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NOVEMBER |
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November 3-6
Paris |
"Salon Siel" - 26th tradeshow for the world of live entertainment and events - Porte de Versailles.
www.siel-expo.com
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November 14 to 16
Valence
(Rhone-Alps)
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"Bouquets de Vins" - Rhone valley wines fair.
www.bouquetsdevins.com
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November 14 to 18
France |
"Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau" – Cities and towns throughout France celebrate the new wine on the day it’s released. Tradition dictates that massive barrels of Beaujolais Nouveau be pierced at midnight, releasing a torrent of wine for the thirsty.
www.beaujolaisgourmand.com
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November 14 to 24
Reims
(Champagne) |
"The Reims Jazz Festival" - The Reims Jazz Festival dates back to 1994 and hosts a variety of innovative jazz (contemporary, fusion, etc.) concerts throughout the city.
www.djaz51.com (French only) or www.reims-tourisme.com
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November 21 to December 24
Seine-Saint-Denis
(Ile-de-France)
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"Africolor" - 20th African music festival with artists from all over the African continent.
www.africolor.com (French only)
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November 22-23
Tours
(Loire Valley)
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"Les Fetes Musicales" - Classical music concerts.
www.tours.fr
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November 24 to
December 24
Montbéliard
(Franche-Comté) |
"Les Lumières de Noël" – A veritable sea of lights in Montbéliard during the most festive season of the year. One of the best Christmas markets of the area, Montbéliard offers a range of activities and attractions including pastry-making workshops for children, Christmas decorations and lights, chocolate tasting, sleigh rides, warm wine tasting and more.
www.lumieres-de-noel.fr
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November 25 to January 6
Alsace
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"Traditional Christmas markets" in 35 cities and smaller towns throughout the region. The festive outdoor markets offer Christmas trees and decorations, seasonal preserves and sweets, as well as decorative objects for nativity scenes, local crafts, toys and gifts. The oldest Christmas market, held for 431 years, is in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace (November 25 to December 31). Other notable markets are in the medieval towns of Kaysersberg (Late November to December 23), Colmar (November 24 to December), Riquewihr (December) and Selestat (December). www.tourisme-alsace.com
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November 26 to December 1
Paris |
"Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse" - Book and youth press show - Porte de Montreuil. www.salon-livre-presse-jeunesse.net (French only)
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End of November through
Early January
Provence |
"Santons Fairs" - in Arles, Marseille, Apt & Tarascon. Santons are traditional handmade clay figurines depicting traditional Provencal life. They are especially used throughout the region for the Christmas season's nativity scenes. www.crt-paca.fr
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DECEMBER
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December
Orleans
(Loire Valley) |
"Marché de Noël" - in the heart of the city is a village of chalets, in which artisans display their wares.
www.loirevalleytourism.com - email : tourisme.centre@crtlcentre.com
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Through December
Alsace
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"Traditional Christmas markets" in 35 cities and smaller towns throughout the region. The festive outdoor markets offer Christmas trees and decorations, seasonal preserves and sweets, as well as decorative objects for nativity scenes, local crafts, toys and gifts. The oldest Christmas market, held for 431 years, is in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace (November 25 to December 31). Other notable markets are in the medieval towns of Kaysersberg (Late November to December 23), Colmar (November 24 to December), Riquewihr (December) and Selestat (December). www.tourisme-alsace.com
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Through December 1
Paris |
"Salon du Livre et de la Presse Jeunesse" - Book and youth press show - Porte de Montreuil. www.salon-livre-presse-jeunesse.net (French only)
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December 1 to January 6
Cannes
(Riviera) |
"Christmas village" - Reenactment of the nativity crib with actors surrounded with a Christmas market.
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December 8
Lyon
(Rhone-Alps) |
"Fête des lumières" - In honor of the Virgin Mary, every city window is decorated and lit with small candles. www.lyon-france.com (French only)
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Mid-December (2 days)
Mougins
(Riviera) |
"Christmas Market" (nativity scene displayed throughout the month of December).
www.crt-riviera.fr (French only)
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Through December 24
Montbéliard
(Franche-Comté) |
"Les Lumières de Noël" – A veritable sea of lights in Montbéliard during the most festive season of the year. One of the best Christmas markets of the area, Montbéliard offers a range of activities and attractions including pastry-making workshops for children, Christmas decorations and lights, chocolate tasting, sleigh rides, warm wine tasting and more. www.lumieres-de-noel.fr
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Through December 24
Seine-Saint-Denis
(Ile-de-France) |
"Africolor" - 20th African music festival with artists from all over the African continent
www.africolor.com (French only)
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