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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
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…
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…