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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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Civil Unions in France?
A PACS (Pacte Civil de Solidarité or domestic partnership contract) can be signed by two members of…
Getting to France
Driving in France
A car is probably the best way to explore France in total freedom. From motorways to departmental…
Reduced mobility
France for disabled people
There are several UK organisations worth knowing about: Triscope, Radar, Access project, Holiday…
Shopping
French fashion for men
Aigle (External link) The Aigle tradition of elegant, comfortable outdoor clothing for the whole…
Accommodation
Camping in France
Under canvas France has 9,000 1- to 4-star campsites, infarms or elsewhere… a vast choice of places…
Seaside
Boating in France
With the world’s second largest maritime surface and 18,000km of coastline, France has long been a…
Customs and Visas
VISA Every foreign national wishing to come to France must be able to present documentary evidence…
Accommodation in France: all you need to know
In a hotel Most hotels in France are government rated. They are inspected and rated with respect to…
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…
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