Must Visit Festivals in France



by Burg R Davis


Said to be the most glamorous part of France, the French Riviera hosts several cultural events and festivals all year round. The lovely coastal location is home to fantastic beaches, cuisine and generous French Riviera villas. From music festivals to fashion shows, events in the French Riviera are fashionable and highly enjoyable.





Nice Carnival


The Carnival de Nice is held every February and incorporates a grand parade around the city. Thousands of participants throw flowers into the crowds as the parade passes through the town. The carnival is then rounded off with a stunning firework display in the night sky.





Cannes Film Festival


By far the most famous, glitzy and glamorous events in France, this festival draws thousands of tourists as well as the most famous celebrities. The festival usually lasts for approximately ten days where celebrities and famous film personalities stay in luxurious French Riviera apartments and villas. The Festival Palace is a large structure where the film stars and judging panel walk down the coveted red carpet. Cannes understandably attracts tourists in droves in the festival season.





Music festival in Nice


The Les Nuits Musicales in Nice is a music festival that is held every year in the months of July and August. Evenings devoted to the legendary compositions by classical music greats of the likes of Mozart and Beethoven keep music lovers excited. Actually culture, art and music form a crucial part of a typical holiday in the South of France. The best orchestras perform these recitals in a variety of locations across Nice. The recitals are often performed in open air under the moonlight to give an additional dimension to the general experience.





International circus festival in Monaco


This widely recognized circus festival in Monaco is totally different from other circuses. The international circus festival is held each and every January in Monte Carlo. The Monaco circus includes some of the most gifted performers and acrobats from all areas of the globe. The acrobats and contortionists perform incredible feats defying the boundaries of standard human movement and flexibility. The circus is highly recommended for children and adults alike.




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