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
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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.
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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
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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
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CORSO FLEURI in Lavandou (Var)
A procession of floats adorned with natural flowers, a carnival parade...
All March
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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.
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TRUFFLE MARKET
Saturday mornings in Richerenches and Apt, Wednesday mornings in Valréas, Friday mornings in Carpentras.
Easter weekend
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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.
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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
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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.