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 :
You 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
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 Harvest 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
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 Heritage 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 |
 The 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.
September 11th to October 3rd
www.francefestivals.com/antibes |
 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 |
 Giacometti 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
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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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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
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Mediterranean garden week-end at Menton
Palais Carnolès : plant
show, visits of Menton's exceptional gardens.
September 11th - 12th
www.jardin-menton.fr |
 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
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 La 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
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 Jean 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
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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 |
 Internationale 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 |
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