FestivalAtlas
When places come alive
A place isn’t one thing all year. This page shows the celebrations that make France feel alive this month — 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.
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.
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.
