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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
Until 31 December
1
January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of 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…
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Getting to France
Travelling in France
Driving licence, certificate of insurance, rules... all you need to know to drive in France.
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…
Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
Seaside
Boating in France
With the world’s second largest maritime surface and 18,000km of coastline, France has long been a…
The Crit'Air anti-pollution vehicle sticker
In 2016, France set up restricted traffic zones (ZCR) that are passable only with an appropriate…
Going to France by plane
France has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world, allowing easy access to the…
Coming to France by coach
Travel from city centre to city centre, on modern air-conditioned coaches, with reclining seats,…
Nightlife
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,…
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