Events in France in July are dominated by the Paris Olympics. They may start at the end of July and go on into August, but it has meant many events take place earlier than usual.
To Jul 5, Les Flaneries de Reims is a delightful classical music festival that also includes world music and jazz. Around 60 concerts, many of them free, take place around the city: in the St. A big outdoor picnic finishes the festival. Free shuttles take people from one part of the city to another.
To Jul 6, The Anjou Festival now in its 72nd season has become the second biggest outdoor theatre event in France. The festival presents a varied programme in historic venues.
Retrospectives rediscover forgotten works and stars. Older generations remember films with Fernandel and others; younger ones remember Manon des Sources. New films bring European and international works to the audience. And international stars always come to this festival.
Around 60 performances are watched by over , spectators. To Jul 21, To ur de France. Due to the Paris Olympics, the Tour will finish for the first and only time in Nice. To Jul 21, Avignon Festival. Founded in this festival has grown to become one of the biggest for international contemporary live performance events.
