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33 confirmed · 10 with a typical period · France

November 2026
11.11.
🕯 Armistice Day 1918 Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Commemoration · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
23.11.–29.12.
🎪 Christmas Markets in Colmar
Colmar, France · Festival · Office de Tourisme de Colmar, Noël à Colmar ↗
Six intimate markets set among half-timbered houses in the old town, creating one of the most beautiful Advent atmospheres in Alsace.
27.11.–24.12.
🎪 Christmas Market in Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France · Festival · Ville de Strasbourg, Strasbourg Capitale de Noël ↗
The oldest Christmas market in France, with roots going back to 1570. The markets are spread throughout the old town, from Place Broglie and the cathedral to La Petite France.
27.11.–03.01.
🎪 Christmas Village in Nice
Nice, France · Festival · Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur ↗
A Christmas market by the sea, spread across Parc Albert I and Place Masséna, featuring around sixty stalls, a panoramic Ferris wheel, and a festive winter atmosphere without the snow.
December 2026
05.12.–08.12.
🎊 Festival of Lights in Lyon
Lyon, France · Traditional event · Ville de Lyon — Fête des Lumières ↗
Four evenings during which the façades, squares and parks of Lyon are transformed into light installations, while residents follow the tradition of placing candles on their windowsills on 8 December.
12.12.–18.04.
📅 Ski Season in Chamonix (Brévent-Flégère)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · Other · Office de Tourisme Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ↗
Skiing with a direct view of Mont Blanc from the very centre of Chamonix — the Brévent cable car departs from the heart of the town.
19.12.–04.01.
📅 Christmas School Holidays
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ↗
25.12.
🕊 Christmas Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Religious event · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
26.12.
🕊 St Stephen's Day in Alsace and Moselle
Strasbourg, France, Colmar, France, Metz, France, Mulhouse, France · Religious event · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
January 2027
01.01.
📅 New Year's Day Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
February 2027
06.02.–22.02.
📅 Winter School Holidays (Zones A, B and C)
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ↗
09.02.–28.02.
🎭 Carnival in Nice
Nice, France · Carnival · Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur ↗
One of the largest carnivals in the world — night-time processions of enormous figures and 'flower battles' along the Promenade des Anglais, where mimosas and lilies are thrown from floats.
13.02.–01.03.
📅 Winter School Holidays (Zones A, B and C)
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ↗
14.02.–28.02.
🎊 Lemon Festival in Menton
Menton, France · Traditional event · Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles ↗
Floats and garden sculptures made from tonnes of lemons and oranges, unique in Europe; Menton is half an hour from Nice and pairs easily with a visit to the carnival.
20.02.–08.03.
📅 Winter School Holidays (Zones A, B and C)
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ↗
March 2027
26.03.
🕊 Good Friday in Alsace and Moselle
Strasbourg, France, Colmar, France, Metz, France, Mulhouse, France · Religious event · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
29.03.
🕊 Easter Monday Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Religious event · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
April 2027
03.04.–19.04.
📅 Spring School Holidays (Zones A, B and C)
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ↗
10.04.–26.04.
📅 Spring School Holidays (Zones A, B and C)
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ↗
17.04.–03.05.
📅 Spring School Holidays (Zones A, B and C)
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Vacances scolaires 2026-2027 ↗
May 2027
01.05.
📅 Labour Day Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Other · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
06.05.
🕊 Ascension Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Religious event · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
08.05.
🕯 Victory Day 1945 Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Commemoration · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
11.05.–22.05.
🎪 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France · Festival · Festival de Cannes ↗
The most famous film festival in the world; even without accreditation you can watch the red carpet in front of the Palais des Festivals and enjoy free screenings on the beach.
17.05.
🕊 Whit Monday Public holiday Non-working day
France · entire country · Religious event · Service-Public.gouv.fr — Jours fériés ↗
Usually takes place during this period

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April
🏅 Paris Marathon date not confirmed
Paris, France · Sports event · France.fr (Atout France) ↗
The landmark 50th edition of one of Europe's largest marathons, with a route running past the Champs-Élysées, the Seine, and both of Paris's great forests.
May–June
🎊 Whitsun Festival in Nîmes date not confirmed
Nîmes, France · Traditional event · Gard Tourisme ↗
Six days of Provençal festivity around Whitsun — bullfighting in the Roman arena, wine stalls along the streets, bull runs through the city (abrivado), and music until dawn.
July
🎪 Festival d'Avignon date not confirmed
Avignon, France · Festival · Avignon Tourisme ↗
The world's largest theatre festival — the official programme takes place at the Palais des Papes, while thousands of 'Off' programme performances fill every hall, courtyard, and street in the old city.
July
🎤 Vieilles Charrues Festival in Carhaix date not confirmed
Carhaix-Plouguer, France · Concert · Les Vieilles Charrues ↗
The most attended music festival in France, held in the small Breton town of Carhaix, featuring world-renowned and French artists.
July–August
🎪 Interceltique Festival in Lorient date not confirmed
Lorient, France · Festival · Lorient Bretagne Sud Tourisme ↗
Ten days of music, dance, and processions celebrating Celtic peoples — Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Galicia — with a grand parade of pipers and drummers through the city.
July
🎊 Bayonne Festival (Fêtes de Bayonne) date not confirmed
Bayonne, France · Traditional event · Ville de Bayonne ↗
Five days of Basque festivities in which the entire city dresses in white with a red scarf — processions, music, and dancing in the streets of old Bayonne.
July
🏅 Tour de France date not confirmed
France · entire country · Sports event · City of Edinburgh Council — Tour de France Grand Départ 2027 ↗
The world's greatest cycling race; watching a stage from the roadside is free, and a mountain climb in the Alps or Pyrenees is an experience in itself.
August
🎊 Annecy Lake Festival (Fête du Lac) date not confirmed
Annecy, France · Traditional event · Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Annecy ↗
A grand fireworks display set to music over the Bay of Albigny, which Annecy bills as the largest fireworks show in Europe.
September
🎨 European Heritage Days date not confirmed
France · entire country · Cultural event · Ministère de la Culture ↗
One weekend a year when buildings normally closed to the public open their doors — ministries, the Élysée Palace, the Senate, private châteaux — and many museums are free of charge.
September
🛍 Grande Braderie de Lille date not confirmed
Lille, France · Fair or market · Office de Tourisme de Lille ↗
The largest flea market in Europe — tens of kilometres of stalls stretching across the entire city, offering everything from antiques to trinkets, accompanied by the traditional local dish of mussels and chips.