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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.
20
Sep
French Open
Until 4 October
8
Oct
Lyon Street Food Festival
Until 11 October
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Currency, electrical voltage, units of measurement... useful day-to-day information for your stay…
Coronavirus COVID-19: the situation in France
Consult French government recommendations on the travel and health measures in place.
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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Driving in France
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Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
Security measures in France
The safety and security of tourists in France is of the utmost importance. A number of…
Regulation about smoking, drinking alcohol and…
Smoking In France, smoking is prohibited in public places (museums, monuments, cinemas) or on…
Civil Unions in France?
A PACS (Pacte Civil de Solidarité or domestic partnership contract) can be signed by two members of…
VISA Every foreign national wishing to come to France must be able to present documentary evidence…
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