Interested in seeing more of French culture? Visit France in time to see one of these major festivals.
5 Festivals to See Whilst Camping in France
Every country around the world has unique festivals which are an essential part of its national culture, and France is no exception. From festivals celebrating film and music to events for gardeners and gourmets, France s cultural calendar is diverse, and well worth your attention when planning your holiday. If you want to go camping in France, consider timing your visit to take a look at one of these exciting spring and summer festivals.
Cannes Film Festival
For independent and artistic filmmakers, this festival matters. Every May, the biggest names in international cinema descend on Cannes, and it is often where many of the best films premiere. Needless to say, it’s a great place for both film watching and celebrity spotting!
Most of the hotels will be booked out months in advance (at exorbitant prices), but if you go camping in France near Cannes, you can experience the excitement of the festival without breaking the bank. Better yet, you ll be able to get back to your tent if the crowds become too much!
Avignon Festival
The Avignon Festival is one of the biggest arts festivals in France, staging hundreds of theatre performances over the first three weeks of July. It consists of two separate festivals, the “In” and the “Off”. The “In” stages larger shows in the major theatres, whilst the “Off” concentrates on unusual performance spaces such as schools and public streets.
Of course, you ll have to speak some French to get the most out of it, but many of the more physical shows can be enjoyed without knowledge of the language. Regardless, the city is a great place to visit during festival time.
Nice Jazz Festival
The Nice Jazz Festival has been running for over sixty years, and it is one of the oldest, biggest and best in the world. Held every July in venues all around Nice (including a spectacular Roman amphitheatre), the festival has played host to music legends including Miles Davies, Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, and it continues to attract the very best jazz, blues and soul musicians. Jazz fans and music buffs who are camping in France will not want to miss out on this one.
International Garden Festival
Held in the scenic location of the Chateau Chamont in the Loire, this collection of over 30 landscaped gardens is open from April until October. Each year, the gardeners are given a theme, creatively shaping and designing their gardens to give visitors numerous little worlds to explore. The Loire Valley is one of the most beautiful places to go camping in France, and a visit to the International Garden Festival is an ideal day trip.
Bastille Day
Bastille Day is one of the biggest celebrations in France. Held on the 14th of July, it celebrates the storming of the Bastille in 1789, the turning point in the French Revolution that overthrew the monarchy. It is a national holiday, with parades and fireworks going off all over France. Try to make it to one of the major cities to see a truly spectacular Bastille Day celebration.
Author Resource:
Lorraine Waddell is the brand and advertising manager of Canvas Holidays, a leading European camping operator that provides the best selection of sites for camping in France (http://www.canvasholidays.co.uk/destinations/france-604-0.aspx ) Canvas offer superb camping holidays to 9 European countries.
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