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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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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
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…
Wine
The art of serving champagne like the grand…
Champagne production follows strict rules, and similarly, its tasting is an art form. France.fr…
Ski from dawn until dusk
A snapshot of skiing at Val d'Isère in the Alps
Just a look at the Alps' Val d'Isère makes ski enthusiasts want to climb the snow-capped peaks of…
La Parisienne
Inès de la Fressange, fashion and design icon…
Model, muse, creator, ambassador to the great fashion houses—Inès de la Fressange embodies the…
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…
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"Alphonse Mucha" exhibition in Paris
Until January 27
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November
"Michael Jackson: On the Wall" exhibition in Paris
Until February 14
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October
“Under the Sea - Beyond the Image” – an exhibition in Bordeaux
Until April 30
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Tomorrowland Winter Festival, Alpe d'Huez
Until March 15
Until February 4
Impassioned artisans
10 beautiful French gifts to give this Christmas
Christmas shopping? Don't worry about the annual headache. This year, make yourself (and others)…
Well-being in the trees
Winter in the Jura: Stimulate your senses in the…
Luxuriate in the sound of silence, tickle your taste buds, relish the majestic views… release your…
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…
Festive desserts
A natural and gourmet Christmas with pastry chef…
Take what nature gives and work with it—that's pastry chef Yann Couvreur's motto. His incredible…
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…
Culture
“500 ans de Renaissance(S)” (500 years of…
In the Loire Valley, 2019 is all about the Renaissance. Exhibitions, shows, and tours... The…
Travelling in France
Driving licence, certificate of insurance, rules... all you need to know to drive in France.