avignon motor festival
from 28 to 30 march 2008 à Avignon
In just five years, the AVIGNON MOTOR FESTIVAL has developed into THE event in the south of France for lovers of fine automotive engineering. Covering 50,000 square metres, 29,000mē of which are indoors, AMF differs from other motors shows in the sheer number of exhibition halls - 12 in all, with 350 exhibitors, including 110 clubs. In 2007, more than 30,000 people visited AMF, all potential buyers. It is this choice that makes the AVIGNON MOTOR FESTIVAL a showcase for all aspects of this passionate subject, while its meteoric development has turned it into a major European event of the highest quality. Several factors explain this:The AVIGNON MOTOR FESTIVAL is based on a concept which is unique in France: it brings together the whole family of "automobility" from all periods.
Avignon Organisation
T.0033(0)4.90.84.02.04
F. 0033(0)4.90.84.02.98
>>www.avignon-motor-festival.com

Printemps Baroque
April in Vaison la Romaine
The Baroque Spring Festival is coming up to its 6th season: theatrical and musical shows, Commedia dell’Arte, vocal and instrumental concerts chosen from 17th and 18th century Italian operas.
Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 36 02 11 - F. 33 (0)4 90 28 76 04
>> www.vaison-la-romaine.com

Les Floraisons Musicales
May - June in Châteauneuf du Pape, Venasque and Valréas
Floraisons Musicales literally means “musical blossoming”, which is an appropriate name for this international music festival! The music programme can be described as eclectic, appealing and full of new discoveries, with a range of classical and romantic pieces performed by both professional players and young talents.
Châteauneuf du Pape Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 83 71 08 - F. 33 (0)4 90 83 50 34

Festival de Jazz en Luberon
May in Sault, Goult, Saint Saturnin les Apt, Cavaillon, Roussillon, Saignon, Bonnieux,
Gargas and Viens
Why not celebrate with jazz! From 6pm until late, wander through the streets, squares and markets to the rhythm of jazz musicians. Concerts, dances and impromptus often turn into enthusiastic jam-sessions… most events are free and quality is the key word.
Apt Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 74 03 18 - F. 33 (0)4 90 04 64 30
>> contacts@jazzluberon.net
>> www.jazzluberon.net

La Valse des As
May in Valréas
More than a mere waltz, it’s a whirlwind! This festival counts 50 free street performances. It’s a must when it comes to national and international street theater!
Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 35 04 71 - F. 33 (0)4 90 35 03 60
>> www.ot-valreas.info

Antiques Market in L’Isle sur la Sorgue
April
The antique markets start popping up everywhere in spring. The most prestigious and impressive of them all is the L’Isle sur la Sorgue market held every year at Easter. This event is not to be missed by lovers of curious and beautiful objects, amateur antique
hunters, expert collectors and the simply curious. Set up in August 1966, this antique fair that began with 14 stands now boasts more than 500 exhibitors spread across the town. Hundreds of “Aladdin’s caves” usually open every weekend with more than 300
permanent antique dealers.
Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 38 04 78 - F. 04.90.38.35.43
>> islesurlasorgue@oti-delasorgue.fr
>> www.oti-delasorgue.fr