Here you will find a list of upcoming events in the regions of our quality rental holiday homes. Listings, photos and reviews and on-site reporting, including the Carcassonne Festival of Music and the Cannes Film Festival. Classical and contemporary music, gastronomy, exhibitions, professional and amateur sporting events. And some lesser-known events such as the Chestnut Festival in Olargues, one of the most beautiful villages in France!
On 14 July, France observes la Fête nationale – the national festival – or more simply, le quatorze Juillet – the 14th of July. In English, we tend to call it Bastille Day, fixing our attention on the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, when the medieval fortress and royal prison – and symbol of absolute power – was seized by revolutionaries. But the day also looks towards the Fête de la Fédération of 1790, a great civic gathering held one year later on the Champ de Mars, when France briefly imagined itself remade around unity and the promise of a new political age.
Cannes has always understood the glamour of a little theatre. Long before the black cars and the ceremonial ascent of the Palais steps, this small fishing town had already begun rehearsing its role as a place of refuge. In the 1830s, Lord Brougham, waylaid on his way to Italy, found himself on this bend of the Riviera and did what generations of travellers have done since: he looked at the light, the sea, the olive trees, and decided not to leave quite yet.
Every summer, when the ancient stones of the medieval city of Carcassonne light up at nightfall, they become the backdrop for an unparalleled cultural spectacle. In July 2026, the Festival de la Cité returns for an even more ambitious edition, blending concerts, opera, performances, and big names from the international music scene—still at the Théâtre Jean-Deschamps, this legendary open-air venue in the heart of the fortified city.
Every December, France is adorned with lights, wooden chalets, and delicious aromas. From Alsatian villages to historic cities, the country boasts some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. Here's a complete article ready for publication on the Pure France blog, to inspire travelers seeking a magical winter getaway.
Enjoy music, theatre and dance in the South of France at the 2025 Carcassonne International Festival.
A festival of performing arts with international acts performing in venues all over the city.
The main venue is the Théâtre Jean-Deschamps, a small amphitheatre within the walls of the citadel with a great atmosphere and a fabulous view from every seat.
The Sol y Fiesta festival returns on May 30 and 31, 2025, for its 26th edition, once again transforming the village of Leucate into an open-air theater for a weekend. This iconic Ascension Day weekend event promises two days of colourful festivities, combining music, street theater, parades, and nighttime shows.
Every year the Festejades takes place in Gruissan and brings back an average of 50,000 people who go to the heart of the village to enjoy three days of absolute conviviality!
This festival represents the Occitan culture that reigns in the south of France.
Every year the Chalets beach in Gruissan becomes the scene of a unique event in the world: the Wind Challenge. From May 23 to June 1, 2025, this 23rd edition promises total immersion in the world of Glisse, bringing together windsurfers, kitesurfers and wingfoil enthusiasts from all over the world.
Every May, the Croisette in Cannes is adorned with gold, glitter, and flashing cameras!
The Cannes Film Festival is a cinematic event that has embodied a certain French lifestyle since 1946, with refinement, prestige, and mystery.
France is a country rich in culture and traditions, and each region celebrates unique festivals that reflect its history, customs and local specialties. Whether you are passing through or living in France, participating in these events will allow you to discover the soul of the country while sharing friendly moments with the locals. Here is a selection of French festivals and traditions not to be missed.
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The Festival of Lights takes place every year at the beginning of December in the city of Lyon. This unique event attracts millions of visitors from all over the world to admire spectacular light installations, artistic projections and animations that transform the city into a living tableau. Discover the history, highlights and best tips to make the most of this magical event.
The South-West of France is a land of contrasts and traditions. It is a region where culture and events punctuate local life. From the Atlantic Ocean, to the mountains of the Pyrenees, to the lands and countryside of the Southwest, this region is a real treasure for lovers of parties, heritage and gastronomy.
The Loire offers for the summer of 2024 a variety of exciting events for all tastes. Here is a selection of the main events not to be missed.
Passage de la flamme Olympique, Japan tour festival, Nuits de Sologne, Festival des Jardins de Chaumont-sur-Loire... discover the list of events in the Loire.
The Dordogne is rich in varied events for the summer of 2024. Here are some of the significant events.
Festival des Jeux du Théâtre de Sarlat, Festival du Périgord Noir, Les Marchés Gourmands, Montgolfiades de Rocamadour, Fête de la Vézère... discover the events in the Dordogne.
This summer 2024, immerse yourself in the heart of events, festivals, sports, artistic events... discover French culture through numerous events organized in the Occitanie region.
Music, dance, sports, let's discover a selection of highlights this summer in Occitanie.
Cherry Farmhouse stands proudly on top of a small hill in the countryside, offering the most magnificent views from the house, the pool and the terraces - ideal for long summer dinners on the terrace. This year, it will be the first Grand Départ from Italy and the 26th from abroad with the arrival in Nice.
The Tour de France will pass by the Cherry Farmhouse on July 11, more precisely in Fumel, Monsempron-Libos and Monflanquin.
In July 2024 the Tour de France will take place for the 111th edition, from June 29 to July 21, 2024.
You will be able to see the riders pass from two of our houses: Le Presbytère and Le Manoir de Monflanquin on stage 12 of the Tour de France.
At the beginning of December, Lyon is adorned with beautiful illuminations for the Festival of Lights. Each year, a new edition is offered for the Festival of Lights, with around thirty works offered throughout the city of Lyon.
Let's find out where the Festival of Lights comes from...
Cornouaille today concerns nearly four generations of festival-goers. Marked by its anchoring to a region, a city and the culture of which it has become over the decades, an unmissable meeting place. The festival has become a symbol: its history and its evolution are linked to those of Brittany and the Breton people.
The Avignon Festival is one of the most prestigious and influential festivals in the world. It is a major event which takes place every year in July in the city of Avignon, in Provence in the South of France. It was founded in 1947 by the director Jean Vilar and aims to promote the performing arts, particularly theatre.
Discover in your cinemas, the new documentary by Thierry Donard, about extreme sports athletes who demonstrate tremendous sporting resilience in the face of chaotic climate challenges.
Meet a new generation of filmmakers with the NDG Film Festival, a selection of exclusive short films. This November 17th everywhere in Europe.
La Halle de la Machine opened its doors to the public in November 2018 in the Montaudran district of Toulouse.
It is a place where show machines in motion and in narrative will be presented.
You will find a Minotaur, the spider, the Sénart carousel... as well as shows.
Candlelight is a musical experience in iconic candlelit locations. Classical music concerts in a new light.
A unique experience in France, passing through Paris, Lyon, to Marseille with artists transporting you on a melodic candlelit journey to exceptional places.
From September 8 to October 28, 2023, the Rugby World Cup will take place in Occitanie.
Occitanie will host the All Blacks, the Brave Blossoms, and the Flying Fijans at the Toulouse stadium. Occitanie, host region of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, will notably welcome New Zealand, the Fiji Islands and Japan, which has chosen it as a base camp for the training of its national team.
In Narbonne-Plage, the summer season begins and on May 27, 28 and 29, the international kite festival proposed by the city will take place.
The resort hosts the "Team Kite Masters Show" competition where pilots from all over the world compete in teams. They will dance their kites carried by a music.
