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Tens of thousands flock to French kite festival as record smashed

France 24 · Apr 27, 2026, 1:10 PM

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Spectacular kites, huge crowds and glorious weather - the 39th edition of the International Kite Festival, in Berck-sur-Mer, just wrapped up in the north of France, having succesfully set a world record for the longest kite ever flown at 100 metres-long.

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