Events in Provence

Weekly Saturday truffle market that's held all winter

Richerenches Truffle Market

March

25

Saturday

All day

Head to the Avenue de la Rabasse in Richerenches for the famous Saturday truffle markets, which take place from November to March every year.

Discover private and public parks and gardens

Rendez-vous aux Jardins, France

June

02

Friday

All day

The objective of this event is to introduce the public to the richness and diversity of parks and gardens and to raise awareness of the actions implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Communication in France.

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A great excuse to crack open a bottle of Rosé

Rosé Day

June

09

Friday

All day

International Rosé Day is celebrated annually in June.

Music festival celebrated across France on the summer solstice

Fête de la Musique, Provence

June

21

Wednesday

All day

The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21st June in cities, towns and villages across France.

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Ultra Trail around the beautiful mountainous region of Mercantour

Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour

July

07

Friday

All day

The main 125km course runs from Monaco to Saint-Martin Vésubie, through some emblematic summits in the area. There are also shorter courses to choose from.

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14th July fireworks to celebrate the French National Day

Bastille Day, Provence

July

14

Friday

All day

Bastille Day is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.

Celebration of the landing of Allied troops in Provence during World War II

Commemoration of the Allied Landing

August

15

Tuesday

All day

As part of "Operation Dragoon" to liberate southern France, Allied forces arrived at the coast of Provence on 15th August, 1944. This day is celebrated all around the region with parades, live music and popular dances and...

the main market square in sarlat la caneda

Annual weekend celebration of French heritage

European Heritage Days, Chamonix

September

16

Saturday

All day

Exceptional locations around France, including Provence, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.

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A trail runner in the mountains of Sospel

Trail race event around the mountains of the Alpes Maritime

Trail des Alpes Maritimes

September

17

Sunday

All day

Two races plus a kids event starting and ending in the medieval mountain village of Sospel.

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Annual festival of all things chestnuts

Fête de la Chataignes - Chestnut Festival, Collobrières

October

01

Sunday

All day

In Provence, the department of the Var is the place to look for chestnuts. The Var village of Collobrières regards itself as chestnut capital of the world and in late October it's time for the chestnut festival, which attracts thousands of...

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A glass of red wine being poured from a wine bottle

The new Beaujolais has arrived!

Beaujolais Nouveau 2019

November

16

Thursday

All day

The third Thursday in November is when this year's Beaujolais hits the shelves and is cause for celebration across France.

Festival covering the whole of the Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur region

Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque, Provence Region

January

01

Monday

All day

A month long celebration of the art of circus performance and creative expression, being hosted in Marseille and in various other cities and towns across the south east of France.

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Celebrate Saint Valentine's Day in Provence with a romantic getaway

Valentine's Day in Provence

February

14

Wednesday

All day

If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Provence is a great choice for a romantic getaway.

A three-day stage race in the Provence region

Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var

February

16

Friday

All day

First raced in the late 1960s, this popular road cycling event has seen some of the greats coming to the Provence region to race.

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Events in Provence on 20 March 2023

There are no events on this date, but here's what's coming up

Richerenches Truffle Market

Rendez-vous aux Jardins, France

Rosé Day

Fête de la Musique, Provence

Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour

Bastille Day, Provence

Commemoration of the Allied Landing

European Heritage Days, Chamonix

Trail des Alpes Maritimes

Fête de la Chataignes - Chestnut Festival, Collobrières

Beaujolais Nouveau 2019

Biennale Internationale des Arts du Cirque, Provence Region

Valentine's Day in Provence

Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var