Spring officially starts on March 20, 2023 and festivals and events, as well as blossom, bursts into life all over the country. We take a look at some of the top events in France in March …
What’s on in France in March?
Sarlat: Perigord, Geese Festival Fest’Oie. From 4-5 March 2023, this famous annual festival takes place in the picturesque town of Sarlat and celebrates all things goose! Noisy flocks of geese honking through the medieval city, foie gras tastings, workshops and demonstrations. en.sarlat-tourisme.com
Provence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Alpes Maritime, Festival of Violets 4-5 March 2023. The whole village smells of violets, there are farmers markets, and a violet parade with a battle of the flowers! Held annually first weekend in March. tourrettessurloup.com
Limousin, Limoges: Puces de la Cité. A very lively market with over 100 antique dealers. Held every 2nd Sunday of the month www.tourismelimoges.com
Côte-D’Azur, Nice: Les Printemps des Poètes, 11-27 March 2023. People in Nice go potty for poetry each March. This annual festival sees, and hears, recitals over a two week period in bars, theatres, clubs and cafés all over town. www.printempsdespoetes.com
Pas de Calais, Le Touquet: Car Rally, 16-18 March 2023. The inaugural roudm of the French Rally. Championship is held annually in Le Touquet. It’s a crazy car rally through the countryside and along the coast of Pas de Calais. More than 150 rally drivers converge on the lively seaside resort of Le Touquet for this one www.letouquet.com
Cambrai, Nord, March 2023 TBC, International Orchid Festival in stunning surroundings in an ancient abbey – just gorgeous. abbayedevaucelles.com
Lagouile, Midi-Pyrénées, Aveyron: La Trace du Fromage 12 March 2023. A truly amazing cheese tasting event. www.tourisme-aveyron.com
Aquitaine, Bayonne Ham Fair: TBC. For more than five centuries, the Bayonne Ham Fair has attracted gourmets to a festival of authentic regional produce. There’s also an omelette and ham competition!
Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis: Banlieues Bleues, 24 March – 21 April 2023. Jazz, blues and world music in districts all over Paris. uk.tourisme93.com/banlieue-bleue-festival
Gers, Le saint Mont, Vignoble en Fete, 24 March – 26 March 2023. Winegrowers demonstrate their knowledge and products to visitors. Held annually, last weekend of March. www.mairie-saintmont.com
Please note: We check every website for dates and details personally but changes do happen from time to time – please check website for confirmation.
