Here is what’s up next in the schedule of annual events:
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Sat03Jun2017Sun04Jun2017La Ferte-Alais
La Ferte Alais aeronautical show, the "red baron" aircraft
A spectacular and well organised aeronautical meeting and show, with lots of flying displays, and even vintage uniformed people on the ground. Great atmosphere.
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Wed21Jun2017All over France
Magnitoz blues band playing
Every year during the longest day (21st of June), which is also the official start of summer, every city, town and even village in France organises the "Fete de la Musique"; the yearly Music Feast/Festival. Apart from the officially organised musical events, everyone is allowed to go out in the streets and parks and play music until the wee hours of the morning. Professionals, amateurs and newbies; everyone can play. A unique event.
Click here to read more about the Fete de la Musique at the organiser's site.
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Fri30Jun2017Sat05Aug2017Lyon
Main Roman theatre on the Fourviere hill of 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. Music, dance, show ... it's all there.
Imagine attending a festival in a theatre built over 2,000 years ago and that seats 10,000 people.
Tip: Do not plan to come by car. There is no parking space. Use the public transportation.
Tip: Umbrellas for forbidden. Use hats.Click here to access the organiser's program and introduction.
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Thu06Jul2017Wed26Jul2017Avignon
Festival of Avignon
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.
Between 35 and 50 performances during the month, with a total of about 300 performances.
The festival is held in some 20 locations throughout Avignon.
Click here to access the organiser's web site for more information and schedules.
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Fri04Aug2017Sun13Aug2017Lorient
Lorient Interceltic Festival (c) Interceltic Festival
One of the biggest Celtic festivals in the world, held every year in Brittany.
Every year, one country is the main attraction.
Click here to access the Lorient Interceltic Festival organiser's web site.
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Sat28Oct2017Sun05Nov2017
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Sat28Oct2017Sun05Nov2017Le Havre
Opening the sails before the race start at the Transat Jacques Vabre
Every two years, some 40 sail yachts in 4 different categories, each manned by 2 skippers set off on a timed race taking the old coffee routes between Le Havre and South America.
One week before the race, all the boats are in the docks for all to admire. It's a big event, and the race village is full of people.
The event week starts on the 28th of October, the race itself starts on the 5th of November.
Click here to read more about this epic sail event on our site.
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