Se retrouver 2026 is a festival that links three French cities, Aix-en-Provence, Caen and Rouen, in one season of events. It runs from 13 November to 18 December 2026, so it covers more than a month of the late-autumn calendar.
What the festival offers
The festival invites visitors to explore the cultural life of each of its three destinations. Because it is spread across several cities and several weeks, it suits travellers who want more than a single outing: you can follow it from one city to the next, or return to one of them at a different point in the season.
Why visit in late autumn
November and December bring a different mood to all three cities. The days are shorter, the evenings are cooler, and the streets tend to feel more settled after the summer months. For many visitors, that quieter atmosphere is part of the appeal.
- Aix-en-Provence, in the south, known for its old town and its cafés.
- Caen, in Normandy, a city with a lively cultural scene.
- Rouen, also in Normandy, with a historic centre worth exploring on foot.
If you are planning a trip, it may help to check the festival's own listings for the programme in each city, since the details of individual events are not described here. Taken together, the three stops make a route through very different corners of France, all connected by one season of culture.