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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
22
Feb
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
1
Jan
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…
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…
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…
Driving in France
A car is probably the best way to explore France in total freedom. From motorways to departmental…
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…
Travelling around French towns and cities
Public transport Several French cities (Paris, of course, but also Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse,…
Coming to France by coach
Travel from city centre to city centre, on modern air-conditioned coaches, with reclining seats,…
From
April 3
to
April 6
Normandy Impressionist Festival
From 3 April to 6 April 2020
Dec 6
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