Who's next Pret-a-Porter Paris exhibition is a significant event for the world of high fashion in Paris. Manufacturers of club and street fashion clothing from all over the world show their new season collections, luxury eveningwear and fashion accessories to the general public here. The exhibition has been taking place in Paris for twenty years on the vast territory of the Paris expo Porte de Versailles exhibition complex. The seasonal salon (the exhibition is held twice a year - in January and September) shapes the fashion trends of the fashion industry - preference for one or another color scheme, cut options, choice of fabric, general style, design innovations. The amount of fashionable clothing presented at the exhibition is staggering - it is unlikely to walk around the exhibition rows of clothes in a day. The event is aimed primarily at representatives of the fashion world, but will be of interest to all those who follow its trends. Of course, almost all the items presented at the exhibition can be purchased, ahead of fashion by at least one season.

CITY FESTIVAL “WHITE NIGHT” IN PARIS

For one night a year, Paris is flooded with unprecedented light and the doors of numerous museums, galleries and exhibition halls are thrown open. The Nuit Blanche contemporary art festival has been taking place in the French capital for more than ten years, but it never ceases to amaze the public with its spectacles. A huge international team of artists, lighting and landscape design specialists works on installations. And every time they manage to arrange something unusual. Exhibitions and performances can take place anywhere: near train stations, in churches, in numerous squares in front of monuments and famous buildings, including the city hall. The latter takes a huge part in organizing the White Nights and encourages night festivities in every possible way. The sounds of concerts and theater performances can be heard throughout the city. And in recent years, free entry even to swimming pools has become possible! CHESTNUT HOLIDAY IN FRANCE

• Date: 10/14/2017 - 10/15/2017

The Chestnut Festival or Fete des Chataignes is considered national. This fun and tasty holiday is celebrated throughout the country, even in the smallest village. It does not have a specific date; every year the date of this event is set differently, but it is always one of the weekends in October. It completes a series of culinary festivals that are celebrated in the fall in France. On the eve of it, a “Week of Taste” takes place with various celebrations: a day of choucroute, spices, cider and fish. None of them take place on such a grand scale and are not equated to a national holiday. For a whole week on the territory of the fifth republic, chestnuts are roasted and fed to passers-by at numerous fairs and shops. Of course, restaurants are not far behind. The French are very respectful of this fruit and consider it one of the symbols of the nation. For several centuries it was the main source of food for the poor: it was used to make flour, make soups, fry and bake - it was not without reason that it was given the epithet “breadfruit”. The Gauls pay tribute to the valuable nut on a grand scale. In the town of Marzhu, records are set for frying - up to three tons of nuts. And at the Izola ski resort they even organize a “chestnut ball”. CHABLIS WINE FESTIVAL

• Venue: France / Chablis
• Date: 10/21/2017 - 10/22/2017

Of all the wine festivals taking place in the French wine center of Chablis, it is La Fête des Vins that claims to be the “biggest” event of the year associated with the legendary alcohol brand. Every fourth weekend in October (since 1949), the small town in Northern Burgundy becomes a meeting place for wine connoisseurs from all over the world. And this is not at all surprising, because this is where the best white wine in France is produced. The uniqueness of local wines is explained by the fact that only one grape variety is cultivated in the region - the exquisite Chardonnay. The combination of a favorable climate with mineral-rich soil makes its taste literally unique: a light, light, fruity bouquet with delicate shades of truffles and forest violets. What makes La Fête des Vins unique is that it only offers mature wine. Local winemakers have extensive experience and are very demanding on quality. After all, the first vineyards here were planted by monks back in the 6th-7th centuries. Today, professionals and lovers of white wines from all over the world come to Chablis, including the famous Burgundian winemaking brotherhood Les Piliers Chablisiens. Admission to all events - concerts, performances, parades and fairs - is free. However, it costs about 5 euros to take part in the tasting. HARVEST FEAST IN MONTMARTRE

• Venue: France / Paris
• Date: 10/11/2017 - 10/15/2017

The Harvest Festival in Montmartre is one of the most beloved festivals by Parisians and guests of the French capital. On the world-famous Parisian hill, the only vineyard in the city has been preserved and is still thriving. Since 1935, the festival has been held annually for several days in October, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists and citizens. In 2013, a record number of visitors was recorded here - 400 thousand people. The festival program includes film screenings, costume parades, tastings, concerts and much more. All days of the festival, a fair is held around the Sacre Coeur Basilica, where farmers and winemakers from different French provinces present their products. Guests of the festival will enjoy an unforgettable atmosphere, roasted chestnuts in the streets, many delicacies and varieties of wine, as well as a grand parade dedicated to the Greek god of wine, Bacchus. HORSE RACE FOR THE PRIZE OF THE ARCH OF TRIUMPH IN PARIS

• Venue: France / Paris
• Date: 09/30/2017 - 10/01/2017

The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is the most prestigious horse racing event on thoroughbred horses in France and throughout Europe. An event with which the history of equestrian sports is inextricably linked. The prize has been played out annually since 1920 at the Parisian Longchamp racecourse in the Bois de Boulogne, races are carried out over a distance of 2400 m. Since 2007, the competition has been held under the auspices of the Sheikh of Qatar, thanks to which the prize fund for horse racing is currently the largest in Europe ($4 million). The Arc de Triomphe Prize (Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe) is one of the most important social events for the aristocracy. Representatives of the nobility and royal families of Europe, film stars and politicians annually gather at the races. In 2017, the prize will be played for the 95th time , the races will be covered by more than 600 journalists and 30 television channels, more than 60 thousand spectators will see them with their own eyes at the hippodrome, and another billion will see them on TV screens. A true horse lover will not miss such a spectacle - a new page in the history of equestrian sports will be written right before your eyes. FIAC INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR IN PARIS

• Venue: France / Paris
• Date: 10/19/2017 - 10/22/2017

One of the largest in Europe, the International Fair of Contemporary Art in Paris has been held every autumn since 1974, and is one of the most important events for collectors, art dealers and simply fans of contemporary art from all over the world. Exhibition displays occupy an area of ​​8502 sq.m. Every year it presents various works of contemporary art - sculptures, paintings, installations, works of famous photographers, graphics and works of video art by more than 200 major exhibitors. The fair Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain (FIAC), where works of contemporary art can be purchased, takes place at the Grand Palais of Paris. In addition, as part of the event, numerous exhibitions and vernissages are held in the French capital over three days. As part of FIAC, the Pompidou Center and the National Museum of Modern Art annually awards the Marcel Duchamp Prize, a prestigious award for contemporary artists. CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION ART UP! IN FRANCE

• Venue: France / Lille
• Date: 10/06/2017 - 10/08/2017

Since 2007, this international exhibition in France has each year provided visitors with the opportunity to discover the works of a range of new, little-known but talented European artists. Exhibition Art Up! takes place twice a year - in March and October - in the capitals of the Normandy and Nord-Pas-de-Calais regions. This event has a broad focus, covering almost the entire spectrum of contemporary culture and art, and gives young artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider audience. The March exhibition opens in the center of the Grand Palace in Lille, and the October Art Up - under the roof of the largest exhibition site in Rouen, Parc Expo. In addition to the exhibition of art objects, classes from schools of contemporary art, master classes by artists, and thematic exhibitions will be held here. Among the regular participants of the art forum are leading galleries and developers from all over the world. Lille and Rouen can be easily reached from Paris by rail. FESTIVAL OF CONNETABLES IN EQUAN

• Venue: France / Ecoigne
• Date: 10/07/2017 - 10/08/2017

The Renaissance Museum at Écouen Castle has been hosting this festival for the past eight years. And every year it attracts more and more viewers. Constable is the highest military position in France from the 9th to the 17th centuries. The Festival of the Constables is dedicated to the heritage of medieval France and a specific person - the constable and peer of France, Anne I de Montmorency, who built the castle in Ecouane. On the third weekend of May, the ancient chateau in Ecouen is immersed in the authentic atmosphere of the times in which it was built. Costume parades, archery tournaments, a medieval theater, a crafts market and a fire show are just a partial list of what the organizers of this holiday prepare for guests every year. In addition, educational seminars and excursions are held as part of the festival. The event is of interest to all generations. Residents and guests of Paris, from which Ecouan is 18 km away, come here these days with families. Entry to the festival is free.

FEAST OF YOUNG WINE BEAUJOLAIS NOuveau IN FRANCE

• Venue: Europe / France
• Date: 11/16/2017

Every third Thursday in November, lovers of the most famous French wine celebrate it by uncorking bottles of the latest harvest. Ironically, the most famous red wine in France - the main wine-producing country in the world - is not considered to be the elite production of ancient chateaus. This title is given to young “economy class” wine made from Gamay grapes, which begins to be sold immediately after fermentation. On the day the sales begin, wine producers organize a holiday known throughout the world as “Beaujolais Nouveau Day.” The Beaujolais Nouveau Festival is considered one of the most beloved folk festivals in France and is widely celebrated throughout the country. Restaurants and bistros in every city in France hang up posters on this day with the legendary slogan “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!” (Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!). The reason for such popularity can be called its continuity - “Beaujolais Nouveau Day” approximately coincides with the ancient French celebration of young wine, as well as the availability of the drink for any person. The main center of the celebration is the mountainous region of Beaujolais in the southeast of the country, where the festival is traditionally produced with an evening parade in the capital of the region, the city of Beaujolais. Local winemakers hand roll out Beaujolais Nouveau barrels. to the main square and at exactly midnight the plugs are knocked out to treat everyone gathered to the first wine of the new harvest. Over the next five days, the city holds a large wine festival, Les Sarmentelles, with street concerts, dances, torchlight processions and tastings of the famous drink. YAOUANK FOLK FESTIVAL IN RENNES

• Venue: France / Rennes
• Date: 01.11.2017 - 18.11.2017

Brittany's largest folk dance party brings together thousands of traditional dance and music lovers in the capital Rennes every autumn. French Brittany is known throughout the world for its original culture, inherited from the Celtic tribes that inhabited this area in ancient times. One of the most striking manifestations of this cultural tradition is the dance gatherings "fest-noz" ("night festival") with live music, in which hundreds and sometimes thousands of people participate at the same time. This medieval semblance of a rave continues to enjoy great success in our time. Fest-noz is included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage and has become a kind of cultural calling card of Brittany. The honorary title of the largest Breton “fest-noise” belongs to the Yaouank (“Young”) festival, which has been held in the administrative center of the Rennes region since 1999. The festival site is two huge hangars of the Parc Expo Rennes exhibition complex, located near the local airport on the northwestern outskirts of Rennes. About 6,000 people come here every year to dance the famous round and pair dances “an-dro”, “kastarvat”, “gavotte”, “avando”, “ronde” to the traditional accompaniment of the best folklore groups of France, Ireland, Scotland and other “Celtic” » countries. "Yavank" is famous for the stylistic diversity of its musical program. The traditional Breton duet of singers “can-a-discan” can easily be supported by the rhythmic section of a beat box, and the choir of bagpipes, oboes and accordions can be complemented by the sounds of the Arabic lute “oud” or the African harp “kora”. The main 12-hour marathon is preceded by almost two weeks filled with thematic concerts, dance master classes and folk parties within the walls of cultural institutions in Rennes. From Paris to Rennes can be reached in 5 hours by train or by plane in 1 hour. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION “PARIS GAMES WEEK”

• Venue: France / Paris
• Date: 01.11.2017 - 05.11.2017

In mid-autumn, thousands of digital game fans from all over Europe flock to the French capital to be the first to try out the most anticipated new games of the year in person. The grandiose trade show Paris Games Week (PGW) has been ranked fourth in the ranking of the main gaming industry events in the world for many years and second - after Cologne Gamescom - in Europe. Leading electronic game manufacturers annually organize presentations of their new creations here to an audience of more than 300,000 people. One of the central events of the Paris gaming convention is traditionally the grand final of the international computer gaming tournament Electronic Sports World Cup (ESWC). Every season, the best players on the planet gather here in such popular types of electronic “martial arts” as Call of Duty, Counter Strike, FIFA and Just Dance. The owner of the e-sports brand, Oxent, provides a substantial prize fund, which amounts to $75,000 for the winner in each category. The venue for such an important exhibition is quite consistent with its scale. The Paris Games Week takes place in the halls of the largest exhibition center in France, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The World Esports Cup usually takes place in the third pavilion of the Paris Expo. The price of a one-day ticket for PGW is 19 euros. MUSIC FESTIVAL PITCHFORK IN PARIS

• Venue: France / Paris
• Date: 02.11.2017 - 04.11.2017

The French version of the legendary American festival brings together a loud party in the center of Paris with the participation of the most popular stars of the alternative scene. Pitchfork Paris is the European version of the famous Chicago festival Pitchfork, which has served as the main showcase for independent and experimental music in the United States since the mid-2000s. Every year it brings together progressive musicians of various styles under its auspices - from rock and hip-hop to avant-garde electronics. The Pitchfork Festival takes place at the Grande Hall metal pavilion in Parc La Villette, considered one of the most popular cultural venues in Paris. After-parties featuring a number of guest headliners take place at the nearby Le Trabendo concert hall. In addition to the main music festival program, there is its more underground offshoot Pitchfork Avant-Garde. It includes more than 40 concerts and performances on the stages of the most famous clubs in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Ticket price for Pitchfork Music Festival Paris is 90-120 euros.

I LOVE TECHNO EUROPE ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IN PEROL

• Venue: France / Perol
• Date: 12/16/2017

One of the largest and oldest dance parties in the European autumn calendar lights up the resort corner of Southern France with the rhythms of selected techno. “I Love Techno” is one of the most popular EDM festivals in Europe. He began his “path” in 1995 in Ghent, Belgium, where he annually gathered up to 40,000 devoted fans of electronic rhythms from different countries. Since 2015, the techno fest under the new name I Love Techno Europe has settled in the city of Perols on the Mediterranean coast of France. Along with the change of address, the organizers announced a change in the concept of the event. I Love Techno Europe made a "return to roots", abandoning other varieties of electronic music in favor of techno music in its various manifestations. The large exhibition center Parc Expo Montpellier, located next to the international airport of the same name on the northern outskirts of the city, was chosen as the site for several festival stages. Dance floors with various genres of techno music are conveniently located here. The best representatives of the world electronic scene will stand behind the DJ consoles of the updated rave, including Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Boys Noize, Dave Clarke and Laurent Garnier. Ticket price for I Love Techno Europe is 38.5 euros. STARRY NIGHT OF SAINT SYLVESTER IN THE ALPS

• Venue: France / Val d'Isere
• Date: 12/31/2017 - 01/01/2018

New Year's Eve in one of the best ski resorts of the French Alps, Val d'Isere, is a special delight. A pastoral alpine village with vibrant club life on the nights of December 31st, it celebrates the Starry Night of St. Sylvester. It is celebrated very noisily and cheerfully, because according to ancient legend, in 314 the holy preacher Sylvester (aka Pope Sylvester I) captured the terrible monster Leviathan, preventing the end of the world in the year 1000. The anniversary of this event is celebrated in many countries and cities, but at the famous Alpine resort, the evening before the New Year is celebrated on a special scale. On this day, it is customary to make noise and have fun, driving away evil spirits and inviting good spirits to the holiday. Residents and guests of Val d'Isere, famous for its "Olympic" ski slopes, are happy to observe traditions. The holiday program includes performances by drummers and DJs, illumination of the main square decorated with snow sculptures, fireworks, tasting of chocolate and hot wine, and New Year's theatrical performances. The most convenient way to get to Val d'Isere is by car from Geneva, but then you will have to get a Swiss visa. You can also get there from Lyon, which is 240 km from the ski resort.

Starting from mid-February, Nice becomes the site of a bright and colorful carnival. Carnival in Nice dates back to 1294, when the Duke of Anjou, who came here, decided to spend a few pleasant days. Then dancing, fireworks, balls, and festivities filled the entire city.

Now the carnival lasts two weeks: during this time, flower parades are held, a carnival queen is chosen, competitions are held, artists paint plywood sheets, and residents paint each other with spray paint. Every year the carnival comes up with a new name that defines its theme.

Before the start of Lent, the Mardi Gras carnival takes place. Translated from French, this name means “Fat Tuesday” and is an analogue of Maslenitsa in Russia. As during any carnival, at this time the city squares are filled with dancing, fun, and many different foods and drinks.

Every two years, in the last days of June, a wine festival is held in Bordeaux, which attracts several thousand tourists from different countries. These days you can taste wines from famous French brands, take part in a procession, watch competitions in identifying wine brands, enjoy concerts, and take part in a huge feast in honor of Bacchus. The festival ends with a huge fireworks display.

France hosts the largest number of holidays and festivals dedicated to food. One of these holidays is held in the second half of October - the Chestnut Festival. Chestnut dishes are prepared everywhere: salads, mousses, risotto, regular roasted chestnuts. The Chestnut Festival then turns into the Choukrut Festival, the Spice Festival, the Cider Festival, the Fish Festival - a whole Week of Taste.

Where you can find information about events, carnivals and holidays in France:

• Information about events on the official website of France tourism www.france.fr
• Information on events, activities and exhibitions throughout France from www.france-voyage.com
• Music Festivals in France (www.festicket.com) is a familiar site where you can not only get information about events, but also buy tickets online.
• MUSIC FESTIVALS: FRANCE (www.musicfestivalwizard.com) - reviews of festivals, dates and other useful things.

State (national) holidays of France

French holidays with fixed dates:

• 1st of January New Year (Jour de l’An) Unlike Russia, it is not the main holiday of December-January, being inferior to Christmas in terms of the scope of celebration.
• 6th January Epiphany (Fête des Rois)
• February 2 Presentation of the Lord (La Chandeleur)
• March 8 International Women's Day (Journée internationale des droits de la femme)
• 1st of May Labor Day (Fête du Travail)
• May 8 Victory Day (Victoire 1945)
• 21st of June Music Day in France (Fête de la Musique) Numerous parades and concerts are held throughout the country, during which music of all genres is performed - both by professional groups and by amateurs.
• the 14 th of July Bastille Day (Fête nationale) Fireworks throughout the country, military parade in Paris, picnics and events in parks.
• August 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary
• Nov. 1 All Saints' Day (Toussaint)
• 11th of November End of the First World War (Armistice 1918)
• December 25 Christmas (Noël)
• December 26 Day of the First Martyr Stephen (Saint Étienne) Day off only in the regions bordering Germany (Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin and Moselle).

Non-fixed dates:

• Last day before the start of the Catholic Lent (Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras) Mardi gras is an analogue of the Maslenitsa holiday.
• Friday before Easter(Good Friday) Vendredi Saint - a day off only in the areas bordering Germany (Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin and Moselle).
• Monday after Easter (Easter) Lundi de Pâques - the first Monday after Easter.
• 40 days after Easter(Ascension) Ascension - Thursday, 40 days after Easter.
• Seventh Monday after Easter (Trinity Day) Lundi de Pentecôte - Monday, 50 days after Easter.

Now in its third year, the Goût de France / Good France Festival will bring together more than 2,000 chefs on 5 continents on a spring day, March 21, 2017, to celebrate French gastronomy. Each participating restaurant will offer a dinner that celebrates French cuisine, its ability to innovate and the values ​​it shares: hospitality, pleasure, health, nutrition and the planet.

In 1912, Auguste Escoffier conceived the first "Epicurean dinners", with one menu, on the same day in different cities of the world and for the largest number of guests. The same idea was embodied in the gastronomic festival Goût de / Good France, namely in the desire to involve restaurants from different parts of the world. This international event, which first took place on March 19, 2015, due to UNESCO's recognition of French gastronomy as an intangible heritage of humanity, is becoming prestigious throughout the world.

The purpose of the Festival Goût de France / Good France:
PROMOTE FRENCH TOURISM: This global dinner becomes part of this demarche. The dynamism and creativity of chefs is one of the factors that makes France attractive to tourists.
CARRY HIGH AND STRONG THE COLORS OF FRENCH CUISINE
AS MODERN. In the 21st century, signature cuisine is increasingly flourishing, and French cuisine is not being imposed in a hegemonic manner on the world culinary scene. The participating chefs do not abandon their own culinary tradition; we invite them to combine it with French cuisine.
SO AND HIGH. - French cuisine shares such values ​​as modernity, responsibility, customer care, hospitality and the pleasure of food. Cuisine that uses fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, with minimal amounts of fat, sugar and salt. Cuisine to suit every budget, from street bistros to upscale restaurants.

YOUR MENU The menu should be dedicated to French gastronomy in all its diversity, while the chef retains the right to choose to present a menu adapted to the country in which the restaurant is located and local food products. This year's Goût de Frabce / Good France festival menu should be centered around the know-how of French gastronomy.

MAIN RULE FOR EVERYONE- sequence of dishes:

• Aperitif with light snacks (canapés)
• Cold appetizer
• One or two main courses
• Cheese plate
• Dessert (*)
• French wines and champagne (If the restaurant does not have the opportunity to offer guests high-quality cheeses, then you can offer guests two desserts)

MAIN IDEA Every menu should focus on healthy foods, with minimal use of fat, sugar and salt and a strong emphasis on vegetables. However, it should not harm the environment. COST The cost of the menu is at the discretion of the restaurant. 5% of sales will need to be donated to one of the local non-governmental organizations dedicated to protecting health and the environment.

State and religious holidays of France. Vibrant festivals and carnivals of France. Official holidays in France 2020.

Holidays in France in January 2018

January in France is not as generous with holidays as in our country. Having entered service on January 2nd, only on the 6th the French manage to take a short break, and even then without an official day off. On this day the Catholic world celebrates Epiphany(or Three Kings Day). The celebration personifies the unity of races and nationalities and brings peace and goodness to the home. This holiday in France ends the long New Year celebrations and it is customary to start in the cathedral and end next to loved ones.

Carnivals of France in February 2018

February traditionally brings joy with festivities on the eve of Lent. This is the European Maslenitsa, which lasts just over two weeks. Popular carnival festivals in France during this period:

• On February 5, 2018, one of the most colorful Violet Festival. Thematic events, exhibitions of flower sculptures, compositions, competitions and fairs - all this turns the city into one continuous flower meadow. The holiday lasts two days, during which florists from many countries of the world come here. They compete in the ability to develop new varieties, give them the desired shape and color;
• From February 17 to March 3, 2018, one of the iconic events on the Cote d'Azur every winter will take place. Masses of tourists come to the already expensive city (during the celebrations, prices skyrocket!) to take part in the Battle of Flowers and the selection of the Carnival King. And just recharge yourself with positivity and breathe in the fresh Mediterranean air. If you are lucky with the weather, you can even expose your winter-pale shoulders to the sun;
• from February 17 to March 7, 2018 everyone is invited to. If you've already made it to the French carnival in Nice, it would be a sin not to go to the neighboring city, where the annual citrus harvest is being harvested at this time. In honor of the celebration, a parade of lemon-orange figures is organized in Menton, and installations are built from the same fruits in a local park. An interesting sight, a beautiful town.

Holidays in France in March 2018

The first day of spring in France is associated with a truly bright, kind holiday - it’s Grandmothers Day. Any woman over 55 can get a discount in the store, wait for a gift from her beloved grandson and dine on a special menu. At the same time, most of them do not look like tired old ladies at all; they are active, cheerful and attractive.

Holidays in France in April 2018

In 2018, Catholic Easter falls on April 1. The religious overtones of this holiday have long been erased for many French people. On this day they celebrate the arrival of spring, happiness and sun. A couple of weeks before the holiday, baked goods and colored eggs begin to be sold everywhere in France (they prefer to buy them rather than paint them themselves). Adults hide these treats from children in the garden. A fun search game ends with a hearty breakfast.

There are no other significant holidays in France this month. Except that in April the cherry blossoms bloom in Paris, which makes the city, which is already “prayed” in a romantic sense, even more attractive.

Holidays in France in May 2020

The French consider lilies of the valley to be a symbol of happiness. These are the flowers that are given to each other on May 1st. This is how they express love and respect. May 8 is also considered a special day. It is on this date that the French national holiday is celebrated - Day of Liberation from Fascism (Victory Day). Parades, special events, concerts, the lighting of the eternal flame by schoolchildren and the government - all this creates an atmosphere of sadness and joy. After all, on this day, every person remembers the cost of that war.

From 13 to 23 May 2017, Cannes will host famous film festival. People from the film industry come here to show their colleagues the latest films. The festival is a closed event. It is almost impossible for the average viewer to get here. At the same time, there are no available hotel rooms near the venue. Directors, producers, actors, participants - there is something to show here and to whom.

French holidays - all for the Cannes Film Festival!

Festivals in France in summer 2020

Summer holidays in France are varied. Choose the one you like:

• On June 16-19, a festival of heavy music will be held in the village of Clisson - Hellfest. Rock and metal, like peals of thunder, sound here from morning to night. But this does not mean that all festival participants are drunk. Here you can often meet nature defenders, animal lovers and people leading an exceptionally sober lifestyle. It is noteworthy that it is highly undesirable to be late for the festival. After all, a traveler may simply not have enough space to set up a tent;
• Bastille Day(July 14th) is a special holiday for the French. After all, it was then that a rethinking of national values ​​took place. Paying tribute to the memory of this event, on the eve of the holiday, every Frenchman considers it his duty to dance. That's why all the dance floors are filled with people having fun. Another holiday tradition is a party hosted by the fire brigade. In the morning, everyone goes to the parade;
• Immediately after the memorable day, you can go to Nice. Thousands of music lovers from all over the world come there for the legendary jazz festival. Dizzy, a little crazy and so sensual. Since the first festival (1958), many stars have played there, and today the melody of generations is created here. Young and already well-known performers delight listeners with virtuoso playing, for which they don’t mind crossing half the world.

Festivals in France in autumn 2020

Autumn festivals in France delight with variety. If your vacation falls in one of the months of next autumn, you are in luck:

• At the end of September (24-30) France is in the midst of a fashion boom. At this time, the best designers and fashion designers in the world strive to come here. A little later (from September 28 to October 5) fashion week moves to paris. Here, behind closed doors (invitation cards for famous people and fashion designers), the fall and winter collections are shown. After these events, fashion trends begin to quickly spread around the world;
• On October 31, France appears in orange and black colors - this is Halloween, holiday of the dead. It has a pagan background, but modern people perceive it exclusively as a great reason to have fun. They dress up in masquerade costumes depicting evil spirits and go to parties. Children traditionally receive sweets.
• November 17, 2017 (third Thursday of November) celebrates the holiday of new wine -. The French themselves consider it more of a fruit drink than alcohol. After all, the shelf life of a drink made from this grape variety is no more than 3 months. However, thanks to skillful trading and the tradition of drinking for three days in each bar, Beaujolais Novo does not stay stale. By the end of the third day, almost the entire stock of wine is sold out;

Festivals in France: Beaujolais Nouveau

December holidays - Christmas in France

On December 8, Lyon lights up with thousands of colorful lights - this is holiday of light. It was proclaimed in memory of the end of the plague epidemic. It is believed that this frantic prayer to the Virgin Mary saved the city from complete destruction. The main event of the celebration is the light theater. This is an unusually colorful performance consisting of light compositions.

On December 25, the French gather at the festive table to celebrate the most family celebration of the year. Baked poultry is a must-have treat. Depending on the area, this could be a goose or a turkey. The amount of sweets on the tables is off the charts (up to 13 items), but the main decoration of the table is a cake in the form of a log or a pate roll of the same symbolism. In some places, the tradition of lighting a fire in the fireplace has been preserved to drive out evil spirits from the house. The first log is chosen by the youngest member of the family, under the guidance of the eldest.

From December 6th, a period of sales begins in France. At this time, you can purchase a branded item at a fairly decent discount. In addition, it is in December - early January that they open on city streets. They offer interesting products, often handmade. Master classes are held that further create the feeling of a fairy tale.

France remains one of the most popular destinations among Russian tourists; it attracts guests with a variety of cultural and historical attractions of the city of Paris, from which, as a rule, tourists travel around the country.

In addition to the capital, tourists from the Russian Federation go to French regions, which have a lot of historical and architectural monuments, museums, and natural attractions. Many Russians, while in France, try to attend cultural events that take place in the country all year round. In particular, in November, gourmets and enotourism lovers are expected to attend wine and culinary festivals.

The celebration of young Beaujolais Nouveau wine will begin in France on November 16th. The festival is one of the most beloved folk holidays and is widely celebrated throughout the country every third Thursday of November. On this day, bottles of wine from the new harvest are uncorked - the most famous red wine in France, young Beaujolais Nouveau, made from Gamay grapes. In restaurants and bars in all cities of France, signs appear: “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!” (“Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!”).

The main center of festive events remains the south-eastern French region of Beaujolais. The festival begins with a colorful procession through the city of Beaujolais, after which barrels of wine are uncorked in the city square at exactly midnight and treated to everyone. Over the next five days, the city celebrates Les Sarmentelles with tastings, a fair, street musicians, torchlight processions, etc.

The International Gastronomic Fair Foire Internationale et Gastronomique takes place in Dijon (Burgundy) from November 1 to 12. The largest exhibition of the achievements of the national economy of France has been held for 85 years in a row in the homeland of the famous Dijon mustard; during two weeks of work it welcomes at least 200 thousand people. Hundreds of food producers, professional chefs, and culinary enthusiasts from all over the world participate in the fair.

The Le Gout du Large (“Big Taste”) festival in the small fishing town of Port-en-Bessin-Huppen, dedicated to scallops, will be held on November 11-12. Typically it attracts at least 50,000 seafood lovers from all over France and abroad.

Visitors can buy fresh seafood, learn authentic recipes for their preparation, and taste scallop dishes, which are eaten here not with wine, but with beer. Guests will attend the only competition of songs about the sea in Europe - Musique sous les embruns. Fishermen from all over the world will sing songs about the sea. In addition, excursions to fishing boats and shipyards, master classes on tying sea knots and mending nets are organized for tourists. There will also be an antique fair.