3. Tallinn, Estonia
Tourists are spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do in Tallinn during the month of July. In fact, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union hosts one of its most important annual events, Medieval Days, from Thursday through Sunday on the first full week of July.
This celebration takes Tallinn’s Old Town back to the Hanseatic era with a massive medieval market in the Town Hall Square, lively music and dance performances at an outdoor stage, and a medieval parade filled with revelers wearing traditional clothing and waving flags. Young tourists can also participate in knight tournaments on the Niguliste hill.
Later in the month, the city focuses its cultural festivities on its sea and harbor with Tallinn Maritime Days. The weekend-long event occurs around four of the city’s ports: the Old Harbour, Noblessner Harbour, Seaplane Harbour, and Haven Kakumäe Marina. Top events during the festival include the Tallinn Race sailing regatta, a concert aboard a minesweeper, tours of important ships, cruises on the bay, and stand up paddleboarding in the open sea.
4. Provence, France
Lavender fields in Provence blossom all summer long, but the best time to see this violet-colored attraction is in early to mid July, right before harvest season. You’ll feel like you’re in a fairy tale when you see the fields of tall purple blossoms dancing in the breeze and releasing their deeply relaxing scent.
When it comes to the best places to see lavender fields in Provence in July, you’ve got lots of options. Some of the most popular fields are in the Valensole Plateau, particularly around the picturesque village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.
Senanque Abbey, near the village of Gordes, is another top choice. The Cistercian abbey stands behind countless rows of the purple herbs. Tourists should also check out the lavender fields at the St. Paul de Mausole in St. Remy de Provence, where Vincent Van Gogh painted more than 140 works of art.
