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International Photography Rencontres at Arles
The first event photography the world will gather thousands of professionals and amateurs, and nearly 60 exhibitions, screenings, seminars, conferences, training ...
Exhibitions from July 3rd to September 19th
www.rencontres-arles.com
Les Aires Libres :
St martin de Crau - Aires LibresYou like electronic music, great nature and cool outdoor atmosphere where children are welcome ...
You'll enjoy Les Aires Libres.
A programme of excellent DJ, guided tour, brunch, games, music & art area
September 5th
St Martin de Crau
www.aireslibres.wordpress.com
St martin de Crau - Aires LibresHarvest ban in Avignon :
A feast in a friendly and unique heritage, all around the Palais des Papes in Doms gardens where lovers of Rhone wines will taste the grapes crushed and Cuvée des Compagnons
September 4th
www.banvendanges.com


Festival de la Plaisance a CannesIt is with the International Festival of the Pleasure of Cannes that the largest building sites and the largest ensigns of the nautical world choose to present their innovations
September 8th-13th

www.salonnautiquecannes.com

Journée du patrimoinHeritage Days
a unique chance to visit monuments which are normally closed to the public : more than 14.000 monuments across France.
September 18th- 19th
www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
Le débarquement de Napoléon IIIThe landing of Napoleon III
Historical reconstruction for the 150th anniversary of the Union County of Nice to France, 150 extras for you to revive this little known aspect of the history of the City
September 12th
www.villefranche-sur-mer.com
FESTIVAL OF SACRED ART in Antibes :
The exceptional acoustic qualities of the cathedral of Antibes located in the heart of the old town, make it an ideal concert hall for works from the sacred music repertoire. The festival's artistic director is Philippe Depétris, and this year it will no doubt once again delight both aficionados and neophytes
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September 11th to October 3rd
www.francefestivals.com/antibes

Féria du Riz a Arles Twice rather than once...Arles homage to rice with Féria du riz
with corridas and novillades in the arena
Sept 10th-12th
Fête des Prémices du riz
(early rice fête) with a big parade and decorated floats.
Sept 17th -29th

www.feriaarles.com

Festival de la BD a Vaison Comics Festival
at Vaison La Romaine

This festival will appeal to all generations with its many activities, the artists will be on hand for autographs
September 18th-19th
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www.vaison-en-provence.com


Bike Fair in Cadenet
buy and sell bikes and spare parts, walk around and admire some fine bikes… for amateurs and collectors.
September 25th-26th
www.ot-cadenet.com

Festival Marsatac a MarseilleFestival Marsatac at Marseille
The 12th edition of the Marsatac festival remains faithful to its original concept, mixing contemporary sounds with urban culture: an eclectic programme awaits you ... creative, provocative, inventive ... it'll get you in the mood for music and fun
September 23th-25th
www.marsatac.com

Expo Giacometti & MaeghtGiacometti Maeght & Expo to Saint Saint Paul de Vence : An exceptional retrospective of Alberto Giacometti will bring together the artist’s best known masterpieces including the bronzes. All the works have been lent by the large national and international museums or by private collectors and some will be on public display for the first time.
June 27th - October 31st
www.saint-pauldevence.com
Les Baux de Provence
New show at the Cathédrale d'Image : Australia
A journey into the world on this island continent where large spaces are at the gates of cities ... Once again the show promises to be spectacular !
From February 24th to Jan 2nd 2011
www.lesbauxdeprovence.com
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Contemporary Art Fair at Valbonne :
The Grand Marché de l'Art Contemporain welcome artists, painter, sculptors, photographers ... they will be there in person
to present works of art
Sept 2nd-5th
www.art-contemporain.com

September is the month when the grape harvest takes place, after a year of patient and careful tending the wine is celebrated in the hope that the harvest will be a good one :
from 1st to 15th at Chateauneuf du Pape (depending of the grapes)
Sept 4th at
Sainte Maxime with firework, ball, parade...
Sept 26th at Grimaud

Wine Fête at Cassis : following the mass and the wine blessing, wine tasting in the centre of the village and the port.Folklore,
September 5th
www.ot-cassis.com


Mediterranean garden week-end at Menton

Palais Carnolès : plant show, visits of Menton's exceptional gardens.
September 11th - 12th
www.jardin-menton.fr
Fete des olives a Mouries Olive Fête at Mouries:
provencal mass, procession and country dancing, olive opening competition, dance, bric a brac and craft stalls, vintage car exhibition and of course olive tasting, olive oil, specialist olive oil breads...
September 18th - 19th
www.mouries.com
Exhibition: "Caesar, the Rhône for memory" in Arles
The exhibition looks back at 20 years of excavations in the river at Arles and off the coast at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Of more than 500 objects on show, undoubtedly the most impressive is this famous bust of Julius Caesar. Departmental museum of Ancient Arles.
October 24th to Sept. 19th 2010
Tickets on line

Fete Romaine a OrangeLa Fête Romaine
à Orange

Roman Theatre Spectacle, gladiatorial combats, gladiatorial combat training ( for children ), Roman and Gallic camp ... back in time for a trip to the heart of ancient Rome
September 11th - 12th
www.theatre-antique.com



Balades littéraires Jean Giono a ManosqueJean Giono literary walks at Manosque
Walk led by a literary guide in the wilds of the hills of Manosque and the Old City that marked the work of the author.
September 23th and 26th
www.centrejeangiono.com
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Apple and Jam Festival at Graveson Farmer market, tasting of receipe containing apples, initiation with the various varieties of apples, contest of the most original receipe.
September 24th
www.graveson-provence.fr
Les Voiles de St Tropez :
Regatas from the former Nioulargue now called "Voiles de la ville" which, as ever, bring together both superb classical yachts and ultra modern racing "machines".
Sept 25th to October 3th
www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr
Marrow Festival in Lauris :
big marrow market, displays, tasting, events… be sure to sample the excellent preserves and sauces and don't miss the marrow contests on Saturday evening with a Halloween-style lantern procession.
October
3th
www.laurisenluberon.com

Exhibition Brigitte Bardot
at St Tropez

The exhibition is in three parts, based on a chronological itinerary, plunging the visitor into the heart of Brigitte Bardot’s tumultuous life, accompanied by the actress’s voice (songs, extracts from sound tracks... without a shadow of a doubt, she fascinates us once again.
June 23th - October 31th
www.expobrigittebardot.com
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Biennale internationale de VallaurisInternationale Biennale of Contemporary and Céramic Creation Vallauris
The USA will be the guest of honour for this Biennale. This invitation aims to develop privileged relations with today’s most interesting ceramists, artists and designers.

July 3rd - November 15th
www.vallauris-golfe-juan.com

Spectacles - RéservationComing Shows & Events
FESTIVAL ESCARAVATIERS- Puget sur Argens
29-05 to 14/08 booking

SPORTING SUMMER FESTIVAL
From 09.07 to 28/08/2010 - Monaco booking

EXPO BRIGITTE BARDOT - St Tropez
23/06/10 to 10/10/2010 booking

Christmas Traditions

Castles/Monuments

Antiques and Junk

Childrens Corner

Cooking and Gastronomy

Outdoor Leisure activities

Slide Show

Boutiques & Shopping

Background screens

Olive : Tree, fruit, mills and oil


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