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Events diary

Holidaying in Europe gives you the great opportunity of experiencing many local events and festivities. We have selected a variety of events taking place across Europe this year, so for an introduction to these events and a list of the nearest campsites, please click on the country you are travelling to below.

France | Spain | Italy | Holland

Château de Blois Spectacular	Apr - Sep 08	Nearby campsites:
The Château de Blois is one of the most beautiful examples of Renaissance architecture in the Loire. The story of its fabulous history is told in a sound and light spectacular (Son et Lumiere) with several famous actors playing their parts.		Le Château de Marais: Chambord Yelloh! Village Parcs des Alicourts: Pierrefitte Parcs de Fierbois: Tours

Strawberry Festival	13 May 08	Nearby campsites:
The Strawberry Festival is held annually in the town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and amuses both locals and visitors alike. There is everything from markets selling strawberries to strawberry related products and local delicacies, but the main attraction is the building of a giant strawberry tart!		Saint Avit Loisirs: Le Bugue La Polombière: Sarlat Le Paille Basse: Souillac

International Garden Festival	Apr - Oct 08	Nearby campsites:
The International Garden Festival is France's answer to the Chelsea Flower Show with its 30 show gardens set in the beautiful grounds of the château at Chaumont-sur-Loire. Each year the festival has a theme and this year it's 'Gardens and Memory'. As well as the spectacular display of gardens there are cafes and shops to add to the event.		Le Château de Marais: Chambord Yelloh! Village Parcs des Alicourts: Pierrefitte Parcs de Fierbois: Tours

Tour de l'Ile de Ré	May 08	Nearby campsites:
On 7 May La Rochelle is home to one of the oldest nautical events in France, the Tour de l'Ile de Re. Hundreds of yachts take part in the race from the mainland at La Rochelle around the rocky island.		Le Littoral: Talmont St Hilaire Bel: La Tranche sur Mer Du Jard: La Tranche sur Mer Zagarella: Longeville-sur-Mer La Forêt: St Julien de Landes La Garangeoire: St Julien de Landes Les Ecureuils: St Hilaire de Riez Sol à Gogo: St Hilaire de Riez Les Biches: St Hilaire de Riez La Yole: St Jean Plage Le Clarys Plage: St Jean Plage Les Genêts: St Jean Plage L'Océano d'Or: Jard sur Mer

Cannes Film Festival	May 08	Nearby campsites:
Cannes is home to the biggest and most famous film festival in the world. Most of the action takes place at the famous Palais des Festivals, although screenings do take place all over the town. The beach is the place to see the starlets doing their thing. Some screenings are open to all to view.		Esterel: St Raphaël Douce Quiètude: St Raphaël La Pachacaïd: Canadel Les Prairies de la Mer: Port Grimaud La Baume: Fréjus

French Open	May - Jun 08	Nearby campsites:
The French Open, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, is one of the biggest sporting events in France. For two weeks the 500 best tennis players in the world battle it out on the clay courts of the famous Roland Garros Stadium.		Paris International: Paris

Art Rock Festival	May 08	Nearby campsites:
The Art Rock Festival, held in Saint-Brieuc, combines modern music with performance art. It is a refreshingly new type of event presenting both international stars and established artists such as Youssou'N Dour and Moby.		Les Mouettes: Carantec Yelloh! Village Le Ranolien: Perros Guirrec Le Chatelet: St Cast Château des Ormes: Dol de Bretagne

Printemps des Comédiens	Jun 08	Nearby campsites:
The Printemps des Comédiens seeks to pick out the very best in theatre for a month-long extravaganza. Festival director Daniel Bedos is renowned in the theatre world, and in his hands festivalgoers can be assured of quality.		Yelloh! Village Les Méditérranées: Marseillan Plage Yelloh! Village Farret: Vias Les Sablons: Portiragnes-Plage

Les Epicuriales	Jun - Jul 08	Nearby campsites:
Les Epicuriales is an invitation to hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals to drink, dance and be merry. There is a street festival atmosphere with restaurants spilling out onto the terraces and musicians playing amongst them. In the middle of it all is the all important tent housing world and local wines.		Domaine de la Rive: Biscarosse

Le Mans 24 Hour Car Race	Jun 08	Nearby campsites:
Le Mans 24 hour race is a race of endurance. This illustrious event has a great history which is as much of an attraction as the motorsport for the thousands of tourists that visit each year. Owners and drivers from prestigious companies enter and are watched by spectators who often enjoy the sights from their accommodation.		Parc de Fierbois: Tours Le Château de Marais: Chambord

Anjou Theatre Festival	Jun - Jul 08	Nearby campsites:
The Anjou theatre festival is a high quality affair presenting its productions against the backdrop of regional châteaux and monuments. The variety of performances, from the modern and the classical to those for parents and children, are chosen in order to promote Anjou theatre to a large audience.		Parcs de Fierbois: Tours L'Etang de la Brèche: Saumur

Montpellier Dance Festival	Jun - Jul 08	Nearby campsites:
Montpellier Dance Festival returns to various venues across the city between June and July of this year. It is one of Europe's premier dance events and each year a theme is chosen. Details for this year are yet to be confirmed.		Yelloh! Village Les Méditérranées: Marseillan Plage Yelloh! Village Farret: Vias Les Sablons: Portiragnes-Plage

National Brass Band Competition	Jun 08	Nearby campsites:
The National Brass Band competition is an extravaganza for all who compete. 30 French brass bands meet in the town of Amboise at the Theater Beaumarchais. Concerts are performed both indoors and out and there are street artists too.		Le Château de Marais: Chambord Yelloh! Village Parcs des Alicourts: Pierrefitte Parcs de Fierbois: Tours L'Etang de la Brèche: Saumur

The Illuminations	Jul 08	Nearby campsites:
Les Nuits des Mille Feux, held annually, light up the magical gardens of Villandry Château with 2000 candles. Lit just as the sun begins to set, the candles burn on until after midnight in the beautiful grounds of the Loire's most famous château. Baroque music, played live by strolling musicians, adds to the mystical atmosphere during this quintessential Loire experience.		Le Château de Marais: Chambord Yelloh! Village Parcs des Alicourts: Pierrefitte Parcs de Fierbois: Tours L'Etang de la Brèche: Saumur

Les Tombees de la Nuit	Jul 08	Nearby campsites:
The lively town of Rennes hosts a series of musical encounters, light and sound shows in the medieval city centre every July. Young musicians, poets and storytellers turn the town of Rennes into their stage. Even the restaurants get involved in turning the streets into a truly festive atmosphere.		Château des Ormes: Dol de Bretagne

Cyrano's Table Food and Wine Fair	Jul 08	Nearby campsites:
The Cyrano's Table is a gastronomic fair that welcomes visitors and locals alike to taste delicious local specialities and regional tipples. In the heart of Bergerac restaurateurs, cooks and enthusiastic eaters meet in the town square to partake in the afternoon and evening events and a fireworks display finishes the event off on Bastille Day.		Saint Avit Loisirs: Le Bugue La Polombière: Sarlat Le Paille Basse: Souillac

Sim Copans	Jul 08	Nearby campsites:
The Sim Copans or Souillac Jazz Festival features musicians from around the world.		Saint Avit Loisirs: Le Bugue La Polombière: Sarlat Le Paille Basse: Souillac