Events calendar France

Organised by the association Les Amis du Four du Mitan, this animation celebrates bread, with demonstration of wheat pressing, blessing of breads, tastings and sales of local products, Provençal meals, in a mood of the beginning of the century, with groups of traditional costumes.

Mange Lille! brings together chefs, producers and artisans with a common goal: to promote gastronomy by showcasing Lille's culinary talents through a variety of events. From cooking competitions to tastings, themed evenings and other activities, the collective promotes the region's rich but little-known terroir. This unique local project gives as many people as possible the opportunity to discover new, accessible and up-to-the-minute addresses, brilliantly run by a host of inspired young chefs.

Every two years, in September, the banks of the Loire are dressed in their finest finery and come alive with a thousand lights during the Festival de Loire, an event that moves the crowds. On the programme: exhibitions, jousting and lock-keeping demonstrations, boat races and parades, sailing demonstrations, tow horses, shows and street entertainment for all, concerts... This beautiful festival, an opportunity to travel back in time to the Loire navy, is the largest in Europe in terms of river navy.

Laughter and applause can often be heard coming straight from this little café-théâtre. That's right! The Médoc océan has its own café-théâtre, opposite the church in Carcans bourg. It's a wonderful initiative, thanks to Nathalie and Xavier. The shows are open to all, with special performances for young audiences and special evenings on New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. The venue has lived up to its reputation: people travel from far and wide for these evenings of laughter and relaxation! And before the curtain rises, we sit down to enjoy a few tapas.

Go back in time and dive into the heart of another era: the Middle Ages. Every spring, the Remois pay tribute to Joan of Arc who succeeded in leading Charles VII to Reims so that he could be sacred in the cathedral. Over the course of a weekend, the Cité des Sacres returns to its former costumes and customs and offers you an exceptional programme: pyrotechnic shows, sounds and lights, concerts, falconry, fire-eaters, jugglers... not to mention the medieval village, with its camps and market and the torchlight parade of Jeanne in armour.

When you visit Turckheim, you can't miss the night watchman's round, a real institution. During the tourist season, the watchmaker gives you an appointment every night at 10:00 p. m. before the Guard Corps for his round-time round of sixteen stops. It will make you discover the neighborhoods of the city, with its history of historical anecdotes, traditional singing and small notes of humor. " Han sori zu Fir und Liacht " (translate" take care of the hearth and candle "): that was the recommendation that the night watchman addressed to his fellow citizens when he started his service. It was also the reason for this municipal employment: monitor the streets and alert the fire. Turckheim's last "real" watchman died during the battles of the liberation of the Colmar Pocket until in 1953, the company of history Wickram decided to honor this character. Today, four of them have taken over and relayed during the tourist season: Jean-Luc Killy, Jean Lihrmann, Louis Meyer and Marcel Sattler. A magical show, full of folklore, to discover from May 1 to October 31.

The 12 th edition of this festival not like the others is even more exciting than the previous ones! Happenings, projections, various expos take place for three days in various places in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines: to the theater, to Saint Pierre-sur-l 'Haste church, to the Café du Parc and to the Savonnerie, but also to the municipal swimming pool! Music, in all its forms, serves as a red thread between the projection of a movie on Nick Cave and the forefirst of the stories of Rodolphe Burger (film directed by Yvan Schreck on the heights of Orbey), the opening of a photo expo by Jacques Higelin, and of course pop concerts., rock, electro… Genres blend, cultures break around around artists… and real sizes. In the Silver Val d 'Argent of the creators as diverse as Olivier Cadiot, Herman Düne, Jeanne Balibar, Rachid Taha, Dominique A or Thomas Dutronc… This year Laurent Garnier, Jeanne Added, Erik Truffaz, Winter Family and other friends of Kat Onoma decided to answer!

A success that has not weakened since 1996. Saint-Quentin, the first town to have a true sandy beach in its centre, welcomes a water space every year. The exotic atmosphere is attractive and the palms and bathrooms are lit on the square. The smaller ones will appreciate the paddling pool and duck fishing. The parents will enjoy a break or will still be tempted by a little swim. Note that many other sports activities are proposed: climbing, boxing initiation, beach-soccer… The pleasures of the beach just a few steps from home! The town hall announces 295 000 visitors on the beach of Town hall and 118 200 visitors on the beach of l'Isle.

In August, from 10 am to midnight, discover on the Parmentier square exhibitors from all over the African continent: market of local products, catering and gustatory discoveries, sculptors, bronze workers, griot, storyteller, awale, films, exhibitions, animations, concerts, workshops for children... A real meeting and many exchanges between our two continents and the different cultures that make up this immense Africa. Conferences animate this market. Every evening, free concerts will be held in the grain hall.

At the initiative of the Fédération des Syndicats de producteurs de l'appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this wine fair is organised every spring in April. There are 80 to 85 estates of the appellation, we discover the great diversity of Châteauneuf wines. Thematic workshops to perfect your knowledge of wine are organized within the show. The 11th edition will be held at the beginning of April!

A former ^14th-century convent that has been completely renovated and restored, this prestigious building houses Rennes' convention center in the heart of the city. With a 1,000-seat auditorium, a 500-seat auditorium, a 400-seat nave, a 3,000-person catering area and 25 committee rooms, this high point of Rennes' cultural scene hosts conferences and symposia, as well as prestigious exhibitions (Pinault collection), various trade fairs(Vintage, Real Estate...) and concerts by the Orchestre National de Bretagne.

The Arras Christmas market, which takes place in the prestigious setting of the Grand-Place, has become, over the years, one of the most important markets north of Paris and the largest in the region! With more than a hundred exhibitors, it is the equivalent of a new pedestrian district entirely dedicated to the preparation of Christmas Eve that rolls out its red carpet to visitors. The Christmas market is centered on tradition and the quality of the products sold: designer jewelry, accessories, handicrafts, ethnic gifts, gastronomic specialties... Children and adults can go on the skating rink, take a ride on the carousel, try out the Ferris wheel or take part in one of the many activities organized for the occasion... Not to be missed to fully enter this magical period of Advent!

After Paris Beach, Niort Beach starts at summer time. Since 2006, the municipal sports service, the tourist office, the agglomeration community and the Niortaises associations have been mobilizing all summer to animate the Pre Leroy. Sports, cultural and leisure activities are open to all, children, adolescents and adults. They are also proposed to children of leisure centres on reserved slots. To choose: archery, bicross, beach volleyball, sandball, trampoline, taekwondo, fencing and acrobatic parcours through the poplar and chestnut trees of the park… and as any good beach that respects: it's free!

Every year, the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle fills up with wine lovers during the last weekend of November, the last month of the harvest. Montpellier celebrates the vine and wine with passion, on Fridays and Saturdays, and welcomes a wine-growing village where you are sure to find one of the agricultural wonders that make the wines of Occitania! Filled with sugar and gilded by the sun, the winegrowers select their grape varieties and always strive to live from their passion for wine while drawing quality wine production from the land. During these 2 days, you will benefit from conferences, blind tastings, wine bar, musical entertainment.

And on Sundays, the festival continues in the cellars and estates of the Montpellier area with tastings. Over the last few years, the events have brought together more than 125,000 people at each party!

Nature is Bike is the only festival of its kind dedicated to gravel in Europe. For this^4th edition, from June 14 to 16, 2024, the village will take place in the enchanting natural setting of Lac de Maine. It will host the gravel and adventure bike show, a forum and numerous events. Participants will be offered 7 routes: the Gravel Loire Legend, starting in Angers, with its 500 km of trails, as well as festive "rides" open to the general public, such as the "Angers guinguette". New: Bikepacking, 280 km of cycling and bivouac!

In May, organized by cultural Alternative, in partnership with the City of Saint-Dizier, the festival of school and amateur troops of the Champagne-Ardenne region, all framed by professionals, presents about thirty pieces across the city.

Over the years, the Brive Book Fair has become a not-to-be-missed event with around a hundred literary encounters. The event welcomes over 400 authors and illustrators of general literature, children's literature and comics. The Brive Book Fair is organized by the City of Brive, with the help of partner booksellers, faithful private partners, the support of the Centre national du livre, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Département de la Corrèze and numerous media.

The roadstead of Brest is the ideal place to learn to sail in Brittany. Youenn Creach is an experienced sailor who welcomes you aboard his magnificent boat for a week or a half-day of sailing. It is a sailing school approved by the French Sailing Federation. Whatever your level, you will progress during immersive courses. This association also offers sport and health sessions, team building, thematic courses (navigation on a map) and support for the organization of nautical events.

Every other year, some 150 troupes from 5 continents come to present their puppet shows! Now a worldwide event, it is aimed more at adults than children, who will nevertheless find plenty to dream about. Poetry is on every street corner in Charleville-Mézières. There's also an "off" festival version, which brings the city's streets to life like an urban fairy tale. See you in 2025!

A large-scale show... Not to be confused with the "Pesage", a more technical event. The "Grande Parade" has a very heroic feel to it, presenting the first protagonists of the legendary 24-hourendurance race. At previous editions, we were able to get up close to champions with impressive track records. Tom Christensen, for example, is still the stuff of dreams, with seven victories to his name. Specialists such as Henri Pescarolo, Graham Hill and Mario Andretti have also previously taken part. More recently, Jacques Villeneuve, Sébastien Bourdais and Sébastien Loeb took part in the exhibition. There's something exciting about being able to get up close and personal with all these people. A standing ovation is given at every turn. The parade also celebrates three drivers in particular, who are presented with a trophy: the one who takes pole position in qualifying, the one who achieves the best lap time and the inevitable "Rookie", i.e. the competitor discovering the Le Mans scene for the very first time. This event is truly unique. Jubilant effects in store!

The association Romances à Dienné was created in 2021 and organizes, in collaboration with the town hall, the literary fair dedicated to all types of romances. The fair lasts 2 days and welcomes about a hundred authors, local, national and international, as well as 9 publishing houses. During this event, you can meet your favorite authors and discover new ones. You will also attend round table conferences and readings by authors. Julie Dauge, author and president of the association, makes it a point of honor to collaborate with several local actors, in order to make this festival even more beautiful. The pupils of the school of the commune work all year long to make bookmarks, the association of floral art takes care of all the decoration of the commune for the event and the committee of associations is in charge of the restoration on the spot. A free shuttle is also available for authors and visitors to reach the fair from the Poitiers train station. A fair where the key words are meetings, discoveries and exchanges!

Les Tablées de Vic has become one of the most original events of the summer... and one of the most delicious. A culinary extravaganza based on local produce and prepared by regional and national chefs, this is the simple recipe for a more-than-perfect event. With music, concerts, entertainment, good humor and gastronomic shows, over 3,000 visitors have already taken their places in the hall to taste and admire these artists in the midst of their creations. Three days of festivities just the way we like them!

Since 2013, rue de la Moselle, thanks to die-hard street art enthusiasts such as Lynda Freyman, who organises a number of events around art with local artists or artists from elsewhere, the great wall at 9, rue de la Moselle has been used as an ephemeral painting to the delight of passers-by and street art enthusiasts. Each month, an artist is invited to express himself through a personal and large-scale work that remains on display for a month, in full view of everyone, directly in the street, giving it a different and ephemeral touch each time and adding to the renewed dynamism of this part of the city centre. In front of the WALL, you can't remain indifferent!

Mulhouse has more than one trump card up its sleeve, and water is one of them! With its rivers and canals.... The city is making water visible and accessible again. This summer, the Canal du Rhône au Rhin will be the place to be on vacation! Between Michèle's guinguette and the magnificent Square du Général de Gaulle, you'll have your feet in the water! Not forgetting, of course, the brand-new Parc des Terrasses on the banks of the Ill, close to the market. Entertainment all summer long!

Running fans will not miss this urban trail that allows you to visit some of the city's attractions while practicing your favorite sport. 12.6 km long, this race starts at the town hall and ends at Place de la Réunion, but to get there, you'll have to suffer a little! The route offers streets, forests and paths. Brunstatt's formidable staircases are only the appetizer as we wait for the long climb into the woods that leads us to a great viewpoint that we barely have time to enjoy. Because the terrible rise of rue Ambroise-Paré and its 14% slope awaits us! Then we go down and the reward is at the end!