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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…
Fresh look
Here’s why you MUST visit the Eiffel Tower in 2019
130 years after its inauguration at the 1889 World Fair, the Eiffel Tower is more than ever a…
Following the fire of 15 April
Sentiments and solidarity for Notre-Dame de Paris
Emotions around the world are running high following the fire that destroyed part of the Cathedral…
Let the games begin!
9 cities to thrill during the Women’s World Cup…
For the first time in its history, France is hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup – from 7 June to 7…
Royal gardens
In the gardens of the Loire Valley chateaux
French or English, geometric or wild, always beautifully blooming, with vegetables or fragrant rose…
Until December 31
26
October
Exhibition: ‘Quand les fleurs font l’étoffe’ in Mulhouse
Until September 29
6
June
The Rouen Armada
Until June 16
16
Exhibition: ‘Marie-Antoinette: Metamorphoses of an Image’ at the Conciergerie in Paris
Until January 31
May
Exhibition "Chambord, 1519-2019: utopia at work", in the national domain of Chambord
Until September 1
Clubbing, gastronomy and spa
The art of après-ski in the French Alps
In Megève and Saint-Gervais, we know how to enjoy the benefits of nature after skiing. Romain, DJ…
At the royal table
“500 ans de RenaissanceS”: a feast fit for you…
The table is set and the beef roasted to perfection... the pie has just come out of the oven and…
Sébastien's baba
Talent to follow: Sébastien Bouillet,…
Lyonnais chef Sébastien Bouillet welcomes us into the kitchen of his chocolate and pastry shop in…
Art and craft
“Grasse: the mecca of perfumery”
Marc-Antoine Corticchiato founded his house, Parfum d’Empire, in 2002. Even if his lab is based in…
Ski from dawn until dusk
A snapshot of skiing at Val d'Isère in the Alps
Just a look at the Alps' Val d'Isère makes ski enthusiasts want to climb the snow-capped peaks of…
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Some labels guarantee you authenticity, uniqueness or the accessibility of the places for your…