A place isn’t one thing all year. This page shows the celebrations that make France feel alive in the next 6 weeks — revealed through festivals (with dates you can trust). Browse the highlights, then save the ones that fit your trip.

Locals describe Carnival as a vital expression of Creole heritage and a unifying, joyful tradition.

FestivalAtlas is an atlas of when places come alive — revealed through festivals. Use this window to compare celebrations, then save or hold the ones you care about.
Locals describe Carnival as their vibrant heritage celebrating freedom and unity, led by the mysterious Touloulou and th…

Carnival is an integral winter tradition - lively, playful, and a point of communal pride for Limouxins.

A vital expression of Niçois creativity and identity, passed down generations ([www.lebonbon.fr](https://www.lebonbon.fr…

Framed by locals as a sacred pilgrimage event, emphasizing faith and community gathering.

Locals view the festival as a celebration of Menton’s historic pride in lemons, blending agricultural heritage with carn…

Locals regard the carnival as a proud heritage event and emphasize it as a festive, satirical celebration led by the com…

Described as a joyous, communal occasion that unites all Martinicans across social divides.

Locals describe the carnival as a time of solidarity and joy, with emphasis on shared tradition and pride in their marit…

Locals view this festival as a vital part of their heritage, associating it with local history and communal values.

Rooted in a unique local legend (a young butcher saved the town by ringing church bells), the Sélestat carnival has surv…

Locals describe it as a cherished childhood tradition and a highlight of their social calendar ([romans26.fr](https://ro…

Locals describe the festival as essential for community bonding and honoring their shared folklore and history.

Locals regard it as a fun winter highlight but acknowledge it as a tourist magnet in recent decades.

Our legendary winter carnival, prepared by children and families with enthusiasm each year.

Carnival in Strasbourg, dating to medieval traditions of role-reversal festivals, is a hallmark of Alsatian culture. It …

A beloved local gastronomy fair celebrating Mortagne's traditional black pudding specialty.