If you’re looking for some fun summer activities to check out in Europe, you don’t want to miss these French events! From music festivals to foodie events, there’s something for everyone. So grab your calendar and start planning your trip – you won’t regret it.
Do you want to fill your itinerary? Here are the must-attend French events this summer:
Fête de la Musique
The 21st of June is a special day. On this day, the world celebrates the June solstice, and music lovers gather in over 1000 cities to sing, dance, and engage in all manners of merriment.
The famous “Make Music Day” began 39 years ago in France. In 1982, France’s Ministry of Culture devised a plan to have a day when people could freely unleash their vocals and unwind. The Fête de la Musique, as expected, became a musical dream and quickly caught the attention of both artists and fans. Throughout the event, live music is played everywhere, from storefronts to rooftops, gardens, parks, street corners, and anywhere else where people can enjoy a song or dance.
Given that everyone is invited, it is an unparalleled fete, and France will definitely be drenched in music from late June. There is no better way to welcome the summer season than to mark the day in the charming countryside or the vibrant streets of Paris or Marseille.
Monte Carlo Summer Festival
Music therapy can help you restore your vigor in life. If wild music isn’t your thing, a little R&B/soul will do the trick. It’s great that the ‘Girl on Fire’ is getting ready for a day of music soul care this summer in France.
The 15-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Alicia Keys will perform at the famous Place du Casino Monte-Carlo. The highly anticipated event will take place on July 18 to commemorate Alicia’s long awaited return to the stage.
Alicia has proven to be unstoppable in the music industry. Since 2001, the American songbird has had a string of hits. Her visit to the casino is part of her ‘Alicia Keys World Tour.’ Global music tours are rarely on her to-do list, so this will be a one-of-a-kind event. Visiting Place du Casino Monte-Carlo on the day would be a perfect way to kickstart your summer.
The Cabourg Film Festival, Normandy
The French are romantics. Devoting a few days to celebrating the institution of love every year sheds light on this reality. Cabourg, on the coast of Normandy, will host the most romantic summer festival in France in mid-June.
The five-day festival will welcome everyone to town to enjoy the genres of French and European romantic films. All those in attendance will spend a fantastic evening watching a romantic film in the company of loved ones in an open-air cinema. Attending the 5-day mini-vacation is signing up for a once-in-a-lifetime intimate experience.
Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping
French culture is speckled with sporting activities. If you enjoy sports, France is the place to be this summer. Longines Paris Eiffel horse jumping 2022 will take place from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26. The equestrian sport is unique in the world. It features world-class entertainment, including art exhibitions and cultural activities, as well as the most prolific riders on the best horses.
Attending the event will allow you to meet locals, tourists, and other equestrian enthusiasts. The Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL circuit stage journey is every sports fan’s dream expedition.
The World Cultures Festival, Loire Valley
Montoire has provided exceptional entertainment for August visitors since 1973. Dancers, musicians, and amateur singers are all welcome to perform at the World Cultures Festival. The event is held during the second week of each month.
The World Cultures Festival includes a variety of events. They range from conferences and exhibitions to discovery sessions and traditional food, music, and street performances presented by fun-seekers from all over the world. The festival will provide an opportunity to interact with well-known, underappreciated, and emerging artists in a dazzling celebration of diversity.
France has something for everyone this summer, from star-studded to locally conceived events. The entertaining events are spread out over the summer, giving you the opportunity to attend at least one, if not all, of them.
