Things to do in France in June are dominated by a few big, date-fixed draws: the end of Roland-Garros in Paris, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Annecy animation festival, the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, Hellfest in Clisson and, on Monday 21 June 2027, the Fête de la Musique. Days are long, terraces are open and the calendar fills quickly, so it pays to choose your anchor event first and plan the rest of the trip around it.
June is also a good month for simply traveling around the country: longer daylight, warm weather and fewer school-holiday crowds than July. Use this guide alongside our public holidays and festival calendar and the season-by-season guide. Dates marked “to be confirmed” should be checked with the organiser before you book.
Things to Do in France in June at a Glance
| Dates (2027) | Event | City | Ticket type | Book ahead | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–6 June (finals) | Roland-Garros | Paris | Official court-session tickets | Hotels and tickets as soon as sales open | Confirmed |
| 9–13 June | 24 Hours of Le Mans | Le Mans | Race tickets | Rooms first, months ahead | Confirmed |
| 13–19 June | Annecy International Animation Film Festival | Annecy | Festival passes and screenings; free open-air screenings | Rooms early | Confirmed |
| 14–20 June (public 18–20) | International Paris Air Show | Le Bourget, near Paris | Public-day ticket via the organiser | Tickets in advance | Confirmed |
| 17–20 June | Hellfest | Clisson, near Nantes | Multi-day pass; camping for pass holders | Four-day passes sold out; check official resale | Confirmed |
| Monday 21 June | Fête de la Musique | Nationwide | Free | No ticket; book rooms early in big cities | Fixed every year |
Several other June staples, including Paris Pride, Solidays, the Nuits de Fourvière and the Prix de Diane, do not have confirmed 2027 dates yet. They are listed further down as “to be confirmed” rather than guessed.
Things to Do in France in June: Roland-Garros Finals in Paris
The 2027 main draw is listed for Sunday 23 May to Sunday 6 June, with the women’s final on Saturday 5 June and the men’s final on Sunday 6 June, both on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Stade Roland-Garros in western Paris. For June visitors, the final six days of the tournament (about 1–6 June) bring the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals, when demand for hotels in the west and center of Paris is highest.
Buy tickets only through the official channel. If you cannot get a seat for the finals, the earlier rounds are easier to access, and grounds passes for outside courts are usually most useful in the first days. Check what the organiser is selling before you plan around it.
Rendez-vous aux jardins and the D-Day Anniversary
Rendez-vous aux jardins opens public and private gardens, many normally closed, with a national theme. In 2027 it takes place on 4–6 June, with participating gardens across France, and the theme is “Gazons, pelouses et prairies” (lawns and meadows). Individual opening hours and activities vary by venue, so confirm them with each garden. It pairs well with a Loire itinerary, where chateau gardens are at their fullest, as in our chateaux guide.
Normandy marks the D-Day anniversary on 6 June, a Sunday in 2027, with ceremonies at the landing beaches and cemeteries. The 2027 regional programme is to be confirmed, so check the Normandy tourism office. Expect main ceremonies to be reserved for invited guests and nearby roads to be closed, while the beaches and museums stay open. Our Normandy itinerary shows how to fit them in.
24 Hours of Le Mans: 9–13 June
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has announced the 95th edition for 9–13 June 2027 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The week runs from scrutineering and the drivers’ parade through qualifying to the race itself, so you can sample the atmosphere without committing to a full 24 hours. For motorsport fans, it is one of the most memorable things to do in France in June.
Le Mans is a small city, and rooms for race week are booked far ahead and priced accordingly. Many visitors stay in larger nearby cities or Paris and travel in. Check train times and the circuit’s own transport advice before committing.
Annecy Animation Film Festival: 13–19 June
Annecy has hosted the world’s leading animation festival since 1960. Besides professional screenings, the public can see premieres and free open-air screenings on the Pâquier, the lakeside lawn. Accommodation in a small lakeside town is tight in festival week, and Annecy is a popular summer destination anyway, so book early or look at Lyon as a base. Our Lyon hotel guide by neighborhood helps you choose, but verify the rail or road connection yourself.
International Paris Air Show: 14–20 June
The Paris Air Show is biennial and returns in 2027 for its 56th edition at Paris-Le Bourget. The first four days are reserved for trade visitors, and the last three, 18–20 June, are open to the public. It is a genuine spectacle for aviation fans, but a long day on open tarmac with limited shade. Buy public-day tickets only through the organiser, and allow generous time to get there, since Le Bourget lies north of the city. Our Paris travel guide covers getting around the region.
Hellfest, Clisson: 17–20 June
Hellfest runs from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 June 2027 in Clisson, roughly 30 km southeast of Nantes. The 20th anniversary edition is billed with more than 300 bands on 10 stages. Four-day passes are already sold out. Check the official resale platform on the Hellfest ticket site before you book accommodation. Camping is available on site for pass holders, and Nantes works as a base for non-campers, though you should confirm shuttle and train options with the organiser.
Fête de la Musique: Monday 21 June
Fête de la Musique takes place every 21 June, the first day of summer. It was created in France in 1982 and brings amateur and professional concerts to streets and squares, most of them free. In 2027 it falls on a Monday, which is not a public holiday, so it is a working day. Central areas will still be very busy, and noise can run late into the night wherever you sleep. Lineups are announced locally. If you prefer a more manageable crowd than Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux are good alternatives. It is one of the easiest things to do in France in June, because it needs no ticket and no planning.
More June Events Still Awaiting Dates
- Paris Pride (Marche des Fiertés): usually the culmination of a two-week Pride fortnight in June. The 2027 march date is to be confirmed with the organiser.
- Solidays: a Paris festival at the Longchamp hippodrome, expected in June. Exact dates are to be confirmed.
- Nuits de Fourvière, Lyon: a multi-week summer programme in the Roman theaters. The 2027 start date and programme are to be confirmed.
- Prix de Diane, Chantilly: usually mid-June. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.
The Festival d’Avignon is a July event, so you will find it in our next month’s events guide. For what comes just before, see the previous month’s events guide.
Public Holidays, School Calendar and Strikes
There is no national public holiday in June 2027, and schools are in session. The 2026–27 summer vacation starts on Saturday 3 July 2027 for all zones, so June events fall before the main family-travel peak. The nearest holidays are Ascension on Thursday 6 May, Whit Monday on Monday 17 May and Bastille Day on Wednesday 14 July.
There is no confirmed strike calendar for June 2027, and one will not exist until nearer the date. Rail and air-traffic disruption can occur in any month, so keep refundable or flexible bookings for Le Mans and festival weekends, check your carrier before travel and keep tickets in offline form.
Things to Do in France in June Beyond the Big Events
June is early high season. Days are long, with the sun setting after 9pm in Paris around the solstice, so there is time for an event and a stroll or a drive in the same day. The best things to do in France in June are often the simplest: a lakeside town, a chateau garden or a village market between festivals. Crowds and prices rise around the big events, which compete for the same hotel rooms. Weather varies by region, and heat spells and thunderstorms are possible, so check the forecast shortly before you go. Outdoor events such as Le Mans, Le Bourget and Hellfest can mean sun, rain and mud on the same day, so bring sunscreen, a rain layer and water.
Where to Stay
Choose accommodation by event cluster. For Roland-Garros, Le Bourget and Fête de la Musique, Paris is the base, and our Right Bank, Left Bank and Marais hotel guide helps you pick a district. For Le Mans and Hellfest, rooms in the host towns go quickly, so look at larger nearby cities and plan late-night returns.
If your trip pairs events with a beach stop, see Nice and Riviera hotels, or choose Bordeaux hotels for a more relaxed city pace. Book as early as free-cancellation rates allow.
Top Things to Do in France in June
- Fête de la Musique (21 June): free, nationwide and works wherever you are.
- Roland-Garros finals weekend (5–6 June): a once-a-year Paris spectacle if you can get official tickets.
- 24 Hours of Le Mans (9–13 June): unmissable for motorsport fans; book accommodation first.
- Annecy (13–19 June): good for film lovers and a scenic setting.
- Paris Air Show public days (18–20 June): for aviation enthusiasts.
- Hellfest (17–20 June): only if you already have passes.
- D-Day and garden weekends: flexible add-ons that need little advance planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do in France in June?
Pick one or two anchors: the Roland-Garros finals in Paris, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Annecy animation festival, the Paris Air Show, Hellfest or the free Fête de la Musique on 21 June. Long daylight hours also make June good for road trips and outdoor sightseeing.
When is the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
The 95th edition is announced for 9–13 June 2027 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans.
Is the Paris Air Show held every year?
No. It is biennial and takes place in odd-numbered years. The 56th edition runs 14–20 June 2027 at Paris-Le Bourget, with the last three days, 18–20 June, open to the public.
When is Fête de la Musique?
Every year on 21 June, the first day of summer. In 2027 it falls on a Monday. It is free and takes place across the country.
Is there a public holiday in France in June?
No. There is no national public holiday in June, and schools are in session. The summer vacation starts on Saturday 3 July 2027.
Do I need to book accommodation early for June events?
Yes, especially for Le Mans, Annecy and Hellfest, where small host towns fill quickly. Book free-cancellation rates as early as possible and compare nearby larger cities.
Bottom Line
June rewards travelers who pick one or two anchor events and book around them: Roland-Garros finals in early June, Le Mans in the second week, Annecy and Le Bourget mid-month and Fête de la Musique on Monday 21 June. Treat every unconfirmed date as provisional and check the organiser before you book non-refundable travel.
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