Festival trip guides

Accro'coeurs is Angers' free street arts festival held every September. It turns the city center into an open-air stage with circus, dance, music, and theater performances. This guide explains what to expect, where it happens, and how to plan your visit.

Discover Aix-en-Provence's Christmas market: where to find it, what to buy, and the Provençal traditions that make it special.

Every spring, the Festival de Pâques turns Aix-en-Provence into a classical music hub, with concerts in historic venues and a strong outreach program. Learn about its history, typical venues, and how to plan your visit.

Planning a trip to the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence? This guide covers the best times to visit, how to reach Aix by air or rail, staying in the historic center or near the Grand Théâtre de Provence, exploring the festival's venues, and practical tips for attending performances in July.

A weekend around the vineyards of Angers means harvest experiences in September, the Vigne & Folk apéro-concert in late August, and the February trade fair Salon des Vins de Loire. This guide explains which events are confirmed, how to choose between the Savennières and Layon routes, and what to book in advance for a smooth self-drive trip.

Annecy's Christmas market, known as Noël des Alpes, transforms the city into a festive Alpine scene each winter. This guide covers everything from the best time to visit and where to find the different market areas to the food, ice rink, and family-friendly attractions. Get practical tips on transport and making the most of your trip to this lakeside Christmas celebration.

Plan a festive trip to Antibes' Christmas market, which typically runs from late November to early January across the old town's historic squares. Each year, the main Christmas village at Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs features festive chalets, a Ferris wheel, and family-friendly entertainment, while Juan-les-Pins hosts an ice rink and petting farm. Check the official Antibes tourism website for the current season's exact dates and hours.

Arles hosts two major bull-running ferias each year: the Easter Feria (Feria de Pâques) and the September Feria du Riz. Both unfold at the Roman Amphitheatre and in the streets, but they differ in timing, theme, and atmosphere. This guide compares the two so you can pick the right one for your trip.

Amboise, a gem of the Loire Valley, transforms into a festive wonderland each December. Its Christmas market, typically held in the Église Saint-Florentin and Place Michel Debré, features artisans, mulled wine, and local treats. A visit pairs perfectly with the decorated châteaux of the region.

The Feria de Pâques in Arles marks the start of the bullfighting season, held around Easter. Discover what to expect, from bullfights in the Roman Arena to street celebrations, and how it differs from the September Feria du Riz.

The Feria du Riz celebrates the Camargue rice harvest each September in Arles, blending ticketed bullfighting events in the Roman arena with free street parties. This guide covers what to expect, how to secure tickets, and practical tips for navigating the crowds.

The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence is an international opera festival held each July in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. This guide covers the festival’s program, venues, transport, and how to make the most of your stay in this historic Provençal town.