| Autumn Festival in Normandy 11th Oct - 2nd Dec | | | | around the world. Now in its 31st year, the Festival |
| 2009 | | | | takes place in 23 historical sites in the Paris area and |
| The Autumn Festival in Normandy will feature 60 | | | | in total features 33 concerts in total. |
| performances in cities such as Dieppe, Rouen and Le | | | | Grande Braderie de Lille |
| Havre as well as other smaller towns in the province. | | | | Known as one of the best flea markets on the |
| The highlight of the 2009 event will be a celebration | | | | continent, why not head to the annual Lille Market |
| of Argentinean culture. Other festival attractions | | | | Festival and grab some bargains! The 2009 Market |
| include concerts in the classical music genre, live DJs | | | | takes place on Saturday the 5th September. It is a |
| and theatrical performances. | | | | celebration of the market trade that has been in |
| Festival de Beaulieu-sur-Mer & | | | | existence in the city since medieval times. |
| Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 18th - 25th September 2009 | | | | The Bird King Festival |
| The "Legendary Violins" Festival first took place in | | | | Every September in the Old Town of Le |
| 2008 and it recounts tales about violins and cellos. For | | | | Puy-en-Velay, visitors can take in the Bird King |
| 2009 the festival features the talents of the | | | | Renaissance Festival (Fêtes Renaissance du Roi |
| Stradivarius of Eugène 'Ysaÿe violin. The | | | | de l'Oiseau). Attending this Festival is like thrown back |
| Vienna Philharmonic solo violin is also celebrated. | | | | in a time warp to the 16th century - you will see the |
| There will be performances throughout the region. | | | | aristocracy in their fur lined velvet cloaks walking |
| American Film Festival - Normandy 4th - 13th | | | | alongside peasants in plain clothes leading donkeys, |
| September 2009 | | | | and there are goods for sale on the streets! You will |
| Not only is it a scenic and beautiful seaside resort, | | | | see musicians playing the tunes of the time through |
| every September the Normandy town of Deauville | | | | recorders and drums. Why not take part or watch |
| holds a festival that rivals Cannes. The very best | | | | the archery competition which pays tribute to the |
| American films of the year are previewed here. Now | | | | idea behind the festival, when the Bird King was |
| in its 35th year, the festival sees many Hollywood | | | | decided by how many birds he shot with the bow |
| stars descending on Deauville to premiere their latest | | | | and arrow. Then everyone will attend mass at the |
| movies. | | | | local cathedral. The Festival is a reminder of Le |
| Besancon Music Festival 11th - 26th September 2009 | | | | Puy-en-Velay's medieval and Renaissance heritage. |
| Attend various concerts and live performances in the | | | | The city lies 325 miles southwest of Paris in the |
| area of the Besancon Festival and be fascinated by | | | | Upper Loire region of south-central France. |
| the wonderful music! You will hear the music of | | | | Feria du Riz & Course de Satin Horse Race - |
| composers of the Romantic Era who were inspired | | | | Bouches-du-Rhone 11th - 13th September 2009 |
| by Rome, Florence and Venice. The Festival also | | | | Visitors to this festival will see the cowboys of |
| features the 51st International Competition for Young | | | | Camargue known as "Guardians" compete in this |
| Orchestral Conductors with the BBC Symphony | | | | event. This annual event dates back to 1529. The |
| Orchestra. | | | | "Guardians" are renowned for looking after the bulls |
| The Ambronay Festival 11th September - 11th | | | | and horses of the region. You will be astounded by |
| October 2009 | | | | the bull running, and their guarding by the Camargue |
| Check out this wonderful celebration of classical | | | | horses, and enjoy all the music and festivities that go |
| music - this Festical celebrates 30 years in 2009! The | | | | along with it! Find out more about the Feria du Riz |
| festival is a celebration of the great musicians who | | | | Festival. |
| left their legacy on the history of Ambronay and | | | | 'Tapis Rouge' Red Carpet Antiques Festival - Rhone |
| baroque music. | | | | Valley Lyon 1st October 2009 |
| Festival d'Ile de France 4th September - 11th October | | | | This annual event takes place on the first Thursday |
| 2009 | | | | of October. Visitors to Lyon will be astounded by the |
| The 2009 Festival d'Ile de France celebrates all things | | | | red carpet that envelops Rue Auguste Compte, |
| feminine - and is dedicated to all women who have | | | | which is located in the heart of Lyon's Antique |
| fought for emancipation throughout generations. | | | | Quarter. All festival attendees have the opportunity |
| Musical repertoires will range from the Middle Ages to | | | | to browse through the jewellery, fabrics, antique |
| Baroque, to Classical Romanticism and music from all | | | | furniture and china that is on display in the Quarter. |