Tour de France 2019
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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
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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
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…
Journalist
Sea or pool?
24 hours at Les Roches Blanches opposite Cap…
Perched above the water, the hotel Les Roches Blanches is an Art-Deco jewel nestled between pines…
Preview
MoCo: into the heart of contemporary art in…
As of 29 June 2019, contemporary art is taking root in Montpellier with the opening of the MoCo…
A wellness break
7 places to be pampered in Provence this winter
What if spring arrived early? We’re chasing lightness and revitalisation at the beautiful spas…
By the sea
A new balcony over the Mediterranean in Marseille
Embrace the sea from this new chic and cosy address that has newly opened its doors on Marseille’s…
Dinner's ready!
Chef Sylvain Robert redefines bouillabaisse
At restaurant L'Aromat in Marseille, chef Sylvain Robert serves bouillabaisse... in his own way!…
Enchanting fragrance
5 minutes to know everything about the…
A star-shaped flower with long yellow petals distills an enchanting fragrance in Mayotte. Produced…
Beauty in the plate
"A meal is an artistic moment like any other"
Evenings at the Friche de la Belle de Mai, exhibitions at Mucem and the Vieille Charité... In…
Overlooking the sea
At the table with your feet in the sand on the…
With summer days comes the pleasure of lunch at the water’s edge. On the Côte d'Azur, from Hyères…
With the kids
3 days in Marseille: ready for a dose of bracing…
Sunny days in Marseille are plentiful and the call of the sea is strong. Head to Marseille and…
Nature
Everything You Need to Know about Lavender in 5…
Its gentle aroma evokes sunny countryside Provence. At one time only harvested in the wild, today…
Stylish flea marke
Le Lez, a market in Montpellier like no other
Lez Market is a friendly, eclectic hotspot with artist workshops, antique sellers, boutiques,…
Nomadic meals in Noailles
Gourmet walk with Bénédicte Sire in Marseille's…
Director Bénédicte Sire went to meet the merchants of Noailles, a district of Marseille, during a…