Major events in Provence in March
Here's a short list of not-to-be-missed events in Provence in March!
1st weekend in March
NAPOLEON'S LANDING in Vallauris (Alpes Maritimes)
Large-scale historical re-enactment of the landings with almost 300 soldiers in period uniform, bivouac, parade, etc.
VIOLET FESTIVAL in Tourettes sur Loup (Alpes Maritimes)
The whole village is in bloom and smells delicious, with a farmer's market, a grand violet parade and a flower battle.
9 to 18 March
INTERNATIONAL FAIR in Nice (Alpes Maritimes)
Over 1,200 exhibitors at one of the most popular events on the Côte d'Azur, with over 140,000 visitors.
2nd week of March
CORSO FLEURI in Lavandou (Var)
A procession of floats adorned with natural flowers, a carnival parade...
All March
COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL in Aix-en-Provence (Bouches du Rhône)
Weekend meetings and author signings and 5 weeks of exhibitions, events, debates and workshops on the world of comics.
TRUFFLE MARKET
Saturday mornings in Richerenches and Apt, Wednesday mornings in Valréas, Friday mornings in Carpentras.
Easter weekend
EASTER FERIA 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.
ANTIQUES AND EASTERN FAIR in l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Vaucluse)
A major rendezvous for bargain hunters and dealers from all over the world + 500 exhibitors
Easter Monday
ORANGE TREE FETE 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.