🗓️ Regional Agenda

🌿 Provence Calendar – February to April 2026

Stay in Istres in a house with private pool in Provence

Are you looking for where to stay in Provence off-season , between mild winter and sunny spring?
Our holiday home with swimming pool in Istres , ideally located between the Côte Bleue, the Camargue and the Alpilles , is the perfect starting point to discover the events, markets and Provençal traditions from February to April 2026 .

🌿 February 2026 – Culture, carnival and mild winter weather in Provence

Events in Istres

• Cultural programming at L'Usine – Scènes & Cinés (Istres)
  Concerts, shows, theatre and comedy throughout the month of February.
• Sports and wellness camps
  Yoga, fitness, wellness and children's camps during school holidays.

Near Istres

• Martigues Carnival (mid-February)
  Festive parades and family entertainment.
• Marseille Carnival – La Plaine
  Popular, creative and friendly atmosphere.
• Mimosa Festival (Bormes-les-Mimosas, Tanneron)
  Flower-filled villages and parades in full bloom.
• Valentine's Day in Provence
  Gourmet restaurants and wine estates for a romantic stay.

🌸 March 2026 – Spring, Provençal markets and nature

In Istres

• Spring of Poets
  Readings and literary events at the media library and in cultural venues.
• Spring Exhibitions
  Museums and galleries in Istres celebrate the return of sunny days.

Around Istres

• Spring Fair in Salon-de-Provence
  Crafts, regional products and Provençal gastronomy.
• Trail races & half-marathons in Provence
  Sporting events in the Alpilles, around Aix-en-Provence and the Côte Bleue.
• Open-air Provençal markets
  Aix-en-Provence, Martigues, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
• Hiking and walking on the Côte Bleue and in the Alpilles
  Ideal conditions for walking, cycling and exploring the landscapes.

🌼 April 2026 – Easter, nature and Provence in bloom

In Istres

• Spring activities
  Concerts, local events and cultural life in the city centre.
• Outdoor activities around the Étang de Berre
  Paddleboarding, hiking, cycling and nature walks.

Near

• Easter celebrations in Provence
  Easter egg hunts and family activities in the villages.
• Camargue and Delta Festival
  Nature, photography and discovery outings (Arles, Port-Saint-Louis).
• Spring flowering in the Alpilles and the Luberon
  Verdant landscapes, flowery fields and hilltop villages.
• Local farmers' markets and fairs
  Wines, olive oils, cheeses and Provençal specialties.

✨ Why choose a stay in Istres from February to April?

✔ Holiday home with private pool in Provence
✔ A calm and authentic stay , far from the summer crowds
✔ Mild climate ideal for hiking and exploration
✔ Quick access to the Camargue, the Côte Bleue, Aix-en-Provence and the Alpilles
✔ Attractive rates outside of peak season

📞 Contact us to find out about our availability and special winter & spring offers in Istres.
An ideal stay to discover Provence in a different way.