3-4 March 2007
Down on the farm.
The countryside comes to Paris this month with the International Agricultural Fair at the Porte de Versailles.  A popular event with locals, the event follows three themes:

• “Animals” where you can admire rare breeds and livestock.
• “Products” where you can taste the gastronomic delights from across the country.
• “Nature” which offers an educative look at farming practices. 

Find out more and buy your tickets by following the link above.

Car hire from Charles de Gaulle airport from £17  

10-11 March 2007
Going, going, gone!
Visit the International Art and Antiques Fair in Maastricht Open daily from 9 -18 March (9h-19h) at the Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre, this leading Art and Antiques Fair has been praised as "better than visiting a top museum" with a variety of exhibits from Faberge and Flemish Old Masters to contemporary British art.  There will also be a number of special lectures, exhibitions and cultural events around the city to both entertain and educate visitors.

Car hire in Maastricht from £20
Car hire from Schipol Airport from £20

17-18 March 2007
Cheers!
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day stateside and enjoy the original US St Patrick’s Parade in Boston on Sunday 18th.  If you only have a couple of days to explore this historic city, the hop on/off trolley bus tour offers good value for money but remember to save some time for a beer at everyone’s favourite bar!  If you have more time Salem is about 30 minutes drive out of Boston and offers an intriguing look back in time to the country’s Puritan past and the infamous witch trials.

Car hire in Boston from £15

24-25 March 2007
And all that Jazz!
Immerse yourself in the best of innovative jazz music at the Grenoble Jazz Festival  (14 - 31 March).  Saturday’s programme includes a performance by the Branford Marsalis Quartet.  For more information, please follow the link above.  For a spot of sightseeing, take the cable car up to the strategic alpine “Bastille” - these extensive fortifications offer a fantastic view of the city and surrounding peaks.

Car hire in Grenoble from £17

31st March - 1st April 2007 
From France to the Himalayas
The 55th International Toulouse Festival brings together over 830 exhibitors to demonstrate new and innovative products, including gadgets from gardening and leisure to cookery and well-being.  New this year is a large, dedicated exhibition to promote tourism in Tibet and the Himalyas.