Voila, almost in a flash, we enter the best part of the year. I love this part of the year, it has joy and affirmation, excuses to celebrate crammed into its nooks and crannies.
In October then, a month of metamorphosis, where sunny days turn overcast, warm breezes turn chilly, and nature changes her wardrobe from nautical greens to more vibrant hues,as if preparing for the celebrations ahead. The dominant theme in this month is the harvest, with grape crushing, chestnut warming, wine harvesting happening all over Europe.
Vendages de Montmartre (Wine Festival) - Paris - 10 -12 October. The quirkiness of Montmartre, the beauty of Paris and wine. Need I say more
Eurochocolate 2009 - Perrugia Italy - 18-26 October. A ten day chocolate festival with "Break Ranks" as its call to arms, it challenges participants to creativity with chocolate. They had me at chocolate.
Electronic Dance Festival -Amsterdam - 21-24 October. Think of this not as a festival of electronic music (eventhough it showcases the best, including David Guetta, Paul Van Dyk, Fatboy Slim), but rather as a place to go and dance your heart out to some great music. Amsterdam has some great attractions of the non hedonistic sort, the Van Gogh museum has the world's largest collection of the master's work.
Modial de la Biere - Strasbourg - 16-18 Oct - For those who missed the Oktoberfest or just can't get enough, here's the french equivalent. The fact that its located in the Alsace winegrowing region presents interesting sightseeing and wine tasting opportunities.
Festival des Arbres Lumieres - Geneva - 30th Oct - 29 Nov - Artistic light installations will be put up throughout on trees in the city centre. From what I see of last years edition, we can finally look forward some flair in Geneva.
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