Spring (March–May) with detailed context, cultural meaning. Spring Events in France (March–May) Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes) When: Mid–May (2 weeks) Where: Cannes, French Riviera What Happens: The world’s most prestigious film festival, founded in 1946. In…

 Early Year & Winter Events in France (January–March) ? Nice Carnival (Carnaval de Nice) When: February–early March (varies each year, tied to Lent) Where: Nice, French Riviera What Happens: Street parades with giant papier-mâché floats, satirical themes, and thousands of pe…