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Festivals and Events in France

Beaujolais Nouveau’s Release Festival

A spirit of celebration and festivities sweeps all of France with a packed calendar full of diverse events, traditions and festivals, which individually mark art, culture, religion, sports, etc.
France is famous for its Cannes Film Festival, which attracts world's best film personalities. The Bastille Day, which commemorates rise of French Republic back in 1789, is another important festival in France. The Nice Jazz festival is another major event in France. Then there is a coveted tennis grand slam, the French Open which is rich in tradition. The La Pourcailhade or Festival of the Pig is also a unique annual event in France

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