Regional festivals and community events mark end of summer

Various regions across France, Belgium, and Germany are hosting diverse community events and festivals to mark the end of summer and the upcoming school season.

In France, festivities include the Festiv’été in Reims featuring sports and creative workshops, and the summer tournament finals in Aubertin. Cazaubon-Barbotan Les Thermes is hosting celebrations including bullfighting and music, while Annecy and Lyon offer concerts, outdoor cinema, and tapas nights. Other regional activities include hiking and canoeing in the Gorges de l'Ardèche, cultural exhibitions in Draguignan, and a countryside festival in Plélan-le-Petit.

In Belgium, Braine-le-Comte is organizing the Fête de la Rentrée and a sports day to connect citizens with local associations. Meanwhile, in the Moselle-Est and Alsace regions of Germany/France border, events range from rock festivals and humor shows to antique car exhibitions and community gatherings.