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Valbonne's Saint Blaise festival
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When:
Annually In February (2009 TBC)
Where: Valbonne (in Provence), France
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The little village Valbonne celebrates, once a year, in start February the Saint Blaise fiesta. This typical Provence village is located in L?rins Islands (a group of little islands in the Mediterranean near the French Riviera beach, about ten km from Cannes).The village with its ancient houses from the 17th century is surrounded by a wall with four impressive gates. This is a marvelous decoration for the village's traditional fiesta. Lots of locals from the nearby villages and tourists reach the fiesta. The festival lasts for two days. A colorful parade of mobile stages decorated with hundred flowers, exhibitions of shepherd dogs, folk dance, theater and concerts are part of the fiestas. During the festival's days, in the middle of winter, the visitors can enjoy mulled wine and hot chocolate that warm their body and soul. This is a wonderful winter experience for the whole family.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Event related information:
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Provence web
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Contact:
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leroi@provenceweb.fr
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Provence Web
Chemin P?ratier
83890 Besse /Issole
Phone: +33 4 94 59 62 33
Fax: +33 4 94 69 79 38
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| Admission fee: |
Free |
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Online hotel reservations:
background and overview:
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 Location: Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain. |
Languages:
French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish). |
Climate:
Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mist |
Capital:
Paris |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 (Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+33 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Direction du Tourisme (Department of Tourism) 2 ru |
Tourist website:
Click Here |
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