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Sarlat-la-Canéda
Fête de la Truffe
Truffle markets, cooking demonstrations and tastings.
16 Jan – 17 JanPublished
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France · Carnival
Nice
Carnaval de Nice
Giant floats, illuminated processions and flower battles.
9 Feb – 28 FebPublished
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France · Carnival & flowers
Menton
Fête du Citron
Huge sculptures and parade floats decorated with citrus fruit.
13 Feb – 28 FebPublished
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France · Local tradition
Bayonne
Fêtes de Bayonne
Red-and-white street celebrations, bands and Basque culture.
14 Jul – 18 JulPublished
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France · Historic festival
Dinan
Fête des Remparts
Medieval costumes, performances, crafts and living-history celebrations.
24 Jul – 25 JulPublished
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France · Fireworks & spectacle
Annecy
Fête du Lac
A choreographed fireworks spectacle over the lake.
7 AugPublished
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France · Food & tradition
Espelette / Basque country
Fête du Piment
Pepper market, Basque music and ceremonial food brotherhoods.
Late October; dates pending (31 October exception)Window only
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Destination photographFrance · Food & wine
Beaujeu / Beaujolais
Les Sarmentelles / Beaujolais Nouveau
Wine tastings, celebrations and the midnight release of the new vintage.
17 Nov – 18 NovRule-based estimate
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France · Seasonal tradition
Strasbourg / Colmar
Christmas markets
Traditional Christmas stalls and illuminated historic streets.
Late November–December; dates pendingWindow only
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France · Light & art
Lyon
Fête des Lumières
Buildings and public spaces become large-scale light artworks.
Around 8 December; dates pendingWindow only
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