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Herrings. Photo by Ben Evans

Boulogne-sur-Mer's Herring Festival

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Boulogne-sur-Mer's Herring Festival celebrates the Hareng-Primeur with a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau. Fishermen and cooks dress in local costume to serve the herring and entertainment includes…

Orléans Christmas Market © Maison de la France/Jean-François Tripelon

Orléans Christmas Market

Nov 2009 (annual)

The Orléans Christmas Market takes over the Parc des Expositions for three days at the end of November. Visitors can search the stalls for the perfect gift, while kids make a beeline for the…

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Préhistoparc

1 Feb - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)

Come face-to-face with woolly mammoths, hairy rhinos and even prehistoric man himself at Tursac's Préhistoparc.

Exotic gardens of Roscoff, Brittany © Les Jardins Exotiques de Roscoff

Roscoff Exotic Garden

1 Mar - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Gulf Stream ensures that the flowers stay blooming far longer in the Roscoff Exotic Garden than inland. The garden covers 1.6 hectares and has 3000 species drawn exclusively from the…

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Saint-Siffrein Fair, Carpentras. © OTCP/Amélie Dupont

Saint-Siffrein Fair

27 - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)

Explore a truffle market, a horse market, vine stocks, a plant market and a flea market at the annual Saint-Siffrein Fair, set in historic Carpentras. The foire has been an annual tradition…

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Goat's cheese platter, St André Fair, Avignon. © Maison de la France/Carey More

St André Fair

30 Nov - 1 Dec 2009 (annual)

The inhabitants of Avignon welcome in the crisp Provence winter with the traditional St André Fair, held every year in the city streets. Try Provençal specialities, including Papalines liqueur…

Showjumping in Paris © Maison de la France/Pascal Gréboval

World Arabian Horse Championship

4 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

The World Arabian Horse Championship at Paris' Porte de Versailles forms part of the Salon du Cheval. The Arabian horse is appreciated for its graceful form and speed, and the event is…

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Flambarts Festival

Dec 2009 (annual)

Dreux was a major centre for the Gauls, whose Druid priests gathered sacred boughs of mistletoe on the Winter Solstice in the forests of the area. The tradition may have changed, but the…

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Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales. Courtesy of Disney Live!

Disney in Ice

2 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Disney Princesses gets their own show (on ice!) as Paris' Zénith stages Disney Sur Glace - Rêve de Princesses. The skating spectacular takes place several times a day, but performances vary.

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Nordic Festival

12 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Les Saisies ski resort celebrates the start of the winter season with the Nordic Festival. The event features Scandinavian winter sports workshops and demos, a Viking Village, food and an…

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Christmas Market, Perros-Guirec. © Maison de la France/Jean-François Tripelon

Perros Guirec Christmas Market

11 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Perros Guirec Christmas Market, in the centre of town, is a cluster of little chalets selling hand-crafted toys and gifts. Buy local specialities including spicy charcuterie and, for those…

International Showjumping Competition, Paris. © Jumping de Paris

Paris International Showjumping Competition

5 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Paris International Showjumping Competition forms part of the Salon du Cheval at the Parc des Expositions in Paris. Top show jumpers test their limits on a challenging course.

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Toulouse Paper and Toy Market

14 Dec 2009 (monthly)

This colourful market alongside the St Cyprien covered food market on the Left Bank provides a forum for the trading of old toys. There are also assorted collectible publications, prints and…

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Auxerre Christmas Market

Dec 2009 (annual)

Auxerre's traditional Christmas Market takes place on the Place des Cordeliers in the centre of town. Expect vendors selling local produce, arts and crafts and an appearance by Santa himself -…

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Christmas Enchantment

20 - 25 Dec 2009 (annual)

The main focus of Courchevel's Christmas Enchantment is Father Christmas's journey round all the local resorts, a treat for the good boys and girls vacationing there. Other attractions include…

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Christmas in the Land of Avoriaz

19 - 26 Dec 2009 (annual)

Avoriaz celebrates Christmas with a host of events for all the family. Compete to build the best snowman, browse the seasonal market and don't miss the Christmas Sound and Light display…

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Father Christmas at Les Gets

16 - 26 Dec 2009 (annual)

Father Christmas arrives in Les Gets to spread seasonal cheer to children and grown-ups alike. Santa holds court in the midst of the enchanted forest, inside his very own hut, where hot…

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LAMARCHE DES DINOSAURES-Le Spectacle Live Paris Bercy-December 23 to 27. Photo by Joan Marcus © Global Creatures 2008

Walking with Dinosaurs

23 - 27 Dec 2009

After 65 million years (a long wait for any child), dinosaurs are back. The award-winning TV hit Walking With Dinosaurs transfers to Paris Bercy in this spectacular show. Hear the roar as the…

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Toulouse Christmas Market © Maison de la France/Jean-François Tripelon

Christmas Market

4 - 27 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Place du Capitole in Toulouse has an annual festive makeover as the Christmas Market pulls in seasonal shoppers. The market is ideal for buying stocking fillers and the elegant square is…

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House of Father Christmas, Sept-Saulx. © Angel Garcia/La Maison de Père Noël

House of Father Christmas

23 Nov - 30 Dec 2009 (annual)

At Christmas, a typical old three-storey French wooden house in Sept-Saulx is transformed into the House of Father Christmas. Group by group, children are led through the house by Father…


Highlights

Boulogne-sur-Mer's Herring Festival

Boulogne-sur-Mer

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Orléans Christmas Market

Parc des Expositions, Orleans

Nov 2009 (annual)

Préhistoparc

Préhistoparc, Tursac

1 Feb - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)