Tour de France 2019
Happening now in France
Places to go
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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
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…
Passport, driving licence, swimsuit. Are you forgetting something? Here's where you'll find all you need to know before you set off for France.
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City breaks
France Travel Information
KEY CONTACTS Paris Tourist Office: www.parisinfo.com (External link) traveltrade@parisinfo.com …
Getting WiFi in France
With the internet now such an integral part of our daily lives, connecting easily to it has become…
Getting to France
Travelling around French towns and cities
Public transport Several French cities (Paris, of course, but also Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse,…
Driving in France
A car is probably the best way to explore France in total freedom. From motorways to departmental…
Seaside
Boating in France
With the world’s second largest maritime surface and 18,000km of coastline, France has long been a…
Formalities (Visa, passport)
Customs and Visas
VISA Every foreign national wishing to come to France must be able to present documentary evidence…
Shopping
Must-haves to bring back from France
Each of France’s regions abounds with unique kinds of know-how. There are so many must-haves to…
Luxury goods
Haute-Couture (External link) Shoes (External link) Jewellers-Watchmakers (External link)…
Accommodation
Logis de France
A history and a philosophy The history of Logis hotel-restaurants Created over 60 years ago, the…
9
July
"Bohème, notre jeunesse" at the Opéra Comique in Paris
Until July 17
23
June
"Matisse et Picasso, la comédie du modèle" exhibition at the Matisse Museum in Nice
Until September 29
21
Grand Prix Formula 1 at the Castellet in France
Until June 23