Summer in Western Europe is one of the best periods for organizing an excellent vacation, sunbathing or sea baths, traveling to big cities and ancient castles. In France at this time it is quite warm and only on certain days strong shifts in the temperature column in one direction or another can be observed.
A tourist who chose to stay in France in July will be able to spend an unforgettable time on the Cote d'Azur or in famous museums, sightseeing or walking in parks and squares.
Weather in France in July
Comfort and warmth are the main characteristics of the weather prevailing at this time throughout the French territory. During the day, you can observe quite comfortable temperatures, +25 ºC. It is a little cooler in the evening, and the wind from the sea can hint to the tourist that it's time to put on a light jacket.
The maximum daily temperatures in Bordeaux reach +21 ºC, in Paris and Marseille up to +24 ºC, the warmest in Nice, here +25 ºC.
The main holiday of the country
And this is not at all the day of independence, how to take it. Every year, on July 14, all of France takes to the streets of cities and villages to celebrate Bastille Day. The holiday is considered national, but there are fans of it on all continents.
The most interesting thing is that the important events are not historical reconstructions, but a series of thematic balls. The main among musical evenings is the Grand Ball, the venue of which is the Tuileries Garden. The holiday itself begins with the passage of a solemn parade, and ends with fireworks at the Eiffel Tower.
Festivals france
In this country, locals know how to have fun themselves and organize holidays for guests. The middle of summer in France is filled with a variety of cultural and sporting events, which guests can witness and participate in.
On July 7, Nice will host concerts within the framework of the International Jazz Festival, which will bring together the world's most eminent musicians and numerous admirers of their talent. The opportunity to combine chic concerts with relaxation on the Cote d'Azur adds points to the festival.
Opera fans gather at the Teatro Antique in Orange, where the oldest opera festival in France takes place. Grandiose theatrical performances and the most famous opera performers take part in this celebration of classical music. And at the end of July, you can go to Chalon-sur-Saone, where in four days in the open air there will be many performances included in the program of the International Festival of Street Theaters.
