Illustrative photo Braderie de Lille 2027: Europe's Biggest Flea Market
The Braderie de Lille 2027 returns across downtown Lille. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. As Europe's biggest flea market, more than 10,000 stalls and the traditional moules frites draw around two million visitors, and admission is completely free.
Illustrative photo Vendanges de Bourgogne 2026: The Grape Harvest in Burgundy
The Vendanges de Bourgogne bring the traditional grape harvest to villages like Gevrey-Chambertin, Meursault and Nuits-Saint-Georges in late summer. The exact 2026 date is not yet fixed, with the start expected between mid-August and mid-September - meaning now or very soon.
Illustrative photo Salon de la Gastronomie au Mérévillois 2027: Food Fair in Méréville
The Salon de la Gastronomie au Mérévillois returns in 2027 to the historic market hall of Méréville in the Île de France region. Around thirty producers from across France present their regional products free of charge.
Illustrative photo Foire aux Truffes Sarlat 2026/2027: Truffle Market in the Périgord
From December through January, continuing into March, the traditional truffle market opens around Rue Fénelon in Sarlat la Canéda. A long standing meeting point for Périgord truffles in the heart of the medieval old town.
Illustrative photo Foire aux Truffes et au Foie Gras: Autumn and Winter in Southwest France
From November to March, a whole string of truffle and foie gras markets unfolds across the Périgord and Gascony regions, from Sainte Alvère and Sarlat to Samatan. A full winter season of food traditions in southwest France.
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Illustrative photo Les Étoiles de Mougins – Next Edition Not Yet Announced
Les Étoiles de Mougins usually brings international star chefs to the hilltop village of Mougins on the French Riviera every two years. According to the official announcement, there will be no 2026 edition; a date for the next edition has not yet been set.
Illustrative photo Fête de l'Humanité 2027: The Left Wing Festival Near Paris
The Fête de l'Humanité 2026 runs from September 11 to 13 at Base 217 near Le Plessis Pâté, south of Paris. This long running festival by the newspaper L'Humanité blends concerts, political debate and food from around the world.
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Illustrative photo Festival Paris l'été 2027: Art and Culture Across Paris
Festival Paris l'été 2027 brings dance, theater, circus and music to special venues across Paris and the Île de France, including the Jardin des Tuileries. Exact dates are not yet confirmed, though the festival traditionally runs from mid July to early August.
Illustrative photo Festival Silhouette 2027: Free Short Film Festival in Paris
Festival Silhouette brings free short films and concerts to the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in eastern Paris every year. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. This small but atmospheric festival is located near Belleville.
Illustrative photo Jazz à la Villette 2027: Jazz Festival at Parc de la Villette in Paris
Jazz à la Villette brings jazz, funk and soul to Paris's Parc de la Villette every year. The exact date for 2027 has not been announced yet. Alongside ticketed concerts, free add on events like the Afters at La Petite Halle round out the program.