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.
A festival that combines things perfectly: exploring historic buildings, classical music and wine tastings. Serenity! Price by venue/event.
Feel the heat coming off the clay courts—from both the players and the bright Riviera sun—at this glamorous tournament. €11 – €540.
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
The most important annual festival of contemporary dance in the world. 300 international companies perform over 10 days. €15 – €25.
Another triumph for Avignon. Theatre, as usual, will be prominent in keeping it at the top. Tickets individually priced by event.
Find your inner lavender farmer competing in the games at this charming, ancient harvest festival in a rustic beauty spot.