Festival trip guides

Chartres en Lumières is an annual free event that lights up the historic center of Chartres with sound-and-light shows on more than twenty monuments. This guide covers the season, the best illuminated sites, and practical tips for walking the route, catching the cathedral shows, and planning your visit.

The International Short Film Festival in Clermont-Ferrand is a major event for cinema lovers and industry professionals. This guide explains the difference between public tickets and professional accreditation, where to buy them, and what to expect for the 2027 edition.

The International Short Film Festival in Clermont-Ferrand is a major event for cinema lovers and industry professionals. This guide covers its dates, ticketing, competitions, and practical logistics to help you plan your visit.

Colmar's six themed Christmas markets fill the historic old town with lights, crafts, and Alsatian flavors. This guide covers typical dates, opening hours, locations, parking, and tips for a magical visit.

Driving to the Colmar Christmas markets can be tricky because the historic center becomes pedestrian-only. Learn about park-and-ride lots, shuttle buses, festive bus lines, and train access so you can enjoy the magic without the parking stress.

Every June 21, the Fête de la Musique turns Colmar's old town into an open-air stage, with free concerts from gospel to rock. Learn how to make the most of this festive evening, from the best spots to practical tips.

The Foire aux Vins d'Alsace is a ten-day wine and music festival held each summer at the Colmar Exhibition Centre. This guide explains the fair's dual character, how to approach tastings and concerts, and how to combine the event with exploring the Route des Vins. Dates, prices, and line-ups change annually, so always verify current details with the official organizer.

Colmar and Strasbourg are two of Alsace’s most beloved Christmas market towns, and with just 30 minutes by train between them, a weekend offers a realistic window to experience both. This guide helps you choose a home base, plan your days, and manage the crowds.

Deciding between the Christmas markets of Colmar and Strasbourg? This comparison weighs market size, crowd management, holiday lights, and dining logistics—plus the practical tip that both are just a half-hour train apart, so you may not have to choose.

Cosmo Jazz Festival turns Chamonix's mountain sites into open-air concert halls every July. This guide explains the festival's free concerts, high-altitude venues like Planpraz and Flégère, transport advice, and what to pack for changeable weather.

Discover how to attend the free concerts of Cosmo Jazz Festival in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Learn about the required lift passes, mountain venues from Planpraz to Flégère, transport tips, and how to handle weather changes.

Every July, Avignon becomes a city-theatre: the official Festival d'Avignon (IN) presents curated shows in historic venues, while the Avignon OFF brings over a thousand independent companies to the streets. This guide explains the difference, when to go, how to book tickets, and what to know before you visit.