Festival trip guides

Winter in Bordeaux brings a quieter, more intimate side of wine country. While there isn't a single dedicated winter wine festival, the season offers cozy cellar tastings, château visits with fewer crowds, gourmet dining spots, and festive Christmas markets. Use this guide to plan tastings, dinners, and day trips, and know what to book ahead.

Every year on the evening of August 15, tens of thousands gather around Calvi's harbor to watch a spectacular fireworks display over the bay. This guide explains what the celebration is about, the best ways to experience it, and how to handle the crowds, while also clarifying the connection to the Madonna della Serra chapel.

Planning a festival trip to Calvi? Compare flying into Calvi-Sainte Catherine Airport, taking a ferry to Calvi or L'Île-Rousse, or riding the scenic Trinichellu railway. This guide covers the practical steps to reach Calvi for events like Calvi On The Rocks, with tips on seasonal travel and booking early.

Discover Cannes' Christmas village on the Allées de la Liberté, where festive chalets, an ice rink, and fairground rides create a seaside winter escape. This guide covers location, dates, family highlights, and practical tips for planning a seasonal visit.

The Cannes Film Festival is the world's most prestigious film festival, held annually in Cannes, France. This guide explains what it is, who attends, how the festival is structured, and how you can be part of the audience, from official screenings to the Marché du Film and programs for young film fans.

Every summer, the Festival d'Art Pyrotechnique lights up the Bay of Cannes with six pyromusical shows. This guide explains the competition's history, where to watch for free from beaches and hills, how to get there by train or car, and what to bring for a comfortable evening.

Compare public viewing spots and optional boat cruises for the Cannes fireworks. This guide explains admission choices, booking considerations and how to plan your arrival by the waterfront.

Every summer, the Cannes Pyrotechnic Art Festival turns the Bay of Cannes into an open-air stage. Whether you want to feel the vibrations on the sand, see the whole display from a hilltop, or watch the reflections from the water, your choice of spot shapes the entire evening. This guide breaks down the trade-offs of the most popular free and paid viewpoints so you can plan ahead.

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the advertising world's annual gathering in Cannes, France. This guide explains what it is, how it differs from the film festival, what happens during festival week, and how to plan your visit, with practical tips from the organizers.

Discover how to celebrate New Year's Eve in Cannes, from the traditional fireworks over the bay to glamorous parties and dining. Our guide covers the best viewpoints, party venues, and practical tips for a seamless evening on the French Riviera.

Every December, Carcassonne’s medieval Cité and Bastide Saint-Louis light up for La Magie de Noël, a festival that includes a Christmas market on Place Carnot, an ice rink, a Ferris wheel, and festive illuminations. Here’s how to plan your visit, from what to eat to where to park.

Every winter Chambéry turns its city center into a stage for a community-built carnival parade. This guide covers what to expect, how the festival is made by locals, past themes, and how you can join the fun on your visit.