Top 10 French festivals you don’t want to miss in 2023
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Loading... - Magda Balsam
- 13 Apr 2023
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From history to fantasy, and everything in between, there are plenty of French festivals in 2023 to help you experience the country’s vibrant culture.
Whether you call France home or are just visiting, going to festivals is a great way to immerse yourself in French culture. Luckily, there are plenty of spectacular French festivals to choose from throughout the year. These celebrate everything from kites and lemons to dragons and opera. So if you’re looking for a fun culture fix, mark your diaries for these epic events.
- Berck-sur-Mer Kite Festival
- Menton Lemon Festival
- Cannes Film Festival
- Nice Carnival
- Festival Medieval de Sedan
- Bastille Day
- La Fête de la Musique
- Festival d’Avignon
- Chorégies d’Orange
- Festival of Lights, Lyon
Berck-sur-Mer Kite Festival
Giant pigs actually might fly at the Berck-sur-Mer International Kite Festival. For over two decades, more than half a million spectators have come to watch the spectacular display of kites fly over the seaside town of Berck-sur-Mer. Taking place every March or April, the festival sees giant dragons, whales, octopuses, and various cartoon characters take to the skies over the sandy beach. The festival also plays host to the International Kite Championships of the World every two years. During this time, experts from all over the world compete against the wind – and each other.
There is plenty of room up on the sand dunes to get a good view of the spectacle. There are also plenty of activities and entertainment to keep children of ages happy. They can learn how to make and fly kites or shop for their very own kite among the many stalls. Make sure to stick around for the last evening of the festival. This is when a night-time flying display and fireworks show bring the majestic event to a close. Read More…
