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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.
4
April
Exhibition: ‘LU: A Century of Innovation (1846-1957)’, Nantes
Until 3 January
20
Sep
French Open
Until 4 October
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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Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
The Crit'Air anti-pollution vehicle sticker
In 2016, France set up restricted traffic zones (ZCR) that are passable only with an appropriate…
Going to France by plane
France has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world, allowing easy access to the…
Travelling around France with a disability
Making tourist sites fully accessible is essential for all French destinations today. The national…
France for disabled people
There are several UK organisations worth knowing about: Triscope, Radar, Access project, Holiday…
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…
French fashion for men
Aigle (External link) The Aigle tradition of elegant, comfortable outdoor clothing for the whole…
Tourism Labels
Some labels guarantee you authenticity, uniqueness or the accessibility of the places for your…
Logis de France
A history and a philosophy The history of Logis hotel-restaurants Created over 60 years ago, the…
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Dec 6
to
Dec 31
Lille: World Design Capital in 2020
From 6 December 2019 to 31 December 2020
Oct 24
Feb 24
Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Louvre, Paris
From 24 October 2019 to 24 February 2020