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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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January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Normandy
Until 31 December
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…
Feel Paris
Go to a festival
As in most places, summer is festival season (External link) in Paris – so consider timing your…
Swim in an open-air pool
Paris might not be a coastal city, but it’s not short of expanses of water to cool down in when…
Eat ice cream
The French have a love affair with cream, especially when it comes to dessert – so it’s no surprise…
Have a picnic
You don’t need any great standard of French to explain to the grocer that you’re having a…
Watch the world go by from a terrace
In fine weather, Parisian terraces (External link) are some of the most popular places in the…
Wander through a food market
Despite its capital status, Paris is perfectly capable of serving up a laid-back village vibe if…