Lemon Festival, Menton,

18 February – 9 March 2011

This is an important Lemon production area and Menton’s annual Lemon Festival celebrates the harvest through colourful processions and displays.

Festival de Cannes

11 - 22 May 2011

63rd Cannes Film Festival. One of the world’s biggest film events attracting thousands of film professionals and journalists.

Black Sarah Gypsy Pilgrimage, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

May, Annual

Gypsies from across Europe descend upon this tiny Camargue village each year to honour their patron saint. The statue of Black Sarah along with those of Mary Jacobe and Mary Salome are taken to the sea and blessed.

Fete de la Transhumance, St Remy de Provence

13 June 2011

Spectacular sight of farmers leading thousands of sheep through the town.

Fete de la Tarasque, Tarascon

24 – 27 June 2011

On the last weekend of June each year, festivities and music commemorate Sainte Marthe’s defeat of the dragon who devoured the local children. This ancient festival dates back to the fifteenth century.

Rencontre d'Arles, Arles

4 July - September 2011

Huge photography festival with over 60 exhibitions including New York Times magazine photographs.

Fireworks Competition, Cannes

14 July – 24 August 2011

Very popular international event where fireworks are show-cased over 6 nights.

Annual Lavender Festival, Sault

August, Annual

Traditional provencal festival with arts and crafts and lavender-based products and gifts for sale.

Feria, St Remy de Provence

August, Annual

Cowboys on horseback herd bulls through the town

Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.