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5 things to do in France this August

04/08/2016

5 things to do in France this AugustAugust in France - especially the capital city of Paris - is traditionally a very quiet time. That's because most of the locals shut up shop and head off on their holidays. But don't let that put you off. There's still plenty to do...

Here are five things to do in France this August:

1. Paris Plages, until Aug 21


The Paris Plages is the French capital's beach festival, which sees the banks of the River Seine, Bassin de la Villette and the heart of the city transformed into beach paradises using 5,000 tonnes of sand.

2. Night of Stars, Aug 5-7


Across France, for three days, people are encouraged to "contemplate the sky" at over 300 bespoke events, which will attract both amateur and professional astronomers alike.

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3. Rock en Seine, Aug 26-28


Rock en Seine is a three-day rock festival and Paris favourite. Held just west of Paris in the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, Rock en Seine promises to be awesome this year, with acts such as Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers and The Offspring all headlining.

4. International Festival of Photojournalism, Aug 27-Sept 11


Held in southern France's Perpignan, the International Festival of Photojournalism is the biggest of its kind in the world, attracting around 230,000 visitors every year who come to France to see spectacular photos and the people behind them.

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5. Festival de Musique, Menton, Jul 29-Aug 14


If classical music is your thing, the Festival de Musique in Menton is sure to be right up your street. The oldest classical music festival in France, the Festival de Musique has a rich and dynamic programme designed to appeal to wide range of people.
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