{"id":1153,"date":"2009-03-13T15:44:27","date_gmt":"2009-03-13T19:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=1153"},"modified":"2013-05-16T14:28:39","modified_gmt":"2013-05-16T18:28:39","slug":"fete-de-la-musique-south-hifrance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/03\/13\/fete-de-la-musique-south-hifrance\/","title":{"rendered":"F\u00eate de la Musique in the South of France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier we read about <a title=\"2011 Fete de la Musique in Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/2010\/05\/25\/fete-de-la-musique-new-york-habitat\/\">F\u00eate de la Musique in Paris.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Every year, <strong>France celebrates the summer solstice<\/strong> with a nation-wide block party that goes until the wee hours and features free music, delicious food and drinks on practically every corner. It\u2019s called the <strong>F\u00eate de la Musique<\/strong> &#8211; and New York Habitat wants to help you have a front-row seat to the action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>F\u00eate de la Musique features music of every possible variety<\/strong>.\u00a0 From huge music venues to caf\u00e9s to parks, squares and street corners, you\u2019ll find live performances of jazz, rock, reggae, classical, swing, folk &#8211; you name it, someone\u2019s playing it.\u00a0 And DJs get into the spirit of the festival as well, lining up to spin the night away using their best samples and most cutting-edge techniques. There are organized events, spontaneous jam sessions and even music school recitals filling out the bill.<\/p>\n<p>But, the F\u00eate de la Musique is not only limited to the larger cities &#8211; or even the mid-size towns. If the place has a name and a postal code, anyone can come and play music, for free, on the 21st of June.\u00a0 Tiny hamlets are transformed into open-air music halls; normally busy streets in Paris, Lyon and Nice\u00a0are closed to allow the bands to set up and enjoy the crowds. Have a look at our <a title=\"Paris Travel tips\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/\">travel tips about Paris<\/a> or <a title=\"Attractions in Nice, France\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/south-france\/south-france-travel-guide\/french-riviera\/nice\/\">attractions in Nice<\/a> to make the most our of your trip.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Want to join the fun? If you\u2019re into a younger, funkier vibe, check out this <a title=\"South of France Bed and Breakfast: room to retn in Montpellier (PR-86)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/south-france-apartment\/bed-breakfast\/86\">Hosted 2 Bedroom in Montpellier (PR-86)<\/a>.\u00a0 And we\u2019re not only talking about the music! From its Moroccan-themes bathroom to its treasures and souvenirs from five continents to its inviting pool, this place will make you feel like a rock star.<\/p>\n<p>Use a <a title=\"French Riviera Vacation Rentals\" href=\"\/south-france-apartment\/vacation\/french-riviera\"><strong>vacation rental in the French Riviera<\/strong><\/a> as a base as you explore the whole area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img alignleft size-full wp-image-1155\" style='width:300px;'>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/south-france-apartment\/bed-breakfast\/158\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/south-france_bed_breakfast_cavaillon_avignon_pr158.jpg\" alt=\"South of France: Bed and Breakfast in Cavaillon - Avignon (PR-158) photo\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\n\t<div>South of France: Bed and Breakfast in Cavaillon - Avignon (PR-158) pict<\/div>\n<\/div>To capture the original community feel of the F\u00eate de la Musique, check into this <a title=\"South of France: 3-bedroom bed and breakfast in Cavaillon (PR-158)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/south-france-apartment\/bed-breakfast\/158\">Hosted 3 Bedroom in Cavaillon (PR-158)<\/a>, just south of Avignon, and take advantage of the French country life before heading out to see traditional folk bands in either Cavaillon or Avignon. Although with its gorgeous pool, garden dining areas and park surroundings, you might never want to leave the house and the lovely <a title=\"Attractions in Avignon, France\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/south-france\/south-france-travel-guide\/provence\/avignon\/\">attractions in Avignon<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The French and foreigners alike have made the F\u00eate de la Musique a wonderful summertime tradition, particularly in the beach culture of the South of France. <\/strong>There are many open-air concerts, festivals and all manner of outdoor fun for the whole family, all summer long. It is one of the most popular <a title=\"South of France Events\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/south-france\/\">events in the South of France<\/a>. \u00a0Do you have any summertime traditions with your family?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n<p>Now we will read about <a title=\"Fete de la Musique in New York\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2007\/06\/11\/fete-de-la-musique-hits-new-york\/\">F\u00eate de la Musique in New York.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier we read about F\u00eate de la Musique in Paris. 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