Lyon’s Marché de la Création is a Sunday ritual along the Saône, focused on artists, makers and original work rather than standard retail. It fits naturally into a morning walk between Vieux Lyon, the riverbanks and the quieter corners of the Presqu’île.
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Sommet de l’Élevage
The Sommet de l’Élevage brings breeders, agricultural suppliers and rural visitors to the Grande Halle d’Auvergne for one of France’s major livestock gatherings. It is a professional event, but it also gives a clear view of Auvergne’s agricultural weight and the breeds that shape its landscapes.
Aluna Festival 2026
Aluna Festival returns to Ruoms for three nights of open-air concerts in the Ardèche. The setting is part of the appeal: a summer crowd, a broad music programme and the landscape of southern Ardèche close enough to shape the whole weekend.
Foire de Crête de Thonon-les-Bains
The Foire de Crête is a long-standing Thonon tradition tied to the first Thursday of September. The fair mixes market stalls through the centre with an agricultural presence around Place de Crête, keeping the event close to both town life and rural memory.
Jazz à Vienne – 45e édition
Jazz à Vienne’s 45th edition brings the festival back to the Roman theatre, where the stone tiers and night air matter as much as the concerts. The programme runs from late June into July, keeping Vienne at the centre of the region’s jazz calendar.
Fête de la Saint-Jean à Megève
Megève marks Saint-Jean in the village square with an evening built around local tradition and a gathering after dark. It is a simple, communal event, best read as part of the village’s seasonal rhythm rather than as a large festival production.
Namass Pamouss Festival
Namass Pamouss Festival takes place in the Manigod mountains from 26 to 28 June 2026, between Tête de Cabeau and Col de Merdassier. The weekend combines concerts, mountain paths and a relaxed altitude setting, with the two sites shaping the rhythm of the festival.
Fête de l’Alpage du Grand-Bornand
The Fête de l’Alpage at Le Chinaillon is rooted in the pastoral traditions of Le Grand-Bornand. It is the right kind of day for anyone interested in mountain farming, alpine know-how and the festive side of a village that still keeps its links with the high pastures.
Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux
Les Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux place evening concerts inside one of the Dombes’ most distinctive sites. The result is an unusual late-summer series: music after a day among wetlands, aviaries and the quiet landscape around Villars-les-Dombes.
Oh! Bugey Festival
Bugey Festival brings a summer concert atmosphere to Oyonnax, with Parc René Nicod serving as the gathering point. It is a regional music weekend with a local audience at its heart, easy to pair with a stay in the Haut-Bugey.