Festivals and Events: The agenda of Provence

Truffle, Olive and Wine Celebration

Avignon
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From 10 to 12 February in Avignon, the city celebrates local Provençal products with an olive oil competition, a giant aïoli, culinary demonstrations at Les Halles marketplace by well-known chefs working with truffles, cooking classes, conferences and a gourmand aperitif with Côtes du Rhône wines. A true gastronomic celebration which takes place in several venues throughout Avignon. Along with the culinary fun, Avignon Tourisme has prepared guided tours on the subjects of wine, cooking during the time of the Popes, and the vestiges of medieval markets

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  • Chorégies of Orange

    Orange
    from 07/07/12 to 31/07/12

    The Orange Choregies were created in 1971. Every summer the representations are in the ancient theater of Orange. Currently, Chorégies of Orange are one of the most famous events of international opera.

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  • The Marseilles Festival of dance

    Marseille
    from 09/06/12 to 06/07/12

    The 17th edition of the Festival de Marseille, begins on June 9th
    The event gives access to the great masterpieces of our time, by bridging the gap between artists and audiences, by encouraging dialogues and exchanges.


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  • The Voices of Gaou Festival

    Six-Fours Les-plages / Ile du Gaou
    from 16/07/12 to 28/07/12

    The 16th edition of the Voices of Gaou Festival will take place on the island of Gaou from July 16 to 28. The event is becoming the biggest music festival of the entire Mediterranean french coast.
    This year many artists are waiting for you: Gossip, The Rapture, Two Door Cinema Club, Lee Perry, Alborisie, Macka B, Shaka Ponk, Brigitte, Ben Harper, Sting.

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  • The Avignon Festival - Theatre

    Avignon
    from 07/07/12 to 28/07/12

    The Avignon Festival takes place every year in July in the theaters, the concert halls and the streets of the historic center of Avignon.
    This is the most important demonstration of theatre and performing arts in France. The number of plays and spectators are always increasing. It is an event not to be missed ...

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  • International festival of Opera

    Aix en Provence
    from 05/07/12 to 27/07/12

    The festival of Aix en Provence is an annual international music festival which takes place each summer.
    Devoted mainly to opera, it also includes concerts of orchestral, chamber, vocal and solo instrumental music
    In 2011, 72,500 spectators came at the festival.

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  • International Piano Festival

    La Roque d'Anthéron
    from 21/07/12 to 22/08/12

    Since 31 years, the International Piano Festival of La Roque d'Anthéron has become an extraordinary event in the musical and pianistic world.
    The acoustic qualities of the scene in the Château de Florans, ideal for piano recitals as well as concertos and symphonies, increase the charms of this magical and legendary garden, which covers the entire history of the Château de Florans.

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  • Les Suds Music Festival

    Arles
    from 09/07/12 to 15/07/12

    From July 9 to 15 there will be the 17th edition of Les Suds festival, in Arles.
    Discover the variety of music programs, courses, meetings and debates, etc..
    Young talent, emblematic singers, or international artists, will do the show all day and all night in differents areas of the city and in historic places.

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