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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.
18
Nov
Exhibition "À Table! A meal, an art" at the Manufacture de Sèvres
Until 16 May
21
Jan
Romeo and Juliet by Benjamin Millepied at the Seine Musicale in Paris
Until 31 January
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Coronavirus COVID-19: the situation in France
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Watch the world go by from a terrace
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Wander through a food market
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