In Limoges, the Festival des Francophonies - Les Zébrures d'Automne has become a not-to-be-missed event. Theater, music, readings, debates, storytelling, films and documentaries invite you to travel to the heart of the French-speaking world and contemporary creation.
Nearest area: Chaptelat 8 km away
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Exceptional opening of monuments: castles, theaters, gardens, factories, private and public sites.
Choose the nearest area depending on when you wish to visit.
More information on European Heritage Days
19th-century barge festival on the quays of Orléans. Markets, concerts, entertainment.
Recommended area: Lailly-en-Val (Loiret), 21 pitches in a natural setting or Saint-Denis-De-L'Hôtel
Further information on the Festival de Loire website
International afloat boat show created in 1973 at the Port des Minimes. More than 800 exhibitors on 100,000 m², boats afloat, sea trials, guest regions.
Recommended area: Aire de Châtelaillon-Plage
More information on Grand Pavois
Monumental pyrotechnic and musical show: fireworks synchronized to music on a 200 m façade, magical atmosphere.
Local area: Aire de Ménétréol-sur-Sauldre.
For further information: Sologne Nights
Breton atmosphere, traditional parade, oyster tasting, conviviality.
Recommended area: Arradon
Further information Oyster Festival
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Huge flea market: 10,000 exhibitors, 3 million visitors, moules-frites and popular atmosphere.
Alternatives: Aire 40 kms away : Arleux
An emblematic festival of the Pays Toy, the Foire aux Côtelettes perpetuates an age-old tradition of celebrating the return of shepherds and their flocks.
Today, it's a great time for conviviality, with grilled PDO Barèges-Gavarnie mutton, concerts, bandas, competitions and entertainment under the big top and throughout the village.
A festive, authentic event at the heart of Pyrenean pastoralism.
Camping-Car Park: Luz-Saint-Sauveur
PellicuLive is a unique setting - the Château de Thuir, a convivial atmosphere with friends, music, sunshine, gastronomy and screenings of classic films. A festival that combines culture, pleasure and the Mediterranean art of living.
Thuir Camping-Car Park
Collioure vibrates to the sound of brass bands and bandas over a festive, family-friendly weekend. Created by the town, this great aperitif festival celebrates conviviality, music and creativity. For this 4ᵉ edition, 8 fanfares from the "Jeudis fanfares" will offer a colorful finale: strolling, wild rhythms and guaranteed atmosphere for the pleasure of visitors and locals alike!
Camping-Car Park d'Argelès 7kms away
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