What’s on in France in Spring 2027

Welcome to spring in France! As gardens and parks burst into bloom, fêtes and festivals galore take place, major anniversaries are celebrated and there’s loads going on. Find out what’s on in France in Spring 2027

National events in France in Spring 2027

1st April is poisson d’avril in France, April Fool’s Day in English. You’ll see fish-shaped chocolates and pastries in shops across France. It’s traditional to stick paper cut-out fish onto someone’s back and not let them know. The idea is for them to walk around unaware all day, entertaining onlookers. The origins of le poisson d’avril are not clear but it’s believed to go back to a tradition of giving fish as a gift to celebrate the beginning of Easter and the end of Lent.

26 March – Good Friday National Holiday – Alsace only

29 March – Easter Monday National Holiday

1 May – Labour Day/May Day National Holiday

8 May – WWII Victory in Europe Day National Holiday

6 May Ascension Day National Holiday

17 May Whit Monday National Holiday

Major Anniversaries in France Spring 2027

Millennium: European Year of the Normans (2027)

A year-long multi-region initiative marking the birth of William the Conqueror (1027 in Falaise), featuring museum openings (such as the Bayeux Tapestry Museum), historical exhibitions, and a 25 m² missing scene tapestry at the Château de Falaise.

Palais Galliera 50th Anniversary Exhibition (Paris)

A major anniversary exhibition drawing 200,000 items out of the archives of the City of Paris Fashion Museum runs from April 17 to July 18, 2027.

The Palais de la Découverte

The Palais will reopen on 15 April 2027 following a complete refurbishment, thereby enhancing the cultural offering on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

What’s on in France Spring 2027?

Enjoy the Blues in Paris, 5 March – 2 April 2027: Seine-Saint-Denis: Banlieues Bleue: Jazz, blues and world music in districts all over Paris.

Kite Festival at Berck-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais: 17 – 25 April 2027 – the seaside resort of Berck-sur-Mer (Pas de Calais), the sky will be filled with thousands of kites – the biggest and the best in the world as this international festival takes place on the beaches: www.cerf-volant-berck.com/

La Rederie d’Amiens, Amiens, Picardy 4 April 2027: The huge flea market of Amiens takes place for just 2 days each year – April and October. The second biggest flea market event in France (Lille Braderie in September is the biggest).

Provence, Grasse – Expo-Rose, DATE TBC:The annual Rose exhibition is held in Grasse and for three days the town welcomes lovers of roses, horticulturalists, growers and others to take delight in the roses.

Fête de la Fraise, Limousin, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, 9 May 2027: At this fabulous strawberry festival there’s every kind of strawberry cake for you to try. The biggest strawberry tart in the world is made here – everyone can have a piece!

Audreselles crab festival, Pas-de-Calais, DATE TBC: This authentic little festival – think sea shanties, music and the freshest of seafood – takes place in the picturesque and traditional fishing village of Audresselles and is a whole lot of delicious fun. terredes2capstourisme.fr/index.php