Events calendar Var

Among the highlights of Grimaud, it is impossible to miss the Eurofestival Harley Davidson, the flagship event of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, where for four days, nearly 10,000 owners of these big chrome bikes gather in summer. Concerts on the giant stage set up on the beach, chopper demonstrations, custom competitions, a Harley village, a bike show in the heart of the village of Grimaud, and of course, the traditional big Harley parade follow one another.

Every year, on the third weekend of April, a colorful fair animates the streets of the village of Plan-de-la-Tour, in the Var. Over two days, these festivities bring together holidaymakers and villagers around the traditions of the village. On the program, stands full of plants to enrich your gardens, vegetable gardens, terraces and balconies; olive oil and its delicious nectar are also honored, with, every two years, the contest for the best olive oil in the Var.

At the age of 50, Lorenzo Ciufici has dared to take a new path by devoting himself to painting. An unobtrusive observer, he focuses his gaze on the details of nature, inviting us to explore his imagination. His canvases reveal streaks of rock, agate cuts, fossilized wood and the marks of time. Inspired by his surroundings in Provence and beyond, Lorenzo reveals the beauty of our natural riches through ochre and multicolored tones. His singular technique blends movement and bursts of color, reproducing the places he visits in a metamorphosed way.

The Nuits Blanches festival at Le Thoronet is a must for music and show lovers. Admission is free for children under 12.

Nans-les-Pins is a small town in Provence. Every year, the Fédération Aicler Provence organizes the Festival Choral International en Provence, a unique event celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This traveling festival welcomes top-quality choirs from France and abroad for a series of concerts throughout the region. Over 30 concerts will take place in towns such as Solliès-Toucas, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Marseille, Toulon and many more. Participating choirs come from countries such as China, South Africa, Italy, Latvia, Slovakia, the USA, Canada, the UK and many more. Concert times are 9:00 p.m. and admission is free.

Entrecasteaux is a charming town in the Haut Var region that hosts the annual Chamber Music Festival. Since 1982, this festival has offered a unique program featuring new works of classical and contemporary music. Concerts are performed by internationally renowned artists as well as promising young talents. The festival takes place in August and travels to various villages in the region, offering locals and tourists alike the chance to enjoy music in a rural setting. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, attracting a varied audience from loyal music lovers to novices. What's more, admission is free for under-18s. Festival partners include the Région Sud, the Département du Var, the Agglomération Provence Verte, as well as several municipalities and cultural organizations. The d'Entrecasteaux Chamber Music Festival is a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of classical and contemporary music.