The weather in France can change all year round, in November it tends to be greyer and colder. The warmest part of France to visit would be the South of France. So if you are traveling to France this November you might enjoy some of the listed festivals and events below
The best way to get to France would be driving https://frenchvacations.co.uk/driving-in-france/ as it gives you more flexibility to explore this lovely country
Lyon – Beaujolais Nouveau Festival (a celebration of new Beaujolais wine) and Chocolate Trade Show
Lyon is the place to be. Following the grape harvest, on the third Thursday of November, there’s a party in the streets to celebrate the new Beaujolais wine of the year, ‘Beaujolais Nouveau’ https://lyonsecret.com/en/beaujolais-nouveau-lyon/. The festival includes music, street parties and fireworks.
The Chocolate Trade Show (Salon du Chocolat) https://en.visiterlyon.com/taste-the-finest/the-gourmet-agenda/festive-events/salon-du-chocolat is the biggest chocolate event of its kind in the world. This is a 3 day events which brings together the finest chocolate makers from all over France
Dijon International Food Fair
During the first two weeks of November, Dijon hosts around 600 exhibitors and more than 200,000 visitors to its annual gastronomic fair https://en.destinationdijon.com/events/foire-internationale-et-gastronomique-de-dijon/. There are hundreds of food stalls with both amateur and professional chefs offering a range of delicious things to try. There are also cooking demonstrations for anyone looking for some cooking tips.
All Saints Day (La Toussaint)
Every November 1st is a public holiday to commemorate the dead https://frenchmoments.eu/all-saints-day-in-france-la-toussaint/. If you’re in France on this day, some venues may be closed.
Armistice Day (Armistice de la Première Guerre Mondiale)
November 11th https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/france/armistice-day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, when the Armistice Agreement was signed between the countries that were at war. Many schools and businesses close to mark this solemn occasion.
If you are visiting the regions of Verdun or the Somme at this time, you may plan to go to a war cemetery. On Armistice Day, war cemeteries will be busier, with families visiting their ancestors’ graves. There will also be special events at key French battlefields.
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