What's On in Provence
Festivals abound in Provence during the summer months, with outdoor music, dance and traditional fetes occurring regularly. Some that you won’t want to miss are :
Nice – Jazz festival in July. A key date in any jazz calendar, the Nice Jazz Festival draws in big names and big crowds. de Cimiez. If you’re there in May, head to the park in Cimiez for the Fête des Mai, a free gathering to celebrate spring with traditional dress, dancing and singing which takes place most Sundays in May.
Avignon – the world-famous performing arts festival takes place in JULY. While the official theatre festival grabs most of the headlines, the Festival Off brings music, comedy and theatre to the streets.
Festival Les Suds à Arles – a week-long programme of singing, dancing, concerts and master classes in July. There’s also a winter version in February.
Médiévales des Baux aux Baux-de-Provence – from April to August, history comes to life with mediaeval re-enactments at the castle. An engaging activity that will delight young and old alike. Weekends and school holidays.
Firework displays - One thing the French do well is fireworks. Towns and villages all over France hold firework displays on 14th July, for Bastille Day, and/or 15th August for the holy day of the Assumption. Take a picnic and get there early for an evening packed with ambiance.
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Le Domaine du Moulin
Refined manor with lots of character and sea view for rent. From its promontory in the middle of an area of two hectares, the Domaine du Moulin overlooks this legendary coast where earth and sea are melting into each other.
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Greens and Golf
High-end villa to rent with a heated pool. With its back to the hill, Greens and Golf offers a magnificent view of the peaceful Pays d'Auge countryside with marshlands and meadows stretching as far as the eye can see. Renovated in the style of Normandy timbered houses, this superbly decorated villa enjoys a spacious yet cosy living room and a majestic fireplace.
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La Villa sur l Ocean
La Villa sur l'Océan is situated in an outstanding location between Finistere and Cote d'Armor. This holiday villa for rent in Brittany is nestled in the moorlands on a headland near the ocean and the beaches and just a stone's throw from a charming little village.
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Sweet Normandy
This elegant villa in Normandy is packed with French style and charm. Set amid forests and meadows with long sandy beaches close by, it’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge. Stay in and relax with friends in a cosy atmosphere or head out for fresh air and uplifting coastal walks.
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