Festival of Abbeys in Occitania 2019
A festival that combines things perfectly: exploring historic buildings, classical music and wine tastings. Serenity! Summer 2019. 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.
- 13 Apr 2019 – 21 Apr 2019
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters 2019
Feel the heat coming off the clay courts—from both the players and the bright Riviera sun—at this glamorous tournament. April 13-21 2019. €11 – €540.
- 10 May 2019 – 12 May 2019
Expo Rose 2019
25,000 roses lining the fountains and square of the ancient perfume-making town and some 8,500 roses on show. 10 – 12 May 2019. Free and ticketed events
- 4 Jul 2019 – 23 Jul 2019
Festival d’Avignon 2019
Another triumph for Avignon in 2019. Theatre, as usual, will be prominent in keeping it at the top. 4-23 July 2019. Tickets individually priced by event.
Montpellier Danse 2019
The most important annual festival of contemporary dance in the world. 300 international companies perform over 10 days. Summer 2019. €15 – €25.
- 30 Jun 2019
Lavandes en Fête 2019
Find your inner lavender farmer competing in the games at this charming, ancient harvest festival in a rustic beauty spot. 30 June 2019.