April 11 – April 20 2025 Ávila has been holding its Easter week celebrations since the 16th century. Outstanding amongst the many commemorative events is the Miserere procession held on Easter Tuesday. The Miserere is sung throughout this nocturnal parade where no other sound can be heard. Maundy Thursday sees the Pasos procession which has […]
The Fair of Cordoba The Cordoba Fair is usually held at the end of May, to mark the feast of Our Lady of la Salud (Health). The special fairground in el Arenal is very easy to get to and horse-riders and men or women in gypsy dress can be seen in the casetas (individual enclosures belonging […]
Nuits de Fourvière (June 2-July 26, 2025) – Be entertained by any of more than 140 performances of theater, dance, magic, circus, music and more during this celebration at the ancient theaters of Fourvière in Lyon. Visiting Provence during the summer festival season is a must-do on everyone’s ultimate travel bucket list. You can expect amazing […]
The 2025 Vincy Mass will begin on Friday June 27th and end on Tuesday July 8th, 2025. The two days of carnival are public holidays and will take place on Monday July 7th and Tuesday July 8th, 2025. The carnival starts with J’Ouvert, a pre-dawn celebration that’s a blast! Bands play soca, calypso, and steelpan, […]
Founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, the Festival d’Avignon is now one of the biggest international theatre events featuring contemporary live performance. For 789years now, the city of Avignon turns into a thriving theatre city. The Festival d’Avignon means 79 years of universal values at the service of the cultural riches in contemporary creation. 79 […]
Bastille Day (July 12, 2025) – Enjoy fireworks and fanfare to celebrate the French National Day, observed throughout France! The South of France is bursting with rich culture, punctuated every summer by a host of festivals throughout Provence. If you choose to explore the region consider these river cruise itineraries Colors of Provence or Essence of Burgundy & Provence on […]
Extend your Essence of Burgundy & Provence river cruise into Nice and you can buy tickets to attend this incredible, world-class celebration of jazz first held in 1948. With 28 concerts across the four days of the festival split between the Place Massena and Open-Air Theater. Our AMAZING cousin Regina preformed at the festival in 1999! Enjoy! […]
Medellín’s Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) is renowned for its spectacular floral displays and lively festivities. Set in the “City of Eternal Spring,” the festival takes place over the course of a week. The main attraction in the Desfile de Silleteros, the silleteros parade. Silleteros are the porters who used to carry colonial officials on a chair on their backs. During […]
Travel back to the Middle Ages in this town just north of Avignon with a large arts and crafts market, costumed entertainers, street combats, puppet shows, wandering minstrels and more, plus taste the nectar of Chateauneuf-du-Pape in its wine cellars. The South of France is bursting with rich culture, punctuated every summer by a host […]
The Sounds and Rhythms of Cumbia Vibrant colors, exciting drumming, and lively folk dancing are all central to Colombia’s proud heritage. Cumbia music and dance is at the heart of Colombian culture. Originating […]
Get a taste of Arles’ ancient Roman heritage with this festival that enables you to don a toga, step back in time and enjoy tours, shows and other activities created […]
August 27 2025 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm La Tomatina stands as Spain’s most renowned festivity and unfolds in Buñol, Valencia, Spain, occurring annually on the final Wednesday of […]
