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The
Tour
de France (cycling) held every July following a different
course through France and often into neighbouring countries.
Do it yourself
guide to following the Tour de France
2007 Rugby World Cup hosted by France
from 7 September to 20 October.
The Monaco
Grand Prix is a tight street racing circuit held annually
in the tiny principality. The race will be held on 27 May 2007.
The Le
Mans 24 Hour Race is on 16-17 June 2007 near the city of
Le Mans in the Pays-de-la-Loire Region of western France
The French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland
Garros tennis centre in Paris from 27 May to 10 June 2007.
Fetes or Ferria in the south of France are a real experience
in the summer months. Practically every city, town and village
in the south of France has their annual ferria. These are huge
celebrations that take over whole towns and cities for a weekend.
Nimes, Bayonne, Dax are famous in France and also involve real
bull fighting. These cities with their proximity to Spain share
a love of Corrida (bullfighting) and whilst it’s not everyone’s
cup of tea it certainly adds to the crazy atmosphere. This is
where you will see the French really let their hair down B&S
style.
The Fete
de Bayonne is a Basque style street party that takes over
the whole city of Bayonne in southern Aquitaine. There is bullfighting
and and plenty of other traditional entertainment. Held in July
each year - Wear white!
Fete de Dax is another large festival in the southwest held
every August. Bullfighting and the acrobatic Course Landaise
(jumping over bulls) are a major feature.
The Feria
de Nimes is Languedoc's biggest festival that sees this
ancient Roman city heaving with revellers every August |
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The
Cannes
Film Festival (16-27 May 2007) is held in the ritzy beachside
town of Cannes near Nice on the Cote d'Azur.
Beaujolais Festivals held throughout this wine making region
of Bourgogne around the third Thursday of November every year.
The annual Salon
d'Agriculture held in Paris is one of Europe's largest
agricultural expositions and may be an interesting diversion
for Aussies with in an interest in things country.
Printemps
de Bourges is France's main world music festival and is
held in late April (printemps means spring) in the beautiful
city of Bourges in the Centre Region.
Bastille Day is France's Independence Day equivalent.
The country comes to a standstill on 14 July every year with
parades and events everywhere. The largest and most spectacular
parade is the main one on the Champs Elysee in Paris where
a good chunk of France's military is on display.
The Nice
Jazz Festival (18-25 July) is one of Europe's largest
and includes 75 concerts over 8 days with over 500 musicians
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