WHAT’S ON ❘ DIARY PLANNER 3


FESTIVALS WITH A DIFFERENCE


Looking for something a


little out of the ordinary to do on your holidays? You need look no further…


SLICE OF THE ACTION Let’s cut to the chase… This is not


your usual tourist attraction, but the Coutellia fair in Thiers welcomes


knife-makers from all over the world to show off art pieces reflecting the


culture of their countries. There’s even a competition for best knife! May 22 to 24


www.coutellia.fr


À LA MODE GRAND OPENING


Hold on to your (haute-couture) hats! After four years of renovation, Paris’s Palais Galliera fashion


museum is reopening. Fashion house Chanel has joined forces with the city of Paris to stump up €5.7m for the new permanent exhibition rooms and gallery, which will be called the Gabrielle Chanel Rooms. Located in the basement of the Palais Galliera, this 670sqm space will give fashionistas an insight into the history of fashion from the 18th century right up to the present day. There will also be an educational workshop and a bookshop, while the ground floor will continue to host temporary


exhibitions. The museum’s permanent collection boasts 200,000 pieces, including clothes, accessories, photographs and graphic arts. It’s enough to make you want to clear out your wardrobe…  www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr


WHEN IN NÎMES Roman legionaries take over the


city of Nîmes for one of the biggest re-enactments of ancient history in Europe. Spectacles take place in


Nîmes’s stunning amphitheatre on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons – and we give it a huge thumbs up. May 1 to 3


www.arenes-nimes.com


LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! May will see the glitterati of the film biz descend on Cannes for the annual film festival to see who will scoop accolades such as best director, best actress and, of course, the famous Palme d’Or. May 12-23 www.festival-cannes.fr


14 ❘ FRANCE TODAY Apr/May 2020


CRIMINALLY GOOD


Some of the greatest names in crime fiction, from authors to filmmakers,


can be found at the Quais du polar in Lyon. And much of it is free! A real-


life investigation also enables visitors to step into a detective’s shoes. April 3 to 5


www.quaisdupolar.com


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