Medieval festival, Provence/Avignon
 

I was thinking of taking my nieces on an excursion from Paris to Avignon this coming May. when I was there at the end of May 2 years ago, there was a medieval festival going on. From various banners I saw in neighboring Provencal towns, it seemed that it was the season for it. Well, now I want to find the dates for 2003. I have combed thru the internet but cant find anything on it! Any ideas?

Topping for me! I am wondering if this event is the Foire de Printemps?

Melissa,<BR>I'd try with the website of Avignon Tourism. They have a list about event, but it may be to early for those in May.<BR>Check it out later.<BR><BR>www.avignon-tourisme.com/pages-en/home.htm

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Melissa,<BR><BR>Check out this website:<BR><BR>http://www.avignon.fr/en/tourisme/manifen.php<BR><BR>Although this site is in the French language, if you key-in Google.com. it will find the site for you. Once you are there, Google will also translate into English.<BR><BR>All the festivals for the year (2003)are listed on this site.<BR><BR>Good luck. Francie

Thanks! Still have not found it yet....sigh...maybe it was a one time thing.

Melissa,<BR><BR>When we were there in May, there was a Wine festival going on in several villages in Provence. In Avignon, they had a lot of booths of wine producers, a band, food etc. I saved my glass and a brochure, if you think this may be it, I'll pull out the brochure I have. I think this was more wine related though, than a medevial festival.

Melissa,<BR>I tried it tonight (website) and it worked for me! Try this.<BR>http://www.avignon.fr/en/tourisme<BR><BR>Once in the site, Click: &quot;Culture &amp; Tourism.<BR>Then on the left side of screen: Click: Events<BR><BR>There it is! All the events are posted for the year.<BR><BR>Keep trying.<BR><BR><BR><BR>

hmmm, no Medieval Festival in May on the calendar. Oh well! I think the wine fest might be interesting! I could check out the wines while my nieces ride that little shuttle thru the town! hahaha

This is a LONG SHOT, but my French teacher (I live in France) just told me yesterday about a festival of sorts in the area called Les Chevaux, in the town of Camargue, I believe. This is on the 'delta' or mouth of the Rhone River. Apparently, 'gypsies' from all over Europe gather at this place once a year (the month &amp; date change each year!) &amp; have a huge 'festival' of sorts. It is supposedly very popular with tourists. This may have nothing to do with the festival you are looking for, but I thought I'd try to help.

<BR>The gypsies GTG is indeed famous, yes. It takes place in Sainte Marie de la Mer in the Camargue (which isn't a town though but an area).

Hey, that is pretty cool, thanks!