Berck-sur-Mer Kite Festival

Topping the list of the most famous festivals in France is Berck-sur-Mer Kite Festival. Every year withinside the seashore motel of Berck-sur-Mer at the Opal Coast of Pas de Calais a kite pageant takes place – the Rencontres Internationales de Cerfs-Volants or International Kite Festival. No regular pageant this – it draws groups from round the sector to the breezy seaside at Berck-sur-Mer wherein exhibitions and demonstrations of splendid kite flying talents take place.

At the seaside masses and masses of kites are tied to weights alongside the threshold of the mild sea looking forward to their flip at stardom. Brightly colored monsters, the Simpson family, large fish and great girl birds appear down on the ones at the seaside and withinside the town – a wonderful sight with an actual wow factor. The esplanade is covered with tents and stalls promoting remarkable local produce and artisan made items in addition to masses of remarkable avenue meals and there are a few remarkable brasseries and eating places withinside the town.

Time: March or April

Location: town of Berck-sur-Mer