Events in France

Each year the people of Avignon celebrate the beginning of winter with the traditional St. Andre Fair in the streets of the town. There are many tasty local foods to sample, like Papalines liqueur chocolates or fragrant goat’s cheese. If you have some extra cash with you pick up some fresh truffles, but they might set you back a bit. You can also find all sorts of arts and crafts too, including local pottery and every kind of Provencal print imaginable.

Each year Paris is transformed into a temporary forest of Christmas trees which are displayed along its boulevards, throughout its quarters and dotted amongst its official buildings. This is organized by the Ministry of Parks; it is their job to put the French capital in a festive mood. They setup over 1000 fir trees in the capital. Some are covered in artificial snow; others are decorated with Christmas baubles and lights. It’s a truly magical effect.