THE glimmer of afternoon sunshine and subsequent mass-migrations to London's beer gardens can only mean one thing: festival season (or 'summer', as some cultures call it) is finally upon us. 'Not a fan of mud' we hear you cry? While dirt-sodden, damp excursions might've become a fundamental part of the pilgrimage for Glastonbury-goers, there are endless options for those chasing warmer climes and coastal views. From to mingling with the Parisian fashion crowd in Corsica to embracing a Sixties-inspired summer of love on the Danube river, swap wellies for slides and consider something different with Vogue's round up of the best European boutique festivals to book now.

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