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French National Wine Festival

Mounted small banner This poster advertises the 7th Fête Nationale des Vins de France (7th National Festival of French Wines), held in the French cities of Montpellier and Béziers. Event Details Event: 7th Fête Nationale des Vins de France Locations: Montpellier & Béziers, France Dates: From July 1st to July 4th, 1939 Key Attendee: The event was attended by the then-President of the French Republic, Albert Lebrun, who was president from 1932 to 1940. Historical Context: News reports and an "Album des vins de France" were created for the occasion. This festival took place just months before the start of World War II, which France declared on Germany in September 1939.