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St André Fair |  Annecy
21 Nov - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)
Since the Middle Ages bargain hunters and sellers have flocked to Annecy for its traditional St André Fair. These days more than 1100 stalls and 6000 visitors crowd the winding streets and dainty bridges in the centre of town. |
Festival of Lights |  Lyon
5 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)
Every building in Lyon is illuminated during the magical Fêtes des Lumières as locals parade through the night, lantern in hand. The tradition dates from 1852, when a statue of the Virgin was unveiled on the hillside during a storm. |
Boarderweek |  Val Thorens, Trois Vallées
12 - 19 Dec 2009 (annual)
Boarderweek is one of the highlights of the Val Thorens season. A full festive week is dedicated to freestyle snowboarding and skiing, with professionals competing in fierce competitions and a host of parties, concerts and side events. |
Andros Trophy: Alpe d'Huez |  Alpe d'Huez
18 - 19 Dec 2009 (annual)
The Andros Trophy, France's most prestigious ice-racing series, stages one of its races of the season at the French ski resort of Alpe d'Huez. Attracting big name drivers and manufacturers, it is made up of seven races in mountain resorts. |
Lyon Christmas Market |  Place Carnot, Lyon
26 Nov - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)
Lyon's Marché de Noël, or Christmas Market, in the Place Carnot showcases gastronomy, arts and crafts from the Rhône-Alpes. Painted wooded chalets host over 100 exhibitors selling handmade santons (Nativity figurines) and presents. Visit for carols and Father Christmas too. |
Christmas in Megève |  Megève
Dec 2009 (annual)
With a white Christmas pretty much guaranteed, Megève offers a variety of seasonal events and activities for the delight of locals and holidaymakers alike. |
New Year Fireworks Display |  Les Gets
Dec 2009 (annual)
See in the New Year with a spectacular pyrotechnic display in the Portes du Soleil resort of Les Gets. |
International Curling Tournament |  Palais des Sports, Megève
Jan 2010 (annual)
This major international competition in the perplexing sport of curling is held in the Palais des Sports in Megève - the birthplace of the sport in France. |
Fila Sprint |  Alpe d'Huez
Jan 2010 (annual)
Whizz kids on skis make their way to Alpe d'Huez for the Fila Sprint, one of the top events in the skiing calendar for budding Olympic gold medalists. |
Freeride World Tour |  Chamonix
30 Jan 2010 (annual)
The French Alpine resort of Chamonix hosts the second round of the 2010 Freeride World Tour. The world's best skiers and snowboarders battle it out to be crowned Freeride World Champion, earning their share of the tour's US$250,000 prize money. |
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