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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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Discover the Paris Museum Pass
The Paris Museum Pass offers free and direct entry, as many times as you wish, to over 60 museums…
Regulation about smoking, drinking alcohol and…
Smoking In France, smoking is prohibited in public places (museums, monuments, cinemas) or on…
Getting to France by train
Prices Ticket prices vary according to the level of comfort (there are 2 classes) and departure…
Civil Unions in France?
A PACS (Pacte Civil de Solidarité or domestic partnership contract) can be signed by two members of…
Camping in France
Under canvas France has 9,000 1- to 4-star campsites, infarms or elsewhere… a vast choice of places…
Geography and climate
France enjoys four distinct seasons and an incredible variety of landscapes. From snow-capped…
Qualité Tourisme brand™
The *Qualité Tourisme™* brand was created with the view and intentions to improve the quality of…
Hostels
Hostels are lively establishments which are usually part of an association or larger network, most…
From
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