Events calendar France

The architect Fabian Karpinski drew this privileged place where the works have seen on the garden… Sales of paintings are organized at festivals as well as in Christmas or certain exposure periods. Openings develop throughout the year. In this décor, which recalls the sérinité of creative places, has already taken place the presentations of Haitian paintings, retrospective on modern art, drawings or painting-poetry. Sometimes, an exceptional concert gives the soundtrack to the exemplary models.

There are excellent exhibitions in this place, the strange love story between a man and his city who guided us in 2011 in artistico-fanciful or formalist méandres from New York to Warsaw, those on "From vision to revelation." The views of the storm even brought musical movements to the occasion. Then, with the following, materials served as a foundation for ever more creative forms, trips beyond the heights on themes around the day and the night, with the strange fruité of attendance on the «common theme of the bridge», and «human nothing alone», fascinating the public. 

This is one of the most important international tests of France's obstacle jumping. It is taking place every year in May, for over 50 years. Cherry on the cake, the entrance is free during the 4 days of competition. A bauloise exception that deserves to be underlined! The 5-Star International Jump Contest Competition (CSIO 5 *) offers the opportunity to observe the best riders worldwide. The opportunity to encourage the new number a global, French: Simon Delestre!

The CSIO 1 * welcomes famous amateurs such as Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Julien Courbet, Benjamin Castaldi… In the galleries of the Stade François-André, 30 000 people are expected to be at each edition. Novelty: since 2015, a 20 000 m ² herb car park is available 2 minutes from the stadium.

For more than 20 years now, jazz has been making the capital of the island vibrate! In the heart of August, in the summer torpor, the notes of jazz resound during three nights in the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Free concerts allow the greatest number of people to fully enjoy this music, all in a friendly atmosphere. All styles are present, offering a beautiful diversity!

In the programme: some concerts of various styles, as well as conferences, courses, coffee-philosophy sessions or cinema-goûter, jazz promenades…

On the occasion of the 1 500 th anniversary of the birth of the franc kingdom (512-2012), the Saint-Rémi Museum offers a journey to the th century. De of daily life in the Champagne-Ardenne region, this exhibition is structured around three tombs and their treasures, discovered in 2002 in Saint-Dizier. On 27 November 511, Clovis, king of the Franks baptized in Reims, died. His eldest son, Thierry (Theodoric), inherited most of his kingdom. At the beginning of 512, he chose Reims as the capital. The City of Reims chose this anniversary date to highlight the rich collection of the Musée Saint-Rémi: more than 400 jewels and objects of the daily life of our ancestors, which these people gain in their grave. Beside the fund of the Musée Saint-Rémi, the exhibits of this exhibition: three tombs of the Carolingian Upper Aristocracy in the Kingdom of Reims. There was a young woman and two high-level chiefs, as evidenced by the wealth of their funeral furniture.

Reims and its inescapable "Christmas market", Epernay and its fabulous "Light clothes", Châlons-en-Champagne and its wonderful "Christmas Blanc… Santas in the world ", Fismes and its traditional" Foire de la Saint-Eloi ", four cities dressed in lights to welcome you and share a multitude of events: exhibitions, greedy markets, street animations, outdoor rinks, concerts… The road to the world's crèches: exhibitions, rides, Christmas markets, concerts… will lead you through 40 communes scattered through the Champagne countryside between Reims, Epernay, Châlons-en-Champagne and Fismes.

The masked crane, a symbol bird, is present at Lake Der in winter. At the centre of the theme of these days, the program offers the discovery and observation of the masked crane with bird specialists in their surroundings, presentations on migration, guided tours of the museum, and then we will wait for the return to the dormitory dormitory until sunset.

A few steps from the north shore of the lake, in a green and calm environment, the Der der der der der der der der der der der der der der der der der der der Sol organizes a variety of local producers each year. In addition to telling the incredible history of the disappeared villages, the site offers for the day of various animations, tastings based on autumn fruit and vegetables featuring apple and cucurbits: Pressées apple juice, zucchini jam, squash and pumpkin flakes, compote…

This day gives you the opportunity to rediscover the marks of the past with animations and dedémonstrations the gestures of the harvest. The visitor can better understand haying, ploughing and seedlings… This feast fits well on many stands of local artisans and producers. Local or regional artisans and producers are present to make you taste their specialities: charcuterie, cheese, wine, champagne, spices, preserves, foie gras, snails… Artisans of art also expose their works: wooden control, sculptor, potter, jeweller. A friendly atmosphere.

The Festival itinérant des arts du conte et du récit has been an eagerly-awaited event for over 20 years. For 7 weeks in autumn, professional storytellers criss-cross the region, meeting audiences in village halls, media libraries, schools and even in the great outdoors. It's a festival rich in emotions and discoveries that will delight young and old alike, with shows suitable for all ages. A great opportunity to discover the art of storytelling in all its forms.

During this harvest period of the autumn truffles, mushrooms and fruit, this event will celebrate the land in a moment of celebration and culture. The public will watch the demonstrations of truffle dogs before they go to the nursery nursery of truffle plants and exhibitors around local products. A gastronomic area will allow visitors to enjoy dishes prepared from these seasonal products.

The dark corridors of the Fort du Cognelot play host to the annual Witches' Festival, given that the Thivet and Chalindrey region has a reputation for witchcraft that is rarely disputed. For two days, visitors can enjoy a wide range of entertainment, including a witch's market, theatrical sketches, strolling musicians, jugglers, a witch's labyrinth, face painting for children, a trampoline... The atmosphere is atypical, between false fright and fun! The venue is decorated for the occasion. Everything is in place to celebrate the broom fairies!

Completely free and free of access, these two summer evenings will take the beautiful part, on July 20 and 21 in the current music, in the park of Château de Sablé-sur-Sarthe. The aim of the city's will was to create a popular meeting, a great festive gathering. The implementation of these night concerts and their programming are traditionally left to the good care of the association Intermission. One can really say that the public attracted by this type of demonstration is a heterogeneous public, even intergenerational. The project as such is to be seen in the continuation of the evenings discovered of contemporary music and music of the world which are planned throughout the cultural season of the consenting Stage. Renowned artists participated in the event; Sergeant Garcia, The Caravan passes, Celtic Legends, Scramble, The Rabeats etc. A real springboard for some, a nice moment for others. Everything on a site classified in the directory of historical monuments… Not to be missed.

Did you know that the youngest of us also have their music festival? Here is an excellent initiative of the association Intermission, which contributes greatly to the success of cultural events in the saisons city. The 19 th of July is therefore dedicated to children who reserve numerous animations in 2012. This happy celebration besides being original is unique in the region. In the castle park there will be great scenes where babies can burst. There will also be more intimate performances for toddlers. Singers and musicians will around. Monsters will visit the site. The event is essential and a source of joy for the large and the smaller. There is a family, friends, feet, bike, skate or stroller… The individual entrance is about 8 €. Subject to change. For leisure centres, works councils and other associations, the rate is reduced. A moment filled with laughter, music, and good humour.

This training of musicians no longer has to prove. Internationally recognized, Debussy is a professional quartet that has chosen, since its creation, to support its actions on transmission and sharing. First Grand Prix of the International competition of String Quartet in Evian in 1993, winner of a classical music victory in 1996 (better chamber music training), these four artists took place on the most prestigious scenes; Cité de la musique de Paris, Festival de l'Épau, operas of Lyon, Avignon and Rennes etc. but also international tours passing through Japan, the opera of Geneva, the Wigmore Hall in London. This does not prevent them from being accessible to their audiences, since they are also great teachers who organize, in the province, summer academies and other festivals. Come and listen to them on the scene of the Athena theatre. The opportunity is unique. A moment of grace to share. Christophe Collette (1 ^st violin), Dorian Lamotte (2nd violin), Vincent Deprecq (viola) and Fabrice Bihan (cello).

A festival of "sustainable culture", this event is dedicated to traditional folk music and dance. Performances take place in the citadel of Les Baux-de-Provence, the village of Orgon's arena, chapels, castles, gardens and squares.

Every year, Brest hosts a bagadoù contest organised by the Assemblée des sonneurs Bodadeg Ar Sonerion. The first round takes place at Quartz, and the following rounds in the other Breton departments. Each bagad offers a continuous flow of Breton music of a region or a determined territory for ten minutes. At least half of these performances must be made up of music to dance. In 2015, the event will celebrate its 66th edition.

Painters, draughtsmen, sculptors and photographers from Le Touquet, the Côte d'Opale and beyond come together every year for this show, held at the Palais des Congrès. This 30th^edition will once again introduce the public to artists selected for the originality and quality of their work. These artists will be delighted to meet laymen and amateurs to explain their approach.

The centre for Choreographic Development of Toulouse-Midi-Pyrénées organizes this event featuring contemporary dance performances from France and elsewhere.

This festival is undoubtedly one of the major autumn events. It always attracts an innumerable crowd of music lovers of all kinds, and doesn't just appeal to the youngest among us, since its audience tends to reflect the intergenerational. The program is always highly original, with the organizers' greatest concern being to offer the greatest possible diversity and cultural mix. This is the festival's credo. This commitment to eclecticism always ensures top-quality concerts: Alpha Blondy, Skip The Use, Nina Hagen and Zazie, to name but a few. Big names have set the crowds alight in previous editions. There's no doubt that this year's live concerts will feature both established and up-and-coming artists. Concerts will be held on several stages in Le Mans, including the Centre des Expositions, Salle Jean-Carmet in Allonnes, Salle Coppelia in La Flèche and the Palais des Congrès. For a detailed program of festivities, contact the tourist office or the festival headquarters on rue Jaurès. There's something for everyone.

Breaking away from music festivals, Tinta'mars puts forward the performing arts and has succeeded in developing over the years a real complicity with its audience through puppets, theater, circus, staging that plays with lights... Its programming for young people and all audiences is irresistible and off the beaten track! The excellent actors, but also the sets open the door to a whole world of dreams. We take as much pleasure in going through the scenes as in observing the sparkling eyes of the children, huddled together.

The old Maison Saint-Julien made a successful Rehabilitation a few years ago. The Épidaure Theatre was opened in 2001. It is an agreed stage in a rural setting in Bouloire in Bilurien country. Its management and programming are supported by the talented Company Never 203, which has a very personalized identity since it focuses on street theatre and cinema. On Sunday, June 17, several street shows will animate the surrounding area after a proposed family picnic. With the exception of programming, three regional companies will be entertained; Jacqueline Cambouis Company, the Bruitquicourt Company and the company of L. Thébault and Lydie Lacroix. Come and attend "Miss Orchestra", "Tamer de Sonimaux" and "Happy Church". For any audience.

Every summer, the remains of the Cassine castle come back to life to become the scene of a sound and light show with pyrotechnic effects, unique in its kind in Europe. The spectators embark on a mobile stand that moves over 300 m to discover the largest stage in the Grand Est. Splendid decorations, grandiose staging, all the ingredients are gathered to spend a memorable evening. Robin Hood will have charmed the spectators during the summer of 2022!

It's the friendly, inter-generational rendezvous of the gaming world! Animations, tournaments, exhibition areas, board games, traditional games, simulation games, trading card games, video games, there's something for everyone! Whether you're an occasional gamer, a family gamer or a hard-gamer, this event will give you the chance to meet all the gaming communities, test board games and meet the authors of your favorite games.

The mountains, their wide, snow-covered spaces, their freedom... and their music, which naturally seems to be jazz at altitude. The festival is set to celebrate its ^18th edition in 2024, welcoming new artists for ten days at the very end of January. Around fifteen major dates, twenty Jazz Bars and twenty off-piste Jazz events throughout the Briançonnais region, from Serre-Chevalier to Montgenèvre on the snow-covered heights. Internationally renowned artists perform under the stars.

The festival takes its name from the wave that travels up the Seine and Risle rivers to Pont-Audemer. For two to three weeks, concerts, hot-air ballooning, torchlight descents, street art, sports and leisure activities follow one another around town, not forgetting the children's Mascaret, all free of charge and attracting thousands of spectators. A grand concert and fireworks display closes the Mascarets festival, combining regional discoveries and internationally acclaimed artists on the weekend of July 14.

Welcome to medieval festivities in Colmars! Set in a magnificent setting of ancient stones steeped in history, the weekend features a wide range of events: music concerts, horse and bird of prey shows, medieval meals, lectures, old trades, battles, old-fashioned flag-throwing... Large craftsmen's market in the town squares. And if you'd like to join in the fun, rent a costume. Days rich in learning and contemplation, both visual and auditory!

The ^38th edition of La Semaine de la Poésie, organized as part of Printemps des Poètes, is much more than just a festival in the Clermont-Ferrand area. It brings poetry and contemporary authors to a wide audience, and offers a wide range of cultural activities for sharing: meetings, readings, writing workshops, screenings, lectures... Poets meet students in their classes, from kindergarten to university. In 2024, the festival's patron was Ariane Dreyfus.