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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
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September
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
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January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Normandy
Until 31 December
Practical info
The Distinction Palace
In France, hotel rankings highlight the exceptional 5-star hotels by elevating them to ‘palace’…
General information and practical conversions
Currency, electrical voltage, units of measurement... useful day-to-day information for your stay…
Running from one museum to an other
18 must-see Paris exhibitions in 2019
With some 173 museums listed in Paris, the City of Light offers an eclectic and stimulating feast…
Cuisine
Goût de France: 7 French foodie experiences
From 21–24 March, France invites the world to dinner and shares the treasures of its cuisine,…
Clubbing, gastronomy and spa
The art of après-ski in the French Alps
In Megève and Saint-Gervais, we know how to enjoy the benefits of nature after skiing. Romain, DJ…
Home sweet home
The 6 best hotels to soak up Parisian life
Want hotel service with a homely atmosphere? Paris’ boutique hotels offer travellers a unique…
October
“Under the Sea - Beyond the Image” – an exhibition in Bordeaux
Until April 30
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Exhibition: ‘Quand les fleurs font l’étoffe’ in Mulhouse
Until September 29
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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until December 31
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June
The Rouen Armada
Until June 16
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Exhibition: ‘Marie-Antoinette: Metamorphoses of an Image’ at the Conciergerie in Paris
Until January 31
“500 ans de RenaissanceS”: a feast fit for you…
The table is set and the beef roasted to perfection... the pie has just come out of the oven and…
Norman secrets
When the Normans give us their little secrets...
Normandy is well known for the legendary island of Mont-Saint-Michel, the boardwalk of Deauville,…
On the slopes
Skylodge, hotel of the future for ski groups in…
On December 21, an intriguing, futuristic venue will open its doors, welcoming guests at 1850 m…
A cultural Tour de France
France’s must-see exhibitions 2018-2019
The regions and cities of France are bursting with museums that put on must-see exhibitions every…
Go green
Get disconnected with a digital detox
Take a break in France - and a break from your smartphone! To avoid temptation or a relapse, here…
Sébastien's baba
Talent to follow: Sébastien Bouillet,…
Lyonnais chef Sébastien Bouillet welcomes us into the kitchen of his chocolate and pastry shop in…
Travelling in France
Driving licence, certificate of insurance, rules... all you need to know to drive in France.