This is the month where just about the whole of Northern France descends onto the beaches of the Côte d’Azur. On the radio they announce “black weekends” which signify lots of Parisians heading south causing a rather lot of traffic. Everyone is finally on vacation. Don’t expect to see a dentist or a lawyer this month. No point trying to get an appointment of any kind. Everyone else being on vacation forces you to relax. Just like Sundays throughout the year here. Drink rosé, swim in the sea, visit local markets and take long, lazy naps. This is August in Provence. The heat will force you to take it easy as you listen to the loud cigales (locusts) in the trees.
This month there’s many of the first wine festivals of the season. Make sure to check out some of the ongoing exhibitions before the end of the month. This is my list of August Events in Provence.
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