Religious

Festival Nuits de Fourviere

May312023

Jul282023

Location: Lyon

Once a year on the ruins of an enormous Roman theatre built in the year 15 BC on the Fourviere hill of Lyon, a 2 months long festival is held.

Tall Ships Armada

Jun82023

Jun182023

Location: Rouen

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Sail

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.