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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…
From the streets to the maquis
6 unmissable experiences between Bastia and Cap…
With its old port, citadel and steep streets overlooking the azure Tyrrhenian sea: Bastia opens a…
Love at first sight
Falling under the spell of Colmar
It is said that Colmar is the essence of Alsace. With its half-timbered houses, flower-bedecked…
Views to take your breath away
7 hilltop villages to gaze out at the…
Equally as charming as the coastline of the Côte d’Azur—its beaches, its capes, the Croisette and…
Landmarks
5 abbeys to visit and keep cool this summer in…
Within the sun-bathed walls of Provence, churches and shady cloisters hide behind secular abbeys,…
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…
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…
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
Some labels guarantee you authenticity, uniqueness or the accessibility of the places for your…