Hundreds of dance, music and theatre troupes
converge on Avignon
for this hugely popular
festival, which draws thousands of participants and
spectators every year.
Grape Harvest
Ceremony
September (tba)
Being one of the most well-known wine-producing
regions in France, it is to no surprise that Avignon
celebrates the grape harvesting season.
Public Holidays
New Year's Day
1
January
Easter Monday
24 March
Labour Day/May Day
1
May
1945 Victory Day
8
May
Ascension
1 May
Whit Monday
12 May
Bastille Day
14 July
Assumption
15 August
All Saints' Day
1
November
Remembrance Day
11 November
Christmas Day
25 December
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