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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
3
September
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
1
January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Normandy
Until 31 December
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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Getting to France
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…
Accommodation
Logis de France
A history and a philosophy The history of Logis hotel-restaurants Created over 60 years ago, the…
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…
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
Formula 1 Grand Prix de France at the Castellet
Until June 24