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Dances, music, festivals, costumes and know-how that make up each region's identity — 18 regions documented with their sources. A region's folklore also appears on each of its cities.
Between the Massif Central and the big cities, the region marries peasant dances and great urban festivals.
The 3 traditions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with their sources → · See the cities →
Land of great wines, Burgundy celebrates a rich wine culture and its brotherhoods.
The 3 traditions of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with their sources → · See the cities →
Brittany has one of the liveliest regional cultures in France: the Breton language, music, dances and festivals remain deeply rooted in local life.
The 4 traditions of Bretagne, with their sources → · See the cities →
Land of the Loire and of History, the region keeps great commemorations and the châteaux shows alive.
The 2 traditions of Centre-Val de Loire, with their sources → · See the cities →
Corsica has preserved a unique polyphonic singing and strong oral traditions.
The 3 traditions of Corse, with their sources → · See the cities →
The Grand Est, and Alsace in particular, keeps Christmas traditions, festive food and strong symbols alive.
The 4 traditions of Grand Est, with their sources → · See the cities →
An archipelago of the Antilles, Guadeloupe carries a living Creole culture, inherited from Caribbean history, where drum music and carnival hold a central place.
The 4 traditions of Guadeloupe, with their sources → · See the cities →
An Amazonian territory of many peoples (Creoles, Amerindians, Bushinengue, Hmong, mainlanders…), French Guiana offers a cultural mosaic unique in France.
The 3 traditions of Guyane, with their sources → · See the cities →
The North cultivates popular festive traditions, including the processional giants recognised by UNESCO.
The 3 traditions of Hauts-de-France, with their sources → · See the cities →
Around Paris, popular traditions born along the water and at Sunday dances.
The 2 traditions of Île-de-France, with their sources → · See the cities →
An Indian Ocean island of unique mixing (African, Malagasy, Indian, European, Chinese), Réunion keeps a Creole culture rich in music, dance and cooking alive.
The 4 traditions of La Réunion, with their sources → · See the cities →
The Antilles' Island of Flowers, Martinique cultivates a strong Creole identity: bèlè drum, yole racing and carnival set the rhythm of island life.
The 4 traditions of Martinique, with their sources → · See the cities →
An island of the Comoros archipelago that became a French department, Mayotte lives a vibrant Mahoran culture, blending African, Malagasy and Indian Ocean influences.
The 4 traditions of Mayotte, with their sources → · See the cities →
Between sea and bocage, Normandy cultivates great fairs, maritime traditions and cider heritage.
The 3 traditions of Normandie, with their sources → · See the cities →
From the Basque Country to the Landes, the region keeps very lively traditional sports and dances.
The 4 traditions of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with their sources → · See the cities →
Occitania keeps a strong identity alive: carnivals, festive street music and historic symbols.
The 3 traditions of Occitanie, with their sources → · See the cities →
Between the Loire and the Atlantic, the Pays de la Loire blend marshland and wine traditions, salt-making know-how and lively festivals, from the Vendée to the Nantes vineyards.
The 6 traditions of Pays de la Loire, with their sources → · See the cities →
Provence has kept very lively popular traditions, around the Christmas crib, dance and outdoor games.
The 4 traditions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, with their sources → · See the cities →
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