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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.
18
Nov
Exhibition "À Table! A meal, an art" at the Manufacture de Sèvres
Until 16 May
21
Jan
Romeo and Juliet by Benjamin Millepied at the Seine Musicale in Paris
Until 31 January
Practical info
Coronavirus COVID-19: the situation in France
Consult French government recommendations on the travel and health measures in place.
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
Being the UK’s nearest neighbour and boasting one of the best transport infrastructures in the…
Coming to France by train
Coming to France by train or planning to travel by train in the country? All you need to know to…
Going to France by plane (1)
France has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world, allowing easy access to the…
Going to France by plane
Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
The Crit'Air anti-pollution vehicle sticker
In 2016, France set up restricted traffic zones (ZCR) that are passable only with an appropriate…
Driving in France
A car is probably the best way to explore France in total freedom. From motorways to departmental…
Security measures in France
The safety and security of tourists in France is of the utmost importance. A number of…
Travelling around French towns and cities
Public transport Several French cities (Paris, of course, but also Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse,…
From
July 4
to
Nov 15
Normandy Impressionist Festival
From 4 July to 15 November 2020
Sep 9
Dec 31
Lille: World Design Capital in 2020
From 9 September to 31 December 2020
Oct 24
Feb 24
Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Louvre, Paris
From 24 October 2019 to 24 February 2020