Here is what’s up next in the schedule of annual events:
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Sat08Sep2018Sun16Sep2018Dieppe
Kite flying festival of Dieppe
Once a year, the city of Dieppe sees some 700,000 people flocking to see the international kite flying festival.
On the last Saturday, it is time for the World Championship Kite Flying. The whole beach are is dedicated to kits, with many stands selling you kites and their accessories.
Click here to access the organiser's program and introduction.
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Thu06Jun2019Sun16Jun2019Rouen
Exit of Rouen's Armada of tall sail ships
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. A unique event.
Click here to read more about the Grande Armada tall ships parade on our site.
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Mon17Jun2019Sun23Jun2019Paris
2017 Paris Air Show poster
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 19th, general visitors can see the airplanes between the 23rd and 25th of June.
Every 2 years, 100,000's of airplane lovers gather here to see air stunts and fly-overs by commercial and military aircraft, from the very latest to the oldest.
It is always well attended internationally, with fans coming from all over the world. Hotels and campings display "no vacancies" since most are booked a year in advance. So if you're planning to see this mythical air display and show, better book well in advance.
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