Events calendar France

Ranked second among French marathons, the La Rochelle marathon takes place every year on the last weekend of November. In 2022, no less than 12,500 athletes came to run in the streets of La Rochelle on a flat course. Two loops and fast last kilometers, it does not take more to motivate the joggers! On the eve of the race, there was a "Leg Warmer", a tradition that allows runners to warm up. The public is always there!

Sports, festive and fun, these races are aimed at northern, beginner or experienced practitioners. Festive and convivial night skiing competitions that also allow champions to complete their physical preparation. a unique atmosphere in the seven stage stations of the 2012 edition, including Savoie Grand Revard. A test at Albertville for commemorating the anniversary of the 1992 Olympic Games.

For this second edition of this race on the snow, in semi-night, you travel 10,7 km with 220 m of difference. The record to beat: 39 minutes and 33 seconds. Departure at 18 pm!

This jazz festival enchants music lovers and transforms the Lighthouse into a surprising musical scene. Once again, the festival welcomed many musicians with more than 30 concerts during 5 days. We find accomplished artists such as Ibrahim Maaalouf or Véronique Sanson accompanied by a large orchestra. But the bias of this festival is also to put forward young talents with the competition "Jazz ConneXion" which aims to bring to the forefront of the stage jazz talents from New Aquitaine.

Do you know Marseille's soccer sanctuary? The Stade Vélodrome was built in 1937 by the architect Ploquin. This "temple" of Olympique de Marseille is a mythical, thrilling venue where fans and locals alike are passionate about their favorite team, OM, as well as rugby matches with neighboring Toulon's RCT. Thanks to the European Cup, awarded to France in 2016, priority was given to the construction of this "new" stadium with its ultra-modern design . Changes were made to the structure itself: the stadium is now completely covered! With this^4th extension completed on August 15, 2014, the stadium is now classified in the UEFA "Elite" category. The new stadium now accommodates 67,395 spectators, in optimal conditions of comfort with renewed seating, and improved visibility thanks to a new configuration and seats closer to the pitch. The pillars supporting the roof do not affect the field of vision, and the lighting power is increased and distributed all along the structure for better balance. Last but not least, the adjoining shopping center features restaurants, an auditorium and boutiques. Take a guided tour of the Orange Vélodrome and plunge into the heart of the legendary club. For a good hour (only during school vacations), you'll have the privilege of going behind the scenes of this temple of soccer!

Since 1960, the world's finest jazzmen and jazzwomen have brought their instruments and voices to Juan-les-Pins, offering audiences top-flight jazz. On the stage of the Pinède Gould, with the sea as a backdrop, legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald have made the festival a must for fans of the genre. In addition to the festival, Summer Sessions and exhibitions will be held from July 8 to 18.

The Curieux Printemps de Rouen festival is an exceptional event that offers an eclectic program, with many concerts, exhibitions, balls, but also visits and offbeat conferences on art and culture... And the big advantage of this event is that almost everything is free! The festival takes place every year throughout the month of May and allows you to discover some of the most unusual places in the city in an original way. Note that during this Curieux Printemps, the municipal museums are completely free during the Easter school holidays. A real invitation to culture.

It is the annual meeting place for hikers for more than 30 years! Come and stroll through the aisles of the show to stock up on good ideas to prepare your getaways: trekking, hiking of all kinds, Nordic walking, trail... there is no shortage of ideas! Several thematic villages will be found in hall 4, and the resorts, accommodation and service providers, a tour operators' village, a mountain village, a bloggers' corner and an area dedicated to equipment are the main events of this show.

Is that an illusion? Near the port of Cordemais, a small pavilion perched on a chimney embryo from the nearby central station asks the passing. During the weekly visits, you can see from the terrace, part of the Estuarien area of the Loire, which it dominates by about fifteen meters. In the framework of the Biennale of Contemporary Art 2007-2009-2012, the artist Tatzu Nishi carries out an amazing work here, creating a real visual shock for the visitor. The villa is in fact a cottage that can be rented in the beautiful season (one hundred euros at night).

Renamed Stade Francis-Le-Basser, in tribute to the former mayor of the city, the former Jean-Yvinec stadium was inaugurated in 1971. Tangos's playground was expanded in 1978, while Stade Laval evolved into the first division. His latest lifting dates back to 2002.

Inauguration: December 4, 1971.

Capacity: 18 739 places.

Record attendance: 20 849 spectators for Laval - AS Saint Etienne, August 24, 1979.

Connecting République to the Stade de France over a distance of ten kilometers: this is the program of this Great Race of Greater Paris. A small part of your registration will go to beautiful works, and if the course is attractive, it presents many false flats in the first part, until Stalingrad. Then, you will go along the basin of La Villette and then follow the Saint-Denis canal, passing by the Cité des Sciences. The arrival at the Stade de France is always impressive.

What success! Years in years the notoriety of the Castellet racing races won't be démérite! You who have never seen this fabulous and impressive spectacle, you who have already seen it and die of returning to it: All of you must no longer hesitate and organise a weekend to attend one of these races. Visit the website of the Paul Ricard circuit to track its programming. You may then be able to attend the FIA GT 1 World Championship (in July), 4 hours of Paul Ricard V V (where historical vehicles are displayed in September), the World Series by Renault (in September) or even participate in one of the GT steering courses organized here.

Arts Roaming, this is a series of free exhibitions that follow from May in the Month of May, through the entire department: Sur, Nogent-le-Roi, Chartres, Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets, and of course Chartres welcomes each Year the works of different contemporary artists. The objective? That art should be accessible to all. Quite simply. And the quality is at the rendez-vous, for the delight of s and art lovers. In Chartres, the works are exhibited on the first floor of the Hotel du Department, Place Châtelet, but do not hesitate to make a break on the roads of the department, to meet the other artistic universes that await you with open arms.

Swimming, cycling, walking: three components of a single sport that require tone and endurance, triathlon. Youth and adults, beginners and experts, recreation and competitor groups: everyone will find their place in the club, whose aim is to promote triathlon throughout the department. It is therefore in this context that Chartres Métropole Triathlon organises sporting events, such as the Run & Bike de Chartres, the Challenge Challenge of the borders of the Eure, the Odyssey Triathlon, the green triathlon at Fontenay-sur-Eure, or the nocturnal trail of Saint-Luperce. Some of these races are open to non-licensees, subject to the provision of a medical certificate. But nothing is worth a year training…

Visit the Epinal Golf Course for an amazing air ballet. For its 15 th edition, the passionate Team of Ventil'Haute Kite Club invites you to a weekend in the air. This kite festival is a demonstration that will delight both small and large. Hundreds of enthusiasts and amateurs come to invade the sky. A magical spectacle where flying deer of all colours and styles confront each other in a warm atmosphere.

This event celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2018. It allows the public to experiment with the techniques of preparing the wicker and braking. Vanniers work in front of visitors to show their know-how and a giant willow sculpture will be carried out live. The exhibition store allows you to discover a wide variety of baskets and other objects made in the basement.

Saint-Laurent-de-Lin offers a wide range of cultural events throughout the year. These include the Fête Paysanne, the Battages and the Vieux Métiers. Note also that the whole event is hosted and soundtracked by RPSFM, the local radio station based in Noyant Villages. The Fête Paysanne, the Battages and the Vieux Métiers are essential events for discovering the region's culture and traditions. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in history and experience authentic moments.

Here is the new edition of the Animalia exhibition at the Congress Centre! A beautiful escape for lovers of animals. Exhibition and sale of over 500 puppies and kittens. Farmers will be there to advise you and help you in your choice. Also find a selection of farms. It's a show where professionals go to meet the audience to answer their questions. For information, all animals will be sold after a veterinary check. For children, many animations and a new show called Animaliapolis as well as creative workshops (balloon and makeup sculpture) are organized.

Firmly rooted in the traditions of Vallespir, this festival attracts a crazy world every year. In the pagan ritual of the passage from winter to spring, two men dressed as bears enter the village, chasing onlookers and terrorizing young girls. The hunters then organize a hunt and the chase begins through the streets of the village until the final capture and the mock execution... while the crowd celebrates and dances. Unique and fantastic!

This national festival of school and university cinema is primarily intended to develop creative and artistic initiatives in Chartres; it is also an opportunity for exchanges between students, students, teachers and audiovisual professionals. The principle? For a few days, short films (fiction, documentary, reportage, clip, animation…) made by classes or by individual students are submitted to a jury, and screened publicly. At the end of the festival, films that have taken their cue from the game are rewarded. In addition, the Cinema-clap festival is enriched by the screening of professional films, by creative workshops, concert concerts and thematic exhibitions.

At the end of the autumn, from the end of September and the beginning of October, classical music makes the Eure-et-Loir vibrate. Under the artistic direction of Eve Ruggiéri, the Opera Days place the finest opera voices, not only in the cathedral and in Chartres theatre, but also in other rooms in the department. With a rich program, these concerts tend to gather everyone around opera, musical tales and conferences. For information about the 2012 edition, exact dates and rates, please contact the Tourist Office in Chartres… and let yourself be enchanted by these dream voices.

Qualified by its organizers of the 1 ^st LGBT Cultures Festival in Paris during its first edition in 2011, the Paris Circuit Festival is first and foremost a commercial operation to promote LGBT evenings that follow for 6 days (third week of June) in the middle of the afternoon for some. In the 2011 edition, the culture part was reduced to the minimum portion, i. e. three films spread over two days. The overall access price is not accessible to everyone, watch the site for a possible second edition in 2012…

Since 2006, the gay rally in Paris organised by the Men In France association consists of a proposed hiking in the form of a track game, taking place on the streets of Paris by teams of 4 or 5 participants. The rally open to everyone is held at the end of September. Pre-registration before mid-September.

For 8 years, the Paris International Tournament is a gathering of gay and lesbian athletes, but not exclusively, from France and elsewhere. Martial art, synchronized swimming, basketball, football, wrestling, diving or mountain biking, it has about twenty disciplines. Everyone can register for this event to participate in competitions. It takes place every year at the end of May (registrations must be validated before the end of April) in various areas of the capital. With a growing success, especially across borders, the TIP brought together no fewer than 1 500 athletes from 29 European countries in 2011.

Subtitled "When lesbians make movies", this festival was founded in 1989 at the initiative of the association Cineffable which aims to promote women's cinema. It takes place every year in front of an exclusively female audience. More than 50 films are presented each year. The projections give place to debates on lesbianism and feminism. More than 1,500 women participate in conferences, workshops, debates and concerts. Among them, directors, artists and visual artists hold stands and present exhibitions. 24th edition of the festival: from Wednesday, October 31 to Sunday, November 4, 2012, Théâtre de Ménilmontant, 15 rue du retrait - Paris 20e.

The leisure island of Créteil, located a few minutes from Paris, is a place where it is good to relax. The more sporty ones will appreciate the nautical activities which are proposed there. Indeed, the lake of the park will allow you to practice sailing, windsurfing but also canoeing. In summer, the open-air wave pool will also seduce you. If all these activities can be practiced when the temperature rises, others can be proposed to you. All year round you can enjoy the fauna and flora, walks, playgrounds, etc.

Sailing boat competition on the largest freshwater lake in France. The regatta at the Sailing Circle of Bordeaux Shackles-Maubuisson is one of the biggest events at the end of the year and brings together several competitions. Free for the public.

Each year in April, the municipality of Saint-Caprais celebrates pork, designated in the santongeaise language by «goraille». Traditional clothes, old cuisine, patois poitevin saintongeais: everything is gathered to celebrate the land with a word of conviviality. This essential and emblematic feast of the Gabaye culture is the opportunity to reunite people and onlookers around a local traditional meal. Discovery around «pig cooking» workshops. Show, animations on the theme of the farm, bandas, concerts.

The White Queen gives you an appointment to Etauliers on the occasion of the sixteenth edition of Blayais asparagus festival. The taste is in honour with some gastronomic and wine exhibitors, co-op visits, demonstration of recipes and workshops with many chefs and always awareness of sustainable development with his village, and the labelling of responsible demonstration by the General Council.

Over the years, this festival has become a true national reference. It calls on artists from the 4 corners of the world to blow a wind of blues on the city of Charente. Like every time, this new edition will see a succession of concerts that will animate the terraces, the streets of the City of the Word, the Benedictine Garden, the Monks' Cellar, the village hall or the neighboring villages. Improvised, sung, played, the blues and its variants deliver to La Charité their authentic, warm and spontaneous colors.

Mountain bike ride of 25, 40 and 55 kilometers. Departure from the bike relay point in Créon. Registration on site at 8 am.