CARNAVAL D’ARCACHON
Read moreThe Arcachon Carnival theme this year is «Arcachon Carnival and its funny machines». Travel in time and in various universes, a true pleasure for eyes in a beautiful atmosphere.
LA FÉE DES ARTS
Read moreAfter having worked for nearly 20 years with teenagers and having directed musical comedy shows, Valérie Saint Clair created this company specializing in event entertainment. Birthdays, musical shows, for Christmas or Halloween, this passionate person proposes varied and quality services. Balloon decoration or sculpture, artistic make-up, creative workshops, temporary tattoos... many animations are available so that your event is successful. Valerie adapts to each request.
LA FÊTE DES ROSIÈRES
You follow step by step the very formal wedding of the Rosière through the ...Read more
LA COUPE D'EUROPE DE MONTGOLFIÈRES
Read moreLike champagne bubbles in crystal glass, colorful balloons slide into the Ciel sky. It is the rendezvous of dozens of balloons coming to compete for four days for the European Cup, which is only taking place in odd years. 2009 is the 16 th edition and the 20 th World Women's Cup.
FÊTE DE LA TRUFFE DE SARLAT
Since 2014, the truffle embalms the streets and squares of the city of ...Read more
MARCHÉ DE NOËL FRANCO-ALLEMAND
Read moreThe Place des Cinq Cantons continues to be a great success, as it is transformed to welcome some thirty artisans. Like every year, the heart of the market will beat to the rhythm of the German village, where visitors will find, in a typical atmosphere, the gastronomic specialities and traditional products of Ansbach, Anglet's twin town in Bavaria. An event not to be missed, with plenty of gift ideas, entertainment, fairy-tale decorations and illuminations...
FÊTE DE LA TOMATE
Read moreTo close the summer season, Marmande is planning a major gourmet celebration around its red star. The former Tomato Fiesta, now known as the Fêtes de Marmande, returns to its roots! On the menu: two lively days with a large farmers' market, cooking competitions and gourmet stands featuring tomatoes in all their forms. Of course, this festival also involves the Confrérie de la Tomate de Marmande, a PGI tomato with a new label. The knights of the Confrérie de Tomate de Marmande will be inducted into the order, as is only fitting.
FESTIVITÉS DE NOËL À NIORT
The city of Niort has a number of activities in store to celebrate ...Read more
LES FÊTES DE LA MADELEINE
Five days of festivities in July in Mont-de-Marsan, with plenty of street ...Read more
CONCOURS DU MEILLEUR PÂTÉ DE PÉRIGUEUX
Read moreThe combination of foie gras (60%) surrounded by fine pork stuffing and truffles (3%) is even tastier as it ages. Good news! Because the 2020 edition of this gastronomic event having been cancelled, 2021 will be an even better year for connoisseurs. The promotion of this product, which is several hundred years old and bears the name of the city, is ensured by the pâté brotherhood, in red and green costume. The annual competition is open to professionals from the Dordogne.
LES FÊTES DE SAINT-SEVER
Opening of peñas and bodegas, bandas parade, concerts, trail, bullfight, ...Read more
FÊTE DE L'ASPERGE
Read moreIn the asparagus capital of the region, some thirty exhibitors liven up this regional festival that kicks off the season. Asparagus takes pride of place, along with flowers, strawberries, honeys and local meats.
The farmers' market includes a velouté meal. At the end of the afternoon, it's time for the World Bundling Championship. The rules of the game: each bundle must weigh 1 kg, be tied with 2 rubber bands, and none must be broken. The day ends with a giant asparagus omelette. Entertainment and bandas. Ideal for families.
FÊTE DU FOUR À PAIN
Read moreAn initiative of the 4 Vents du Bouglonnais association and retired bakers. In 1960, Ivan, the last baker in the village to make wood-fired bread, closed up store, and the smell of freshly baked bread ceased to hang over Bouglon. In 2015, bread and heritage enthusiasts restored the village's communal oven, and since then, a bread festival has been held in Bouglon in early summer. On the program: bread-making and baking in the communal oven, a "auberge espagnole" at lunchtime, and the opportunity to bake your own dishes in the oven.
FÊTES DE LA PLAGE
Concerts, dances, bandas, sports and traditional entertainment for young ...Read more
PÉRIGUEUX VINTAGE DAYS
Dive into the Vintage madness on the occasion of this great weekend where ...Read more
FÊTE DE L'ESPADRILLE
In Mauléon, on August 15, espadrille race, reconstructed espadrille-making ...Read more
CARNAVAL DE BAYONNE
Celebrated for 40 years, with San Panzar Day on Saturday, traditional ...Read more
ANIMATIONS AU CHÂTEAU DE DURAS
Read moreSummer 2024 will see the château come alive:
- Cloak-and-dagger show with the Musketeers. From July 6 to 24, daily at 2.30pm (duration 30 minutes).
- Falconry show with birds of prey flying over the audience. From July 6 to 24 daily at 4.30pm, from July 25 to August 25 daily at 2.30pm
- Tournament of chivalry from July 25 to August 25 daily at 5.30pm (duration 40 minutes).
- Equestrian fire show, every Friday from July 26 to August 23 at 10.30pm.
GARONNE EN FÊTE
Read more"Garonne en fête" celebrates the Garonne River. On this day, the Agen conurbation creates an event around water. Not only sports, but also culture and local delicacies are in the spotlight. The program includes canoe trips down the Garonne, a trail race, an eco-rando walk, bike rides, Garonne Plage and a local farmers' market. A festive family event not to be missed. More information on the website.
SPECTACLE 4D AU CHÂTEAU DE DURAS
Every summer, a sensational mapping projected on the castle of Duras whose ...Read more
ATELIER DESTINATION HALLOWEEN
Read moreEvery year, Destination Agen celebrates Halloween, which has become one of the city's must-see events. On the afternoon of Thursday, October 31, children will have the opportunity to listen to tales in the spooky and singular atmosphere of a haunted house located in the medieval heart of the city of Agen. After the chills and shivers, the afternoon will continue with a mask-making workshop and a well-deserved snack.
FÊTE DES BOEUFS GRAS
Read moreIn this country, breeders are numerous and so are butchers. Because we love meat! The fête des boeufs gras is a popular event, with visitors flocking in early in the morning. The highlight of the day is at 10:30 a.m., when the fattened oxen are paraded through the town from the Ateliers de la Source, followed by the blessing of the oxen by Pépé Lescourège. The festival is enlivened by local bandas. At midday, you'll be treated to butcher's delicacies. On-site refreshments and numerous stalls (oysters, goat's cheese, honey, desserts). Inflatable structures for children.
RENCONTRES INTERNATIONALES FOLKLORIQUES ENFANTINES
Read moreBetter known by its acronym, the RIFE, puts the children of the world in the spotlight every summer, inviting numerous groups of young dancers, acrobats and musicians. Direction cultures, arts and popular traditions from here (regional ensembles) and elsewhere (Mexico, Ukraine, etc.). As a family, you will admire the presence of these budding artists, as well as their colourful costumes. An event that will undoubtedly arouse vocations... Refreshment bar, concerts.
MONGOLFIADE DE THOUARS
Read moreThe ultimate family event, organized by the Montgolfières en Thouarsais association. The show takes to the skies, with some forty balloons and mini hot-air balloons taking to the skies (with the possibility of flying a cuddly toy), aeromodelling shows, fireworks and the marvellous Night Glow parade. You can also try your hand at cloudhopper ballooning. On land, you can browse the garage sale, eat and even go hiking (booking required, 3 euros). Children's games and entertainment.
FOIRE MÉDIÉVALE
Around the fortified castle, the streets come alive, falcons and horses put ...Read more
LES TCHANQUETAS
Read moreIn the way of festivals, it is a true holiday village that offers you on the park and Pereire beach. Accompanying the regatta of the "18 hours to the sailing" of Arcachon, the event wants to be festive, greedy but also musical. It is in July that epicurean meet, 2017 celebration the 15 th edition of the Tchanquetas. It's five days dedicated to the celebration and dancing with jazz and Latin music. Enjoy tapas, or dine in the enchanting surroundings of the pool and its sunset.
FETE D'ARCACHON
Read moreOn 25 March, this is the day of the Annunciation. The city of Arcachon offers the pretext for organising the city's employer's party every year. It is an opportunity to celebrate the heritage, culture and traditions of the city. History tells us that a monk would have prayed on the beach for a crew in distress and that his prayers were fulfilled. He finds shortly after a statue of the Virgin Mary in alabaster. Since then, worship is celebrated by a mass celebrated in the basilica and procession on the jetty of the Seafaring chapel followed by a wine of honour. Two days of celebration in honour of people of the sea in the friendliness and good mood (games, flea, concerts…). To discover or rediscover.
FOIRE A LA FRAISE
Sainte-Bazeille is known for its strawberry fair in May with producers' ...Read more
FESTIVAL DES AMANDIERS EN FLEURS
A local festival to showcase local nut orchards and the rural lifestyle so ...Read more
FÊTE DU JEU AU BASTIDEUM
Open from April to November, the Bastideum is installed in the bastide. The ...Read more
CHASSE AUX OEUFS AUX JARDINS D'EYRIGNAC
Read moreIt's time to immerse yourself in a most important investigation: finding Monsieur Lapin thanks to 2 animations. One for 5- to 7-year-olds, "A la recherche de Monsieur Lapin", and the other for 8- to 12-year-olds, "Top secret, le livret d'enquête de l'inspecteur Artaban". Budding investigators will be on the hunt for clues to complete their playbook and gain access to the chocolate treasure. This event is organized in partnership with Chocolats Bovetti, Terrasson.
CARNAVAL DE BRANTÔME
Read morelisted as part of France's inventory of intangible cultural heritage, the Brantôme carnival keeps the tradition of the Occitan carnival alive. In the run-up to Easter, the carnival is traditionally a time for feasting and merrymaking before the Lenten season. Today, the dates are more widespread in Brantôme, as they are in Périgueux, Nontron with the Soufflaculs, Bergerac, Sarlat and other towns. Make-up, fancy dress, singing and dancing, before setting fire to the vile carnival man known as Pétassou. It's all in good fun, and confetti is the order of the day.
MARCHÉS AU GRAS
Read moreAs at every farmers' market in the Dordogne department, this is the season for producers' stalls featuring ducks and geese in all their finery. February is the season to cook carcass soup or prepare preserves for the coming season. On the markets, there's plenty to keep you busy all day long. Award-winning markets, tastings, initiations and gourmet meals. Come and taste the grilled "demoiselles" (duck aiguillettes) or the carcass soup.
COMITÉ DES FÊTES DE JABREILLES LES BORDES
Read moreThe Comité des Fêtes de Jabreilles-les-Bordes is a voluntary association that organizes various events in the town. However, you can check out their Facebook page for updates on their activities. Jabreilles-les-Bordes is a small town located.
BLIB FESTIVAL BIÈRES BORDEAUX
The Craft Beer Festival offers four days of craft beer events and ...Read more
BORDEAUX RHUM FESTIVAL
The Bordeaux Rhum Festival features over 100 rum brands at 50 stands, ...Read more
LES SPIRITIVES
Les Spiritives is a place where the pleasures of the table meet the art of ...Read more