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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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Accommodation
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…
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…
Formalities (Visa, passport)
Regulation about smoking, drinking alcohol and…
Smoking In France, smoking is prohibited in public places (museums, monuments, cinemas) or on…
Getting to France
Getting to France by train
Prices Ticket prices vary according to the level of comfort (there are 2 classes) and departure…
City breaks
Travelling around France with a disability
Making tourist sites fully accessible is essential for all French destinations today. The national…
Living like royalty
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Tourism Labels
Some labels guarantee you authenticity, uniqueness or the accessibility of the places for your…
Geography and climate
France enjoys four distinct seasons and an incredible variety of landscapes. From snow-capped…
Shopping
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