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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
22
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…
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The Girls' Guide to Paris: The Paris You Always…
Girls' Guide to Paris (External link) is your key to unlocking the secret doors and passageways…
Getting to France
Enjoy France, Travel by Train
Over the last 70 years, SNCF has become one of the world leaders of high speed rail and best…
Good to know
Cellular Abroad: International Data and Cell…
An easy way to stay connected while you travel to France Traveling abroad doesn't mean you have to…
Spirituality
Discover the best Kosher gastronomy France has to…
Kosher restaurants and other food establishments are under the supervision of the Beth Din, which…
Getting to Brittany
By Car Brest and Rennes are 593 km and 348 from Paris by car, respectively. By Plane Flights from…
Getting to Burgundy
By Train Paris to Dijon is about 1 hour and 40 minutes by high-speed TGV train. The TGV is also…
Seaside
Handiplage, accessible beaches in France
Approved by the Tourisme & Handicap association, the Handiplage association contributes to the…
Cuisine
Recipe: Eggs in Red Wine
2 – Shallots finely diced 1 – Carrot finely diced 1 oz. – Butter Sweat the shallots & carrots…
Recipe: Vegetables In Puff Pastry
Buy or make your own puff pastry. If you buy make sure it is all butter and no other type of…
9
July
"Bohème, notre jeunesse" at the Opéra Comique in Paris
Until July 17
23
June
"Matisse et Picasso, la comédie du modèle" exhibition at the Matisse Museum in Nice
Until September 29
21
Formula 1 Grand Prix de France at the Castellet
Until June 24