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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
3
September
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
1
January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Normandy
Until 31 December
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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Cuisine
Going to a Restaurant in France
In France, there are three meals a day. Breakfast, generally served from around 7:00 am to 9:00 am,…
City breaks
In a "gîte", with host families
Gîtes Gîtes de France (External link) are equipped accommodation classified by 'épis', or sheaves…
Shopping
Tax-Free Shopping
Key Information: - Receive up to a 12%* discount on your Shopping in France ! - Minimum spending…
Eating in French Restaurants
Getting to France
Coming to France by train
Prices Ticket prices vary according to the level of comfort (there are 2 classes) and departure…
Flying into France
Airlines There are numerous airlines available to you according to your country of departure. The…
Wine
The Vignobles & Découvertes label
“Vignobles & Découvertes”, the national wine tourism label in France, has managed French…
Vignobles & Découvertes: Organize your next…
The national Vignobles & Découvertes label helps you to prepare your weekends and short…
Formalities (Visa, passport)
School and Public Holidays in France 2017-2018
School Districts and zones The school districts in France are divided into 3 zones, each with their…
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