Regional Festivals

Carnival Celebrations

Nice Carnival: - Elaborate parades - Flower battles - Costume traditions - Street parties - King burning ceremony - Tourist-friendly atmosphere

Other Regional Carnivals: - Dunkirk's unique traditions - Limoux's extended celebration - Annecy's Venetian carnival - Local variation importance - Community participation key

Wine Harvest Festivals

Vendange Celebrations: - September/October timing - Regional variations - Grape stomping sometimes - New wine tasting - Traditional meals - Music and dancing

Local Saint Days

Fêtes Patronales: - Village patron saints - Processions common - Communal meals - Traditional games - Local food specialties - Everyone welcome typically