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Are you looking for ideas for a day out this month? Fancy making the most of a weekend to explore a new village, take part in a traditional festival or simply find something to do near where you’re staying? The ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ events calendar is here to help you get away from it all. All year round, the villages that are members of the association organise a wide range of events and activities that allow you to discover their heritage, history, traditions and way of life. Farmers’ markets, local fairs, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, shows, culinary events and meetings with local craftspeople: so many opportunities to enjoy a unique experience in the heart of these exceptional villages.
Ideas for outings throughout the seasons
Events change with the seasons and vary from region to region. Every month, new events bring life to the villages. Some have become unmissable fixtures, whilst others offer a more intimate insight into local traditions and craftsmanship.
In spring, the villages come to life again and host events centred on gardens, heritage, crafts and local traditions. As the warmer weather arrives, night markets, traditional festivals, concerts and open-air festivals invite you to experience the villages in a different light, often in stunning settings.
In autumn, events place greater emphasis on gastronomy, local produce and regional craftsmanship.
In winter, local traditions, cultural events and end-of-year festivities offer fresh reasons to explore the villages.
Whatever the time of year, the events calendar helps you find ideas for an outing, a visit or a short break, so you can make the most of the region’s rich heritage.
What to do on your next getaway?
An event can be an excellent reason to step inside a village you haven’t yet visited. But your exploration doesn’t end with the event itself.
Make the most of your visit by taking the time to wander through the narrow streets, admire the houses and monuments that make up the village’s heritage, visit a remarkable site or sample the local specialities. Depending on what takes your fancy, you could round off your day with a walk through the surrounding countryside or by exploring other nearby villages.
Using the interactive map below, you can explore the various events on offer in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France and easily find the events that match your destination or itinerary.
A living heritage to discover all year round
The events organised in the villages are much more than just dates on a calendar. They help to bring cultural and local heritage to life, passing it down from generation to generation.
Behind every festival, market, show or event are residents, local organisations, craftspeople, producers and local stakeholders who help to keep their village and its traditions alive.
By checking our events calendar regularly, you can discover new events and find inspiration for your next outings in France and short breaks .
So, what’s on this month? Browse the upcoming events and let us guide you towards new discoveries in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France.
Events and activities to discover this month
September marks the start of the new season. Don’t miss the traditional European Heritage Days , in which many villages in the network are taking part.
Alternatively, how about hunting for a good book to kick off the new term? At the Haut Quercy Book Festival in Martel (Lot), or the book fairs in Rocamadour (Lot) and Crissay-sur-Manse (Indre-et-Loire), you’ll find these events in the “In the Spotlight” section on our interactive map.
