Festivals and events in France
Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, Paris, October 6 to 12
Montmartre celebrates the arrival of the precious Clos Montmartre wine. Sip the year's vintage and enjoy the highlights of this classic tradition: displays of regional produce, street musicians and singers, the election of the harvest queen and a parade dedicated to Bacchus.
From Miro to Warhol, Luxembourg Museum, Paris, October 16 to February 22, 2009
The Luxembourg Museum presents one of the most interesting modern and contemporary art collections in Europe.
The seventy five works (paintings, artefacts and sculptures) of the José Berardo collection are exhibited for the first time outside of Portugal.
Les Journées des Plantes, Courson, from October 17 to 19
This annual event is a major botanical and horticultural fair which takes place in the grounds of the Château de Courson.
Autumn in Normandy, October to November
Over 200 events with classical and modern music, theatre and dance in 20 sites around Haute-Normandie. taking place over the next two months.
Festival of Underwater Images, Antibes Juan les Pins, from October 29 to November 2
Some of the finest proponents of underwater photography will be showing off their work, as well as taking part in events and competitions, in a show that attracts around 25,000 people.
Silk Road Horse Show, Chantilly, Picardy, November 2 and 9
Following a great success last year, the Silk Road Horse Show is back at Chantilly, Picardy. This original creation leads spectators through the fascinating and captivating world of nomadic horse riders travelling on the Silk Road from East to West.
Seven riders and twenty horses garbed in costumes and harnesses from India, China and Mongolia take part in the show.
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