour, Gallo-Roman theaters and Le Theatre des Celestins.


Starting from $111.57 per person

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Lille City Pass
A practical must-have, the Lille City Pass is the answer to all your visiting needs, whether you're staying one day or longer. Make considerable savings in Lille, the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais region.

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Starting from $28.28 per person


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Dinner Cruise with "La Marina de Paris" on the Seine River
Enjoy the sights of Paris lit up from your entirely glass-surround restaurant-boat as you enjoy your Prestige four course meal prepared  for you on board.

You will be served a four course meal from the Boat's Prestige menu as you cruise by the floodlit monuments and bridges of Paris, the city of lights.
Starting from $168.27 per person


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Toulouse City Tour by Minivan
Pick up from your hotel a panoramic tour to admire the main monuments of Toulouse. First you will drive to the Airbus A380 Assembly factory, see the Concorde and other planes. Then return by the Canal du Midi and the train station to discover the Old grain exchange transformed into a famous concert hall for classical music.

Next its on to the Boulingrin and the Botanical Garden with its exotic plants, the Saint Michel bridge with a view on the old city and the water tower which houses an exhibition hall for photographers.

Continue to the Saint Cyprien neighborhood, the Modern Art Museum located in the old slaughter house, the Canal de Brienne and finally arrive at Saint Sernin.


Starting from $49.49 per person

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Private Nice Sightseeing Tour
Discover the picture-postcard city of Nice on the French Riviera on a private morning or afternoon sightseeing tour by minivan. Enjoy panoramic views over Nice from Mt. Boron, visit the Castel Park, and see the famous Promenade des Anglais.

Start your Nice City Sightseeing Tour with a visit to Castel Park overlooking the Bay of Angels and Old Town, site of the trading town founded by the Greeks 2,700 years ago.
Starting from $52.50 per person


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Cruise to Monaco
Glamorous Monaco is a fairytale fantasy land of opulence, royal families and high flyers. The boat ride from Cannes takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and you can choose to depart and return to Cannes on one of the several crossings operated - a fascinating day on the French Riviera, living like a Monegasque!
Starting from $44.19 per person

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Photography Walking Tour of Montmartre
Bring along your camera and discover the world's most photogenic city through the eyes of one of its biggest fans, professional photographer and teacher Sab Will. This small group walking tour is limited to a maximum of six participants and reveals Montmartre's hidden corners and unexpected sights. Better still, you will be able to capture these special sights with your camera, and receive one-on-one instruction from your expert photographer guide.

As well as seeing a different view of Montmartre on your walking tour, you will have opportunities to learn new photographic skills from Sab, who devotes plenty of time to each participant in this small group photographers' walking tour. You will learn new techniques and "ways of seeing" to allow you to develop your imagination and spontaneity as a photographer. Whether you have a traditional SLR camera, the latest digital gadget or a point-and-press throwaway camera, you'll learn that enthusiasm and imagination are the keys to creating a great image.

The photographers' walking tour concludes at Sacre-Coeur Basilica and its panoramic views of Paris, before retiring to a typical bistro in the artists' square, Place du Tertre, for a friendly photo critique of your efforts.


Starting from $139.99 per person

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Marseille Airport Private Departure Transfer
Travel from your Marseille hotel, Marseille Train Station, Port of Marseille or Aix en Provence hotel to Marseille International Airport. Transfer services are available from 8:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of: 1 to 4 people.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your pick up details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places. It's that easy!
Starting from $28.28 per person


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Normandy Battlefields Tour - Canadian World War II Sites and American Beaches
Begin your Normandy Battlefields Tour with a drive to Pointe du Hoc, where the infamous German gun position threatened the Allied ships all the way to Utah and Omaha. The site with its huge fortification blown to pieces is still today as it was when the Rangers left it and looks like a lunar landscape. Pointe du Hoc is one of the favorite stops for many visitors.

After this visit, drive along the coast to Omaha Beach where soldiers of the 29th and 1st Divisions landed, fought and died.

Overlooking the bluff is the American Military Cemetery, where 9,387 service men rest in peace. Always keep in mind the movie "Saving Private Ryan".


Starting from $112.98 per person

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Wine Tasting - Cote de Nuits Region with Two Cellar Visits

Situated in the heart of Burgundy, the Cote d'Or is worthy of its name, the Golden Ridge. The autumn vineyards are rich with a myriad of colors.


Starting from $93.63 per person

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