Festivals in France

There are plenty of French festivals to help you experience the country's vibrant culture, from history to fantasy and everything in between. Of course, Toplist cannot list all of them! Therefore, Toplist has compiled some of the most famous ones for you.

The first name of the festival in France that Toplist would like to share with you is the Berck-sur-Mer Kite Festival. For over two decades, over half a million people have come to watch the spectacular display of kites fly over the seaside town of Berck-sur-Mer. The festival, which takes place every March or April, features giant dragons, whales, octopuses, and various cartoon characters flying over the sandy beach. Moreover, every two years, the festival hosts the International Kite Championships of the World. Another famous festival is the Lemon Festival. The Fête du Citron (Lemon Festival), which takes place in Menton for two weeks in February, celebrates all things citrus. More than 200,000 people come to see the brightly colored floats and sculptures made out of lemons and oranges. The next famous festival is the Nice Carnival. The famous Nice Carnival, which takes place every February, is one of the world's largest carnivals, alongside those in Brazil, Venice, and New Orleans' Mardi Gras. On the French Riviera, it is also the most important event. During the day and night, over a million people from all over the world descend on Nice's main street.