Autumn in France is the time of La Rentrée, the return – to high school, to work and to normality after the lengthy summer time holidays. It’s additionally a busy cultural season with numerous new exhibitions, plus wine festivals and meals festivals. Discover out what’s on in France in Autumn 2026:
Nationwide Holidays in Autumn in France
1 November – La Toussaint, a nationwide vacation, a day of remembrance of those that have handed. It’s conventional to place tubs of vibrant chrysanthemums on the graves of family members.
11 November – Armistice Day, a nationwide vacation to commemorate the top of World Struggle I at 11am, November 11, 1918 in Compiègne, Picardy. Each city and village will honour these misplaced, laying wreaths at memorials and holding providers of remembrance.
Nationwide Occasions in Autumn in France
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine – European Heritage Days – 19/20 September 2026: Tons of of historic buildings, well-known monuments, Authorities websites and locations of curiosity – a few of that are usually closed to the general public, open their doorways and welcome in guests. Particulars: journeesdupatrimoine.tradition.gouv.fr
31 October – Halloween: Not as common in France as it’s within the US, however occasions appear to extend yr on yr, particularly at theme parks and main points of interest from museums in Paris to chateaux within the Loire Valley.
Beaujolais Nouveau – third Thursday of November (19 November 2026): The primary wine of the season is launched at 12.01 a.m., celebrated in France and past.
What’s on in France
French Property present 12-13 September 2026, Cheltenham, England: For anybody planning to purchase a property in France or transfer to France, the French Property Present is an absolute should that will help you make your goals of a brand new life in France come true. Tickets are free…
Rederie d’Amiens, 4 October 2026: An annual flea market that takes over the entire city with a whopping 5km of stalls. The second greatest flea market in France after Lille, which is the largest flea market in Europe!
Paris, Montmartre – Fêtes des Vendanges, 7-11 October 2026: That is one you undoubtedly mustn’t miss should you’re in Paris presently. A harvest celebration of the wine made within the secret winery of Paris, with dance, meals, fireworks and quite a lot of enjoyable.
Vignobles en Scène, 16-18 October 2026: A significant annual wine tourism occasion throughout France. In Vaucluse there are tastings, banquets, winery visits and extra! Discover out what’s on and the place: https://www.vignobles-decouvertes.com/vignobles-en-scene/
Lille Avenue meals competition, 1-4 October 2026: Celebrates 5 years of gastronomic fervour! An eclectic mixture of meals stalls and quite a lot of totally different cuisines in addition to native brewers and mixologists, plus music. It’s a cashless occasion (preloaded playing cards wanted), particulars on web site: https://www.lillestreetfoodfestival.com/
Ventoux Saveurs Pageant 30 August – 25 October 2026: Native festivals take tempo each weekend with greater than 100 workshops, reveals, exhibitions, markets, tastings and extra. Particulars: parcduventoux.fr
Étaples Herring Pageant, 14-15 November 2026: In Étaples, Pas-de-Calais, close to Le Touquet, the standard herring is well known with an enormous avenue meals occasion which options the fish cooked each which manner – grilled, marinated or smoked. And it’s accompanied by a crispy chunk of French bread and a sturdy glass of wine. 9-10 November 2026 etaples-tourisme.com
Pageant of Lights, Lyon | 5-8 December 2026: 4 nights of enchantment in Lyon. The Lights Pageant is progressive, intriguing and startling, and better of all freed from cost. Every evening brings a distinct theme, color scheme and vibe with designers from all over the world collaborating. Video, Music and Sound results are used to accompany the colourful pictures dotted across the metropolis. fetedeslumieres.fr/en
Épernay Les Habits de Lumiere, Champagne, 11-13 December 2026: The well-known Champagne metropolis of Épernay celebrates the gastronomic heritage of the area with a vibrant competition. For 3 days, town is lit up and there are many actions on provide, together with a firework show and an enormous avenue parade on Avenue de Champagne, exhibitions, musical leisure, pop up Champagne bars, cellar excursions and extra.
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The Christmas markets of France will run from finish November to start out of January – we’ll have all the data on our web site: thegoodlifefrance.com
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