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22
February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
1
January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Normandy
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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…
Fresh look
Here’s why you MUST visit the Eiffel Tower in 2019
130 years after its inauguration at the 1889 World Fair, the Eiffel Tower is more than ever a…
The taste of bon vivants
5 specialties from Lorraine to taste absolutely
Whether salty or sweet, there is something for everyone in Lorraine. Follow France.fr as we unveil…
Let the games begin!
9 cities to thrill during the Women’s World Cup…
For the first time in its history, France is hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup – from 7 June to 7…
Royal gardens
In the gardens of the Loire Valley chateaux
French or English, geometric or wild, always beautifully blooming, with vegetables or fragrant rose…
Until December 31
26
October
Exhibition: ‘Quand les fleurs font l’étoffe’ in Mulhouse
Until September 29
6
June
The Rouen Armada
Until June 16
16
Exhibition: ‘Marie-Antoinette: Metamorphoses of an Image’ at the Conciergerie in Paris
Until January 31
May
Exhibition "Chambord, 1519-2019: utopia at work", in the national domain of Chambord
Until September 1
A taste of the sea
Seafood: the staple of Provençal cuisine
Poutargue, fish soup, sea urchins, bouillabaisse... in Provence, seafood is eaten in all manner of…
Exclusive preview
3 Cités des Vins reveal the secrets of the…
What is a Climat? What are the specificities of Burgundy’s land and vineyards? What are the…
Treat yourself
All you need to know about Breton crêpes in 5…
The crêpe is THE Breton speciality: a small, sweet or savoury gourmet treat to enjoy on the go or…
Vineyard stories
8 cellars where the Champagne sparkles
Miles of underground galleries and millions of bottles of preciously kept champagne away from light…
Sébastien's baba
Talent to follow: Sébastien Bouillet,…
Lyonnais chef Sébastien Bouillet welcomes us into the kitchen of his chocolate and pastry shop in…
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…
Travelling in France
Driving licence, certificate of insurance, rules... all you need to know to drive in France.