Untitled Flashcards Set

Cannes Film Festival

-Best of the movie world gather in the town of Cannes

-Numerous films are showcased hoping to receive the prestigious Palme or recognition

Bastille Day July 14th

- Commemorates the storming of the    Bastille

-salute to french democracy

-one of their biggest holidays

-Celebrated with parades and fireworks

Fete DeLa Musique

-street festival

-music festival

-one big concert

-every type of genre

-free

Festival D’Avignon

-Dance, theater, music, cinema

-Yearly arts festival

Nice Carnival

-One of the best in the world

-February

-Town of Nice

-Fireworks and Parades

Paris Quartier D'été

-Lasts for a month

-Several venues

-shows and concerts (circuses, theatrical performances, open air events)

Les Cheoregies D’Orange

-Summer opera festival

-In D’Orange

-1860

-6 performances of operas and concerts

Tour De France July

-1903

-Sporting event

-Route changes every year