Discover the Best Events in the South of France – Late March 2025

Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to explore the vibrant events happening across the South of France. As the region blossoms with color and charm, these late March highlights offer a mix of culture, music, poetry, and delicious wine tastings :

📅 Dates: March 14–31, 2025
📍 Location: Various venues in Nice, Côte d’Azur
🚉 Nearest transport:

• Train: Nice-Ville Train Station (Gare de Nice-Ville)
• Tram: Line 1 or 2 (Stops vary depending on event location)

🎟 Entry: Free & ticketed events (check individual event listings)
🔹 Details: A poetry festival featuring public readings, performances, and workshops in theaters, bookstores, and cultural centers.

📅 Dates: Until March 31, 2025
📍 Location: 130 km route from Bormes-les-Mimosas to Grasse
🚉 Nearest transport:

• Train stations: Toulon, Cannes, or Grasse (depending on which part you visit).
• Buses: Various regional buses connect towns along the route.

🎟 Entry: Free to explore
🔹 Details: A scenic route filled with golden mimosa blossoms, local markets, and springtime festivals. Ideal for road trips.

📅 Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday, until March 30, 2025

📍 Location: Limoux, Occitanie (near Carcassonne)
🚉 Nearest transport:

• Train: Limoux Train Station (TER regional train from Carcassonne).
• Bus: Shuttle buses run from Carcassonne to Limoux during the carnival.

🎟 Entry: Free
🔹 Details: One of the longest-running carnivals in France, featuring daily masked parades, traditional music, and wine-tasting events.

📅 Dates: March 29–April 6, 2025

📍 Location: Greater Avignon and surrounding towns

🚉 Nearest transport:

• Train: Avignon TGV station or Avignon Center
• Bus: TCRA network for travel in Greater Avignon

🎟 Admission: Prices vary according to the shows

🔹 Details: Festo Pitcho is a festival dedicated to young audiences. This year, it is expanding beyond Avignon to reach other municipalities in the department, making culture accessible to all. The program includes shows from all over the world, which will captivate children as young as two, teenagers and parents. Original and colorful performances that invite you to dream, to reflect on tolerance, and to explore the freedom to be yourself.