Major events in Provence in April
Here's a short list of not-to-be-missed events in April in Provence!
Easter weekend
FÉRIA DE PAQUES in Arles (Bouches du Rhône)
4 days and 4 nights of festivities: bullfights, abrivados, ferrades, novilladas, bull runs, manade competitions, the arenas will be packed to the rafters.
FOIRE ANTIQUITÉ ET BROCANTE DE PAQUES in l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Vaucluse)
A major event for bargain hunters and dealers from all over the world + 500 exhibitors
Easter Monday
FETE DE L'ORANGER in Le Bar sur Loup (Alpes Maritimes)
Homemade orange wine and bitter orange jam competition. Activities, games, dances, music and exhibitions based around the precious fruit.
2 weeks at Whitsun
PRINTEMPS DES POTIERS in Bandol (Var)
A large potters' market on Sunday and Whit Monday, followed by 2 weeks of exhibitions of contemporary ceramics, jars, jugs and crockery of all kinds.
3rd Sunday after Easter
LES BRAVADES of Fréjus (Var)
A traditional festival celebrated in the streets of the old town centre to the sound of fifes and drums.
From 6 to 14 April 2024
OPEN DE TENNIS in Monte-Carlo (Alpes-Maritimes)
Meet the world's top 50 players at one of the world's finest tennis clubs.
Last Sunday in April to early May
FÊTE DE L'ASPERGE (Asparagus day) in Mormoiron (Alpes Maritimes)
Tasting and sale of asparagus and many local products accompanied by Côte du Ventoux wine. Flea market, crafts, games and dances
End April
FÊTE DES FRAISES à Carpentras (Alpes Maritimes)
Tasting and sale of strawberries and many local products.
Crafts and games.