France offers a rich events landscape stretching from the elegant streets of Paris to the vineyards of Provence. Music festivals, Christmas markets in Alsace and regional cultural celebrations shape the events calendar. Throughout 2026/2027, visitors can experience French art de vivre up close at a wide range of events.
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Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Courchevel combines midnight fireworks at the Front de Neige in Courchevel 1850 with an open-air party, torchlight descents and gourmet galas. The public celebration is traditionally free; hotel menus and clubs are ticketed. Check courchevel.com for the official programme.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Saint-Malo is celebrated on 31 December 2026 in Intra-Muros, on Esplanade Saint-Vincent and along the ramparts. There is no confirmed official city fireworks show; lights, réveillon dinners and sea views define the night into 1 January 2027. Check the tourist office for the final festive timetable.
Illustrative photo Celebrate New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Paris at the free Champs-Élysées festivities: video mapping and fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe from 7pm, with a midnight finale and quieter alternatives from Montmartre or a Seine cruise.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026 and New Year's Day 2027 in Deauville mix casino and hotel réveillons, lights on Place Morny and Les Planches with the traditional 1 January sea dip. Public spaces and the swim are free; festive dinners recently ranged from about EUR 180 to 395. Confirm 2026/2027 menus and times on indeauville.fr and with Barrière.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Honfleur centre on the lit Vieux Bassin, the Christmas market and festive restaurant menus. The tourist office states there are no municipal fireworks on 31 December or 1 January. Public spaces are free; recent gourmet réveillon menus typically ranged from about EUR 100 to 160.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Reims 2026/2027 runs from the evening of 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027, centred on Place Drouet d'Erlon and the illuminated cathedral. Public squares are free to enter; dinners and parties are ticketed separately. The detailed city programme is usually published in autumn on reims-tourisme.com.
Illustrative photo The New Year's Eve parties in Serre Chevalier 2026-2027 are spread across Briançon, Chantemerle and Le Monêtier les Bains. Alongside free torchlight descents with fireworks, there are pubs with DJs and live music plus possible club and thermal bath parties.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in La Rochelle centres on the lit Vieux-Port: dinners and bars on 31 December 2026 and the free New Year's Ball on 1 January 2027 at Tour Saint-Nicolas. There is no official city fireworks display; confirm the winter programme on larochelle.fr.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Menton combine a Christmas market, a seafront night and a classical concert on 1 January at the Palais de l'Europe. Fireworks over the bay, mild Riviera weather and the colourful old town make the turn of the year on the French–Italian border distinctive. Public areas are usually free; galas and the concert require tickets.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Paris: on the night of 31 December 2026 into 1 January 2027, clubs from Châtelet (California Avenue, Jungle Zone, O’Chupito, Tiki Playa) to Solum and The Bridge at Pont Alexandre III, Wanderlust and Le Duplex host réveillon parties. Tickets from about €20 via Shotgun and organisers — book early.
Illustrative photo Dunkirk Carnival 2027 runs from 10 January to 21 March, with Les Trois Joyeuses peaking around Mardi Gras on 9 February. Join massive free street processions, the legendary herring throw from the town hall balcony, and weeks of celebrations across the city.
Illustrative photo Maison & Objet Premier takes place from 14 to 18 January 2027 at Paris Nord Villepinte. The first major design event of the year brings together over 67,000 trade professionals and 2,300 brands across furniture, luxury interiors and craftsmanship. Trade professionals only.