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September
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
2
March
Exhibition: ‘Picasso and the Spanish Masters’ at the Carrières de Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence
Carrières de Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence
Until 6 January
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The Distinction Palace
In France, hotel rankings highlight the exceptional 5-star hotels by elevating them to ‘palace’…
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Currency, electrical voltage, units of measurement... useful day-to-day information for your stay…
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Logis de France
A history and a philosophy The history of Logis hotel-restaurants Created over 60 years ago, the…
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…
New Hotel Rating System
A guarantee of a reliable welcome, service and comfort. Completely overhauled in 2009, the new…
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…
Shopping
Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
Going to France by plane
France has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world, allowing easy access to the…
The Crit'Air anti-pollution vehicle sticker
In 2016, France set up restricted traffic zones (ZCR) that are passable only with an appropriate…
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
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Formula 1 Grand Prix de France at the Castellet
Until June 24