Theatre

Once every 5 to 7 years, world’s biggest tall sail ships (multi-mast) come to Rouen for 10 days of festivities. Then on the last day, all of them sail out to the ocean under the watchful eyes of millions of spectators.

Provins Medieval Festival

Jun102023

Jun112023

Location: Provins

Festivals

Europe’s biggest medieval festival held in the Unesco World Heritage site of Provins. One weekend at the foot of an old castle, celebrating like they used to centuries ago.

24 Hours of Le Mans

Jun102023

Jun112023

Location: Le Mans

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Cars | Races

The 24 Hours car race of Le Mans is legendary. It is the most well known, and the oldest, car endurance race in the world, and has been raced in Le Mans since 1923.

Paris Air Show

Jun192023

Jun252023

Location: Le Bourget, Paris

Aeronautical | Airshows

The Paris Air Show, the biggest in its kind, is held every 2 years (alternating with the UK). The trade and professionals are welcomed starting on the 1st day, general visitors can see the airplanes 4 days later.

Festival de Avignon

Jul62023

Jul292023

Location: Avignon

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Festivals | Music | Theatre

Considered as one of France's biggest and oldest (first festival was in 1947) festivals of performing art, the Festival of Avignon is a must for anyone who is into music and performing arts.