Everything that changes in France in February 2026

"Wine salon - The international wine show Wine Paris will be held in the capital at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (15th arrondissement) from February 9th to February 11th. Farm show - France's annual Salon de l'Agriculture will take place from February 21st to March 1st, held in the Paris at Porte de Versailles. It is a great opportunity to learn about different French regions, as well as to taste their delicacies. This year however due to outbreaks of the highly contagious cattle virus Lumpy Skin Disease ( dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) in France, the cattle classes will not take place."

"For its 39th edition, the international bicycle travel festival sets up in Angers, at the edge of the Loire Valley, on February 21st and 22nd. This includes two days of films, workshops, meetings, and stories for those who travel by bicycle, dream of setting off, or are simply looking for concrete ideas to get started. For more info click Bike festival - here."

"Nice carnaval - Taking place from February 12 to March 1st, the Mediterranean city is hosting its annual Nice Carnival. Two weeks of festivities bring the city of Nice to life with the decorated floats and parades, marking the end of winter. Menton lemon festival - And if you're around the area, why not stop in Menton, a town located in the French Riviera. The Lemon Festival, or Feate du Citron, is a unique event in the world attracting more than 200,000 visitors every year."

February 2026 in France features a range of cultural and trade events across the country. Wine Paris will run at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from February 9 to 11. The Salon de l'Agriculture will run from February 21 to March 1 at Porte de Versailles, offering regional exhibits and tastings, although cattle classes are cancelled due to outbreaks of the highly contagious Lumpy Skin Disease ( dermatose nodulaire contagieuse). The 39th international bicycle travel festival takes place in Angers on February 2122 with films, workshops and meetings. The Nice Carnival runs February 122March 1. The Menton Feate du Citron runs February 122March 1 and attracts over 200,000 visitors.

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