There’s a lot happening throughout France this autumn – beginning with la rentrée, the large ‘return’, again to work, again to high school, and again to regular after the lengthy summer season holidays. It’s the season when the humanities world will get a renewed lease of life and a great deal of new exhibitions begin. And on the finish of the autumn, we’re easing into the Christmas festivities!
Nationwide occasions in Autumn
31 October – Halloween – not as fashionable in France as it’s within the US, however occasions appear to extend yr on yr – particularly at theme parks, main sights from museums in Paris to chateaux within the Loire Valley.
1 November – Le 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 Warfare I at 11am, November 11, 1918 in Compiègne, Picardy. Each city and village will honour these misplaced, laying wreaths at memorials and holding companies of remembrance.
Beaujolais Nouveau – third Thursday of November (November 16, 2024), when the primary wine of the season is launched at 12.01 a.m., celebrated in France and past.
What’s New?
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Musée du Fromage, Paris – sure, cheese lovers, the primary cheese museum in France opened in June – what might Brie higher?!
23 November 2024 – reopening of the Matisse Museum in Cateau-Cambresis, northern France
What’s on?
French Property present 19-20 October, 2024, 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.
Rederie d’Amiens, October 6, 2024
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!
Honfleur, Normandy – Fete de la crevette, 12-13 October 2024
The shrimp pageant held on this pretty port city is genuine, enjoyable and charming, to not point out scrumptious! Sea shanties, pirate village, arts and crafts stalls, cookery demonstrations and naturally seafood specialities, plus cheeses and different native produce. ot-honfleur.fr
Paris, Montmartre – Fêtes des Vendanges, 9-13 October 2024
That is one you undoubtedly mustn’t miss when you’re in Paris right now. A harvest celebration of the wine made within the secret winery of Paris, with dance, meals, fireworks and a variety of enjoyable.
Étaples Herring Pageant, 9-10 November 2024
In Étaples, Pas-de-Calais, close to Le Touquet, the common-or-garden herring is well known. An enormous road meals occasion sees 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, 2024. www.etaples-tourisme.com
Nancy Jazz Pulsations Fest, 5-19 October, 2024
Continuous concert events all through the Nancy (Lorraine, northeast France) space and never simply jazz regardless of the title: blues, rock, chanson française, electro, reggae, hip-hop and world music.
Salon du Chocolat, Paris, 30 October to three November 2024
The world’s main chocolate corporations and artisans might be at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. A should for chocoholics!
Arising
8 December 2024 – reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
Late November–December 31 – Christmas Markets happen throughout France with the Paris
Christmas Paris lights prone to be switched on 24 November (TBC).
Lyon Pageant of Lights 5 to eight December, 2024 – one of many best gentle reveals on the planet.
The Excellent Paris Tour 6-12 April 2025 – be a part of writer (and editor of The Good Life France) Janine Marsh for every week in Paris to get to find probably the most good, genuine and engaging components of town of sunshine.
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