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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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Geography and climate
France enjoys four distinct seasons and an incredible variety of landscapes. From snow-capped…
City breaks
The French City Passes
‘City Pass’ and ‘City Card’ are tourist passes that cover the must-see sites of major French cities…
Good to know
Tourism Labels
Some labels guarantee you authenticity, uniqueness or the accessibility of the places for your…
Living like royalty
Accommodation
Logis de France
A history and a philosophy The history of Logis hotel-restaurants Created over 60 years ago, the…
Discover the Paris Museum Pass
The Paris Museum Pass offers free and direct entry, as many times as you wish, to over 60 museums…
Seaside
Practical tips: what you need to know about…
Flags and signs: colours to remember Located near the lifeguard posts, the 3 masts are there to…
New Hotel Rating System
A guarantee of a reliable welcome, service and comfort. Completely overhauled in 2009, the new…
Formalities (Visa, passport)
Regulation about smoking, drinking alcohol and…
Smoking In France, smoking is prohibited in public places (museums, monuments, cinemas) or on…
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