Diary - May 2013
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  Marseille European Capital of Culture 2013
All throughout the year 2013, hundreds of cultural and artistic events will be staged across the Provence region, from Arles to Toulon : dance, art, theater, circus, cinema, photo, music, design, also festivals. 2013 will be amazing.
From January 12th to December 31st
 www.mp2013.fr |
 Monet, Renoir... Chagall. Journeys around the Mediterranean in Baux de Provence
A fascinating three-dimensional show on 7000m 2 of projected images up to 14 m immerses you into the captivating world of painters. Dazzling and brilliant.
March 8th to January 5th
www.lesbauxdeprovence.com |
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 Meeting of the 9th Art in
Aix en Provence
19 exhibitions, more than 50 guests, work shop and many events to celebrate comic strips.
March 15th to May 31st
www.bd-aix.com |
 The May festival in Nice
This festival is probably the oldest in Nice folklore. Every Sunday in the month of May, picnics, dancing and folklore performances brighten up the Cimiez gardens and amphitheatre de Cimiez.
May 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th |
 International Festival of the Arts and Fashion at Hyères
The world of fashion and photography festival welcomes designers who presented their first collection.
Exhibitions until May 26th
www.villanoailles-hyeres.com |
 Marcel Pagnol hiking in Allauch
From the famous book : La femme du boulager. Enjoy stepping Pagnol's work from the inside, during a walking tour of a full day of show. Very successfull last year with 25,000 spectators.
April 20th - May 26th
www.danslacourdesgrands.fr |
 Feast of herdsmen in Arles
The herdsmen parade alongside Arlesiennes every year on 1 May Day of the herdsmen. The afternoon horse show and bull in the arena.
May 1st
www.arlestourisme.com |
 8th Salon SM'ART
in Aix en Provence
8th edition of the contemporary art fair, great appointment of Art which intersect with delight collectors, art enthusiasts, beginners and curious. Over 170 artists present their major work.
May 2nd - 6th
www.salonsmart-aix.com |
 13th European Festival of the Photograph of naked at Baux de Provence & Arles
A sensitivity vision of the body and nudity. 30 exhibitions and 10 training photo. The guest of honor this year is Hans Silvester .
May 8th - 20th
www.fepn-arles.com |
 Strawberry Festival at Velleron
A day in the scent of strawberries, you can compare and test all varieties as well as jams, syrups, juices, pies, candy, pastries ... folklore, music & antics fair..
May 8th
www.velleron.fr |
 Expo Rose in Grasse
paying homage to the queen of flowers, the rose, in the villa Museum Fragonard and the Palais des Congres. The theme of this year : Edith Piaf
Du 8 au 12 Mai
www.ville-grasse.fr |
 454° Bravades of St Tropez
"Bravade" means "bravery" This tradition has been celebrated since more than 450 years. It marks Tropezian folk's attachment to the past. This commemoration has both religious and military origins.
May 16-18th
www.ot-saint-tropez.com
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 Festival du Film de Cannes
Chaired by Steven Spielberg, "The Great Gatsby" in 3D for the opening film and among the directors nominated for the Palme d'Or : James Gray, Ethan & Joel Coen, Roman Polanski, François Ozon, Steven Soderbergh, Arnaud Desplechin...
May 15th - 26th
www.festival-cannes.com |
 Nuit
des musées
For the 9th museum night, the most important museum invit you to discover these transformed places during one night only ... 200 events awaits you in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur area.
May 18th
nuitdesmusees.culture.fr |
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 Les Rendez vous du Kiosque in Marseille
A music festival in the iconic "music kiosque", a clever and eclectic programming : bals, confirmed talents, brillant discoveries, energic DJs… well the party is at the Rendez-Vous
May 19th - July 21st
www.rendezvousdukiosque.fr |
 Les Sons du Lub' in Beaumont de Pertuis
9th edition of this festival combining music and street theater music, but also Petank Elektro, exchange instruments, music workshops, exhibitions, large barbecue, games for children ... festive and very friendly.(free)
May 19th
www.arcensolasso.fr |
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 Fêtes de la transhumance
The shepherds parade with their flocks of sheep and goats accompagnied by traditional carts and of course the donkeys. Throughout the day the big farmers market with local products.
At St Martin de Crau May 11-12th
At Remy-de-Provence May 20th |
 Latin Sails in St Tropez
will launch Mediterranean sailboats, regatta & exhibitions. Do you like boats ? you won't be disappointed : pointus, catalanes, felouques symbolising mediterranean marine culture, a true heritage.
May 23th - 26th
www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr |
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 Gypsy pilgrimage at Saintes Maries,
24 & 25 May are the most important days of the year, the fete takes place in an popular and religious atmosphere with of course music and the sound of the gypsy guitars with flamenco and "arlésiennes" May 24th to 25th
www.saintesmaries.com |
 Days of Rare Plants
in Bouc Bel Air
In the superb 18th century Albertas gardens, Surrounded by terraces, fountains and basins, you will discover sumptuous flowerbeds, fragrant pathways and the rare plants displayed by more than 120 exhibitors.
May 24th to 25th
www.jardinsalbertas.com |
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 Cross Over Festival in Nice
where mix current electro music, hip hop, rock, rap ... and other art forms: film, vj, art, stage design, fashion ...
May 25th- June 6th
www.festival-crossover.com
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 Grand Prix F1 of Monaco
Pending for this legendary race in the heart of Monaco ... who will be in pole position to tackle the 78s ? Only one thing is sure : There will be lots of Ferrari fans in the audience.
May 26th
www.visitmonaco.com
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 Sails of Antibes
These sublim cathedrals of sails, will satisfy fans of great show. 4 days of entertainment and festivities at the port and old town.
May 29th - June 2nd
www.voilesdantibes.com |
 The Month of Gardens in Menton
The whole month long Menton celebrates its famous gardens. Visits will be commented by the gardeners, owners and guides. The opportunity to stroll through the exquisite gardens usually closed to visitors.
June 1st-30th
www.menton.fr |
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 The Bottles Procession
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Boulbon
Every year 1st June, at 7.00pm, all the men and boys in the village parade up to the St Marcellin's chapel, each one bringing his best bottles. The village priest solemnly blesses the botles and the men drink religiously...Then the parade returns to the village with light and joyous hearts.
June 1st |
 Rendez vous au Jardin at the Prieuré de Salagon in Mane :
Plants, arts and crafts, garden furniture for sale, local products, seeds, guided tours, musical interludes, conferences, and even creative workshops for children.
June 1st-2nd
musee-de-salagon.com |
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 Les fêtes d' Arles
The whole town participates in the local traditions, a fusion of poetry and Camargue traditions : Satin race (camargue horse race),the Pegoulade, torchlit carmargue horse parade with coyboys and beautifully dressed arlésienne women Costume fete.
June 9th-July 1st
www.festivarles.com |
 Les Voiles du Vieux-Port
in
Marseille
A top level international regatta bringing together morethan 35 traditionnal yachts. Berthed at the quai in front of the city hall, boats will be a part of the liveliness of the port.
June 13th-16th
www.lesvoilesduvieuxport.com |
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 Danse Festival of Marseille
Due to dance, the Festival could rapidly bring a new innovative artistic trend. The Festival remains true to its original concept : an international festival of contemporary performance arts : dance, music, cinema...
June 19th-July 12th
www.festivaldemarseille.com |
 Le Mas des Escaravatiers
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Puget sur Argens
An idyllic place, a relaxed atmosphere, good music, brunch around the pool, concerts, DJ set and live music : Macéo Parker, Imany, Saule, Lilly Wood & The Prick....
June 2nd - August 17th
www.lemas-concert.com
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 Chagall, d'une guerre à l'autre in Nice
This exhibition brings together works evoking the artist's career over a long period, from the First World War to after the Second World War.
February 23th - May 20th
www.musees-alpesmaritimes.fr |
 Exhibition Reflets de Méditerranée in Marseille
A large collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographs of classical, modern and contemporary artists for whom Marseille, Provence and the Mediterranean were or are territories of inspiration and home.
March 1st - June 16th
www.museeregardsdeprovence.com |
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 Exhibition Rahim NajFar in Marseille
Gallery Breteuil welcomes the great painter colorist, his dreamlike visions and Orientalist constructions of the Luberon and its neo-cubiste are famous worldwide.
March 15th - July 31th
www.galeriebreteuil.com |
 Exhibition Jean Cocteau Rouge et Or in Menton
Museum Jean Cocteau Severin Wunderman Collection presents a new exhibition devoted to the theater of Jean Cocteau, who was not only a writer & actor but also set designer, costume designer and stage director.
December 1st - October 16th
www.museecocteaumenton.fr |
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