Fly away for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day

History, destinations and getaway ideas to celebrate in green

History of St. Patrick’s Day

Every March, the world turns green to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. And yet, behind the lively parades, clovers and lively music, hides a much older and surprisingly nuanced story.

Born in Great Britain in the 5th century, Patrick is kidnapped as a teenager then taken to Ireland as a slave. This is where it all begins: the land that deprived him of freedom will eventually become the one to which he dedicates his life. After having escaped, he returns there voluntarily, driven by a deep conviction. Over the years, he criss-crosses the island, teaches, federates and becomes an essential figure of Irish identity.

The feast of 17 March is first a spiritual celebration, before becoming what it is today: a global festive event, where mingle Celtic traditions, friendliness and a simple desire to share a warm moment.

5 destinations from Lyon to live the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day

Dublin, the soul of St. Patrick’s Day

Hard to imagine a better place to experience this party! Between improvised concerts, bustling streets and pubs brimming with energy, Dublin offers a concentration of authenticity.

You will find there this mix of simplicity and warmth that makes the reputation of the Irish

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London, the great cosmopolitan parades

London adopts the colors of Ireland every year. Giant parades, dance, gastronomy and shows: the city knows how to perfectly balance folklore and modernity.

An ideal destination for those who love the excitement of capital cities.

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Lisbon, a Saint Patrick in the sun

Unconventional but tasty, Lisbon also celebrates Ireland in its own way: warm Irish pubs, lively rooftops, live concerts... and its particular light that comes to soften the evenings.

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Porto, an authentic and warm atmosphere

Porto offers an intimate setting to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: colorful alleys, banks of the Douro, and an active Irish community that gives life to small parties full of character.

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Barcelona, festival, culture and Mediterranean effervescence

The city mixes its own festive traditions with celebrations from Ireland.

We dance, we sing, and we enjoy the first days of spring sweetness, all with a unique energy. .

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Want to go further in the experience ?

Go for a total immersion: guided tours on the Celtic footsteps, discovery of local musicians, traditional pubs, Irish dance workshops... Depending on the chosen city, each detour can become a meeting, a smile, or a suspended moment that reconnects you to the essential: celebrate together.

Spain

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Ireland

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United Kingdom

Royal family, tea, punk culture and fish and chips!