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54 things to do in Provence & French Riviera
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Sunflower Fields
Bright-yellow sunflower fields provide a beautiful contrast to the lush purple rows of lavender
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Fête du Citron (Menton Lemon Festival)
The bright, colorful, and fragrant Lemon Festival is among the most important events of the Riviera
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Olive Picking
In Provence you can still experience traditional farming and take part in olive harvesting
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Fête de la Saint-Jean or St. John Feast
These beautiful bonfire nights are held in every town and village of Provence
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Lavender Fields in Bloom
One of the first things that come to mind when you think of Provence is a magnificent lavender field
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Black Truffle
You'll be able to not just taste some black truffles, but also hunt them, visit the truffle fair, or try out other interesting activities offered by local farmers
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Strawberry Harvest and Fête de la Fraise
Sweet festivals in beautiful old villages are a sign of spring
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Christmas
Visit Provence during the winter holidays and you won't regret it
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Foire Internationale Art et Antiquités
A great opportunity for antiquity lovers to find something special
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Cycling around Mont Ventoux
Explore villages, olive groves, vineyards, and other wonders in the Mont Ventoux region
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Ironman 70.3
The home of a famous triathlon, Aix-en-Provence, annualy gathers triathletes from all over the world for a big race
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Festival De Cannes
One of the world's biggest and most important events, the Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, speaks for itself
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Millévin
A joyous and epicurean celebration of the arrival of the new Côtes du Rhône vintage
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Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
The sea and the wind of Provence make it one of the world's best spots for kitesurfing
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Saffron Farms
A precious spice is made out of the beautiful and tender flowers of saffron in Provence
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Les Bravades de Fréjus
A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus
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Pétanque World Championship (Mondial La Marseillaise à Pétanque)
A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions
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Le Défi de Monte-Cristo or the Monte Cristo Challenge
You can either repeat Edmond Dantès' feat or watch the 2-kilometer swimming race and enjoy yourself on the shore
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The Long Night of Museums
A perfect opportunity to visit the great museums of Provence for free
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Exploring the Calanques
This natural treasure of Provence and cousin to the Scandinavian fjords is an essential highlight of any trip to the region
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Cheval Passion
This equestrian event in Avignon is an elegant and original spectacle
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Floating Market
In l'Isle sur la Sorgue, you'll find a very unusual way to buy fresh vegetables, fruits, or seafood from the local farmers
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Wine Grape Harvest
September is a very special time of the year which every farmer with a vineyard looks forward to
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Saint Tulle's May Day in Cucuron
A creative tradition to celebrate the patron of the village of Cucuron
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Fête du Costume in Arles
What could be better than lovely Arlesian women dressed in gorgeous costumes walking the streets of beautiful Arles?
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
The sun, the breeze, the Bay of Saint-Tropez and, of course, the beautiful yachts. All this creates an unforgettable spectacle
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L'entre-Deux Biennales Circus Festival
This contemporary circus brings true aesthetic pleasure
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The Rencontres d'Arles
During this festival, you'll be able not only to admire photography but also the architecture of the festival's venues
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Beach Season
Provence is famous not only for wine and lavender but also for the beautiful beaches and the bright-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea
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Mimosa Route
Travel from town to town, visiting the festivities dedicated to the beautiful mimosa blossom
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Pain, Amour et Chocolat
If you have a great love affair with chocolate, you have to visit Bread, Love, and Chocolate Fair in Antibes for the Valentine's Day weekend
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The Gitan Pilgrimage
Watch a small sleepy seaside town of Saintes Maries de la Mer turns into a noisy and wild carnival with Gypsy dancing and music
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Traditional Fishing with Nego-Chin Boats
The people in Provence are very protective of their traditions and this annual event is a good example
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The Thirteen Christmas Desserts
The sweetest Provençal tradition—lei tretze dessèrts
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Le 14 Juillet or Bastille Day
This National Holiday is the largest and most important annual celebration in France
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Monaco Grand Prix
Formula One race time is nothing but speed, glamour, passion, noise, and a hint of danger because the cars are never too far away from the barriers
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Birdwatching in Camargue Natural Park
Admire thousands of pink flamingos and other migrating birds on the waters of Camargue
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Chestnut Season and Fête de la Châtaigne
A little province in the South of France is the chestnut capital of the world
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Fiesta des Suds
This international music festival is an essential part of Marseille's cultural identity
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Centifolia Rose and Jasmine Harvest
Take a tour into the gardens of Grasse to find out just what it takes to make some of the important ingredients for your favourite fragrances in the capital of the perfume industry
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Diving
Plunge into clear turquoise water and explore the unique marine life of the Blue Coast
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Feria du Melon and Melon Season
Visit Cavaillon's most fragrant and sweet festival and taste some Charentais melons—a local speciality
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Tour de France
The world's biggest, most challenging, and beautiful cycling event
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Tourrette-Levens Medieval Festival
Discover the medieval world of Tourrette-Levens
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Col d'Izoard
An iconic high mountain pass featured in the iconic Tour de France race
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New Year's Eve in France
Welcome the new beginning shouting out "Bonne année!" at midnight
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The Cave of Saint-Marcel d’Ardèche
One of the largest caves in France offers an exceptional show
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Festival Jazz à Juan
Europe's oldest jazz festival at an iconic Mediterranean seaside location