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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…
French elegance
24 hours at Versailles with Marie-Antoinette
An emblematic figure of ostentation and French elegance, the Palace of Versailles was the setting…
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…
Home sweet home
The 6 best hotels to soak up Parisian life
Want hotel service with a cozy atmosphere? Paris’ boutique hotels offer travellers a unique…
Seasonal treats
7 respected cafés to try in Paris
In celebration of the riches of the French terroir, the cuisine of young Parisian chefs is creative…
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…
Architecture of the future
Innovative and everlasting: 9 urban renewal…
Paris is always reinventing, and to meet the challenges of these changes, the whole city must be…
Beating drums
Discover Carnival in Guadeloupe
Costumes, choreography and music: everything is ready for the launch of the traditional carnival in…
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…
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,…
Modernity and traditions at the foot of the slopes
The Alps' Châtel, from village to ski-lift
Nestled in the heart of the fabulous international domain of the Portes du Soleil in the Alps,…
A paradise for families
How to spend 24 hours at family-friendly ski…
In the heart of Savoie, Club Med "Les Arcs Panorama" opens its doors on December 16. In the heart…
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)…