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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
1
January
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…
City breaks
7 must-dos in Paris this autumn
Leaves are turning, the sky is changing and the Seine is bathed in a new light... autumn is…
Cultural hybridization
Design comes to Paris in historic places
For the 9th edition of «Paris Design Week», some emblematic sites of Paris will lend themselves to…
Preview
5 projects that will reinvent the Seine
Following the great call for projects in the name of "Reinventing the Seine," ideas abound and…
Indulge in a shopping session
4 ultra-personalised shopping experiences in Paris
Head to the department stores of Paris and indulge in a shopping session to discover the elegance…
French elegance
24 hours at Versailles with Marie-Antoinette
An emblematic figure of ostentation and French elegance, the Palace of Versailles was the setting…
Home sweet home
The 6 best hotels to soak up Parisian life
Want hotel service with a cozy atmosphere? Paris’ boutique hotels offer travellers a unique…
Seasonal treats
7 respected cafés to try in Paris
In celebration of the riches of the French terroir, the cuisine of young Parisian chefs is creative…
Architecture of the future
Innovative and everlasting: 9 urban renewal…
Paris is always reinventing, and to meet the challenges of these changes, the whole city must be…
Beating drums
Discover Carnival in Guadeloupe
Costumes, choreography and music: everything is ready for the launch of the traditional carnival in…
New thrills in the mountains
9 novel ways to enjoy the Alps this winter
Take a flight in a glider and discover the mountains from another angle. Whether you’re in…
Norman secrets
When the Normans give us their little secrets...
Normandy is well known for the legendary island of Mont-Saint-Michel, the boardwalk of Deauville,…
Modernity and traditions at the foot of the slopes
The Alps' Châtel, from village to ski-lift
Nestled in the heart of the fabulous international domain of the Portes du Soleil in the Alps,…