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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on. In light of the measures France has taken concerning coronavirus, we advise readers to consult the relevant organiser's website for specific updates on each event.

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In March 2021, enjoy the Gout de France/Good France event.

21

March

Goût de France/Good France

Until 21 March

Megève International Jazz Festival

2

April

Megève International Jazz Festival

Until 4 April

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Which part of planet France will you be exploring today? From Alpes-Mont Blanc to Normandy, Provence to the Loire Valley, and Paris to Tahiti, more than 30 destinations await discovery.
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  • Lyon
  • Normandy
  • Northern France
  • Occitanie - South of France
  • Paris
  • Provence
  • Pyrenees
  • Vosges Massif
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • French Guiana - Amazonia
  • Guadeloupe
  • Martinique
  • Saint Barthelemy
  • Saint-Martin
  • Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
  • Indian Ocean
  • Mayotte
  • Reunion Island
  • Pacific Ocean
  • New Caledonia
  • Tahiti-French Polynesia
  • Wallis & Futuna Islands

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French holiday bring?
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Clémentine Santerre

A journalist passionate about Paris, I like to discover the treasures of the City of Light from unusual places, to trends, historic aspects and must-dos—all facets of the capital. mailto: clémentine.santerre@gmail.com (External link)

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