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September
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
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March
Exhibition: ‘Picasso and the Spanish Masters’ at the Carrières de Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence
Carrières de Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence
Until 6 January
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The Distinction Palace
In France, hotel rankings highlight the exceptional 5-star hotels by elevating them to ‘palace’…
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Currency, electrical voltage, units of measurement... useful day-to-day information for your stay…
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A hot bath in the snow
Melt for these five hot springs in the Pyrenees
In the 19th century, the Pyrenees mountain range had already been home to some 30 hot spring spa…
Cuisine
“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…
New thrills in the mountains
9 novel ways to enjoy the Alps this winter
Take a flight in a glider and discover the mountains from another angle. Whether you’re in…
Accras and colombos
“In the West Indies and the Caribbean, we cook on…
Chef Béatrice Fabignon is one of the major ambassadors of French overseas cuisine, from Martinique…
October
Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show at the Folies Bergères in Paris
Until December 29
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November
"Michael Jackson: On the Wall" exhibition in Paris
Until February 14
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May
Commemoration of the Centennial of WWI's Armistice
Until December 31
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“Under the Sea - Beyond the Image” – an exhibition in Bordeaux
Until April 30
Tomorrowland Winter Festival, Alpe d'Huez
Until March 15
Sweet and brisk
The 5 colours of autumn in Burgundy
The Burgundians say it with gusto: autumn is the best season to discover Burgundy. This is the…
Autumn splendour
An autumnal walk in the Loire Valley
To celebrate autumn for the last 10 years, the Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire has opened the doors…
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…
Alain Ducasse launches his new restaurant…
The banks of the Seine—famously the home of Notre Dame, dozens of stunning bridges, and countless…
Castle life
In the footsteps of the French kings: 24 hours at…
Only 50 meters (150 feet) from the Chambord Castle in the Loire Valley, this old post house was…
On foot, by boat, or by bike
Wandering in the heart of Bordeaux vineyard
Since wine is so much more than just a "drink" in France—really, it's a way of life—certain…
Travelling in France
Driving licence, certificate of insurance, rules... all you need to know to drive in France.