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June events

1-26th
“Printemps des Comediens” festival in Montpellier is an important event within the region with numerous theatrical productions and street entertainment.
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16-17th
Le Mans 24hrs
This annual event attracts speed freaks from around Europe. Watch out if you’re planning an excursion that involves going anywhere near the town - most of the roads around town are closed and the “deviations” will be busy and time-consuming.
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18-25th
Nice Jazz Festival
This is one of Europe’s major jazz festivals with an eclectic mix of musicians and attracting large numbers of spectators to watch the evening concerts against a magnificent, historical backdrop.
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30th
Gay Pride Parade, Paris
Although the route is rarely confirmed until the last minute, it would be hard to miss this annual extravaganza.
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30th
Fete des Vins du Roussillon (Roussillon Wine Fair), Perpignan.
This is one of the region’s annual vinicultural events with over 50 vineyards offering a chance to sample their wares in the Place de la Republique.
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28th June -1st July
Formula 1 French Grand Prix, Magny Cours.
Visitors begin to arrive with the first of the teams at the beginning of the week but the fun really starts on the Thursday. Visitors this year can imagine themselves as a F1 driver with a pit walk or a stroll along the circuit itself following the race. And there’s a concert on the 30th to let your hair down before the final ceremonies on Sunday.
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28th June - 1st July
PGA Open France, Le Golf National near Paris
The Alston French Open celebrates its 101st year, ever-growing in popularity and prestige. The Albatros Course in Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines has named each of its 18 holes this year and expects to welcome at least 20 European champions.
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July

6-27th
Festival d’Avignon
This is one of France’s oldest theatrical festivals, showing a range of different productions including Shakespeare
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6-30th
Carcassone Festival
This month-long festival enjoys a full programme of opera, chamber music, pop, modern dance, ballet and theatre. Performances this year include Joe Cocker, Lord of the Dance, Patrick Bruel, Paolo Nutini, Robert Plant and Zucchero.
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7-8th
Fetes Medeviales (Medieval fair), Bayeux
Step back in time for a weekend of historical festivities in the ancient town of Bayeux.
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7-29th
Tour de France This annual cycling tour starts in London, making its way down the eastern regions of France, along the Mediterranean coast and back across France until it reaches the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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14th
Bastille Day is a French national holiday which commemorates the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, marking the beginning of the French Revolution. Today the occasion is celebrated throughout the country with local fetes, funfairs, parades and spectacular firework displays.

In Paris, there are impressive military parades throughout the morning, followed by dancing in Bastille Square and fireworks at the Trocadero in the evening. But the festivities are enjoyed up and down France, with popular firework displays planned in a number of tourist destinations including Cannes, Marseille, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Poitiers and Bergerac.
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13-15th
Tables de Roxane et Cyrano (Cyrano’s Food & Wine Fair), Bergerac
This annual event offers visitors the opportunity to savour a multitude of regional delights and specialities.
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13-22nd
Jazz a Juan, Juan les Pins
With a selection of great musical performances and attracting the beautiful people from around the Cote d’Azur, this annual jazz festival has become the height of cool in the height of summer.
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14-22nd
Festival de Cornouille, Quimper
Celebrating its 84th year, this “Cornish” festival is one of the highlights in the Breton calendar
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19th June - 13th July
Festival de Marseille This contemporary festival attracts new artists and participants each year, with the intention of sharing the cultural diversity of the city with a wide audience.
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20 & 27th
Night Markets, Bergerac
Make the most of the warm summer evenings with a wander around the evening markets in the centre of Bergerac this July
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31st July - 18th Aug
Menton Music Festival, Menton
An eclectic musical programme in a stunning venue, open to the night skies and overlooking the sea
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August

1-5th
Festival de Bayonne
The South West town of Bayonne, famous for its cured ham and picturesque old town, celebrates its heritage each year with cow races, Basque dancing, candlelit procession and live music.
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3-8th
Fete du Jasmin, Grasse
This traditional festival marks the beginning of the jasmine harvest with a celebration of all things provencale
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3-12th
Interceltic Festival, Lorient
An important event in the celtic calendar, this year’s festival celebrates all things Scottish with live music and dancing.
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4th
Fete du Lac d’Annecy
This annual festival culminates in a dramatic firework display reflected in the clear waters of the lake.
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15th
Loire Wine Fair, Pouilly sur Loire
One in a series of regional wine fairs, here visitors will be able to taste one of Burgundy’s finest whites, Pouilly Fume as well as numerous other local gourmet delights.
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15-19th
Fete des Filets Bleus, Concarneau
The festival of the “blue sails” is one of Brittany’s summer highlights, attracting holidaymakers and locals alike from around the region. There is live music each evening in the main square with large food tents and fairground rides. The final evening culminates with a grand firework display over the old town.
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25-26th
Wines of France Festival, Sancerre
Sample some of the country’s finest wines in Sancerre this summer. There will be tastings and opportunities to buy from more than 40 “appellations”
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