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Festival of Abbeys in Occitania 2020
A festival that combines things perfectly: exploring historic buildings, classical music and wine tastings. Serenity! Price by venue/event.
The warm climate and the crops it sun-ripens feature large on the event calendar down in the south of France. But it’s not all rustic activity: the region is home to some of the country’s — indeed, the world’s — top annual cultural events and interesting things going on in small, idyllic places . Here are the six best events to keep you busy throughout the year.
- 11 Apr 2020 – 19 Apr 2020
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters 2020
Feel the heat coming off the clay courts—from both the players and the bright Riviera sun—at this glamorous tournament. €11 – €540.
- 8 May 2020 – 10 May 2020
Expo Rose 2020
25,000 roses lining the fountains and square of the ancient perfume-making town and some 8,500 roses on show. Free and ticketed events
- 20 Jun 2020 – 8 Jul 2020
Montpellier Danse 2020
The most important annual festival of contemporary dance in the world. 300 international companies perform over 10 days. €15 – €25.
- 3 Jul 2020 – 26 Jul 2020
Festival d’Avignon 2020
Another triumph for Avignon. Theatre, as usual, will be prominent in keeping it at the top. Tickets individually priced by event.
- 5 Jul 2020 – 15 Aug 2020
Lavandes en Fête 2020
Find your inner lavender farmer competing in the games at this charming, ancient harvest festival in a rustic beauty spot.