Holidays in France

Do you want to know which are the most important holidays in France? Keep reading!

Bastille Day: Holidays in France

Bastille Day, celebrated across the country on July 14, is the largest and most important holiday on the French calendar.
It commemorates the day that Parisian commoners and peasants stormed the Bastille fortress and prison, sparking events that would end the monarchy and usher in the era of freedom, brotherhood and equality . Celebrations take place throughout France, including public events and large-scale parties.
The national holiday of France.

Cannes Film Festival: Holidays in France

If you are a movie buff, you will want to go to the most famous film festival in the world : the Cannes Film Festival. This red carpet event was created by a French Minister of Education and Fine Arts who wanted to establish an international cultural event in France to rival the Venice Film Festival. And we can say that he succeeded. More than 30,000 professionals from around the world attend this annual festival.

Nice Carnival: Holidays in France

The famous Nice Carnival, which takes place every February, is one of the largest carnivals in the world , along with those of Gran Canaria, Brazil, Venice and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It is also the most important event on the French Riviera.
More than a million people from all over take to the streets of Nice during the day and at night to marvel at the extravagant floats, colorful costumes and dazzling parades; all the time enjoying the lively atmosphere of the Carnival. More than a thousand dancers and musicians from around the world perform in this magnificent carnival.

The Fête de la Musique

On June 21, the day of the summer solstice, is when La Fête de la Musique (Music Day) takes place, which celebrates the diversity and scope of musical practices in all its different genres. There is music throughout the day !
The first celebration was first held in Paris in 1982 , but it has been held in 120 countries around the world. During the festival, thousands of musicians gather in the streets, bars and cafes to offer free public concerts . They play everything from rock and jazz to hip-hop and electronic music.