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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
1
January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Normandy
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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…
In the highest heaven
5 thought-provoking proposed modern designs for…
Now that the dust has cleared from the tragic fire of April 15, designers and architects have begun…
French elegance
24 hours at Versailles with Marie-Antoinette
An emblematic figure of ostentation and French elegance, the Palace of Versailles was the setting…
Degas, Derain, Rodin.
Behind the scenes at the future modern art museum…
In spring of 2020, the Val de Loire's Royal Abbey of Fontevraud will welcome the private collection…
Eggs and wine
Clos de Vougeot reveals the secrets of its eggs…
In Burgundy, typical recipes and iconic places go hand-in-hand. Here France.fr reveals the recipe…
The life and times of an icon
10 dates that marked the history of Notre-Dame de…
Monday, April 15, 2019. The eyes of the whole world turned towards Notre-Dame in flames. The…
The taste of bon vivants
5 specialties from Lorraine to taste absolutely
Whether salty or sweet, there is something for everyone in Lorraine. Follow France.fr as we unveil…
A stone’s throw from the museum
Dig deep into learning at the Louvre-Lens!
We first come to Lens, in Northern France, to visit the Louvre-Lens, a northern wing of the great…
Sébastien's baba
Talent to follow: Sébastien Bouillet,…
Lyonnais chef Sébastien Bouillet welcomes us into the kitchen of his chocolate and pastry shop in…
Tourism Labels
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