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| ASP World Qualifying Series - Rip Curl Pro |
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Aug 2008 (annual)
Hossegor
The Plage de la Graviere in Hossegor, one of the west coast's largest surf destinations, hosts the Rip Curl Pro, part of the ASP World Qualifying Series. The waves here are mostly beach…
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| L'Acréchade |
| 6 January |
BESSE ET SAINT-ANASTAISE [Puy-de-Dôme]
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Cross country skiing and snowshoeing event.
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| International Boogie Woogie Festival |
| 07 August - 09 August |
ROQUEBROU LA CANTAL
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| A music festival with numerous concerts with international artists from all over the world. |
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| Les Européennes du Goût |
| 27 June - 29 June |
AURILLAC
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Markets of quality, innovative, organic and farm-fresh food. |
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| Chicken Festival |
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Nov 2008 (annual)
Clôtres Jacobins, Saint-Sever
The medieval town of Saint-Sever is very proud of its chicken population, which it celebrates every year at the Clôtre des Jacobins during Festivolailles. Visitors can taste the town's famous…
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| Antiques Fair |
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Jan - Feb 2008 (annual)
Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Park), Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Salon des Antiquaires, held in the Parc des Expositions, is among France's finest fairs, on a par with those of Antibes, Toulouse and Paris. Some 200 top antique dealers from all… |
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| Château La Roquebrou Exhibition |
| 12 July - 23 August |
ROQUEBROU LA CANTAL
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| The castle opens its doors to the public for a remarkable painting exhibition. |
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| Inter-Island Windsurf Race |
| Sep 2008 (annual) |
Club de Voile de Bonifacio
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This annual windsurfing race, known locally as Le Défi Inter-Iles, covers the 11-mile stretch of sea between two of the most alluring Mediterranean islands, Corsica and Sardinia. One hundred windsurfers from all over the globe come to take part. If you feel like joining them, registration forms are available at the Club de Voile in Bonifacio |
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| Twins Festival |
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Aug 2008 (annual)
Pleucadeuc
There's double trouble in the small town of Pleucadeuc in Brittany during the annual Jumeaux festival, Europe's biggest gathering of twins. |
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| Buskers Festival |
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Nov 2008 (annual)
Quintin
Street vendors, singers and actors recreate the ambience of the pleasure-loving Belle Epoque (1890-1914) in the beautiful half-timbered streets of Quintin. The town's Festival des Chanteurs de… |
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| Bric-a-Brac Market |
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Mar 2008 (various dates)
Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Park), Bordeaux
The lively Foire à la Brocante (bric-a-brac market) takes place in Bordeaux's vast Parc des Expositions. Although not as grand as the annual Antiques Fair, attendance is free and you may just…
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| Bordeaux Wedding Fair |
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18 - 20 Jan 2008 (annual)
Palais des Congrès, Bordeaux
Blushing Bordeaux brides (and grooms) head for this fair at the Palais des Congrès. Over 100 stands help couples plan the big day down to the smallest detail. Dresses, flowers, catering and…
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| Video art and new media international event - Vidéoformes |
| 11 March - 30 March |
CLERMONT-FERRAND [Puy-de-Dôme]
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| Panorama of international video and new media creation |
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| Lifestyle Fair - Conforexpo |
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Oct 31- Nov11, 2008 (annual)
Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Park), Bordeaux
This annual salon at Bordeaux's Parc des Expositions caters for your health and beauty - and that of your house and garden - and suggests imaginative and luxurious ways of spending your leisure time.
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| Biarritz International Organ Festival |
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Oct 2008 (annual)
Biarritz
Biarritz's International Organ Festival, organised by Academie André Marchal, awards two prizes each year - one for best interpretation and one for best inprovisation. With €3000 at stake…
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| Bordeaux Fête le Vin |
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Jun 26-29, 2008 (biennial)
Bordeaux
Renowned worldwide for its fine wines, the Bordeaux region celebrates its major export with a three-day extravaganza of drink, food and music. Sample the vintages and test your skills at…
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| Saint-Emilion Fêtes des Vendanges |
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Sep 2008 (annual)
Collegiate Church of The Cordeliers , Saint-Emilion
Bordeaux's north-eastern wine district, Saint-Emilion, declares the beginning of the grape harvest with the spectacular Ban des Vendanges. A host of viticultural ceremonies take place in the…
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| Bellows Festival |
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Apr 26-27, 2008 (biennial)
Nontron
It's no April Fool - in early April, the townspeople of Nontron celebrate the Bellows Festival (le Carnaval des Soufflets) by dressing up in nightshirts, cotton caps, clogs, masks and, last…
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| Ribérac Music and Words Festival |
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Jul 18-21, 2008 (annual)
Ribérac
In the squares of the beautiful, medieval Perigord town of Ribérac, musicians and dancers entertain the crowds every July with a series of jazz and pop concerts, as well as outdoor cinema.
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| Lanvellec Baroque Music Festival |
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Oct 2008 (annual)
Lanvellec
Each autumn the architectural gems of Lanvellec in Brittany host concerts by the finest players of Baroque music, while the streets fill with revellers in period costume. Concerts take place… |
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