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February
‘Monuments on the move’ in 17 of France’s historic sites
‘Monuments on the move’ in Paris and everywhere in France
Until 6 October
1
January
Celebrating 500 years since the Renaissance in the Loire Valley
Loire Valley
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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Seaside
How to forget winter in 7 easy steps... in Corsica
The nights are cutting in, temperatures are falling, and snow fanatics are waxing their skis. Beat…
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…
Accras and colombos
“In the West Indies and the Caribbean, we cook on…
Chef Béatrice Fabignon is one of the major ambassadors of French overseas cuisine, from Martinique…
Cuisine
Top 5 favorite restaurants for locals: Lille
Under an hour from the Belgian border, Lille reflects its Flemish neighbors through culture and…
18
July
Paris Plages
Until August 31
23
November
"Michael Jackson: On the Wall" exhibition in Paris
Until February 14
13
May
Commemoration of the Centennial of WWI's Armistice
Until December 31
2
October
Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show at the Folies Bergères in Paris
Until December 29
“Under the Sea - Beyond the Image” – an exhibition in Bordeaux
Until April 30
Specialities from the Atlantic Coast
The Atlantic coast, all the flavours of the ocean The Atlantic seaside and its well-known islands…
Golf
In North East France, combine golf with history,…
In Nord-Pas de Calais The wind is responsible for the landscapes in Nord-Pas de Calais, and it is…
Nature
8 zen moments to recharge your batteries in the…
Think you know it all about the Dordogne valley? From an inner journey to a journey through time, a…
Culture
France’s stunning diversity
« La France se nomme diversité. » (France is a land of diversity) Fernand Braudel There’s certainly…
Provence’s black diamonds…
Worth its weight in gold (more or less) and a gem amongst fungi, the truffle (mushroom, not…
The Mona Lisa, but not only
7 tips for a successful visit to the Louvre
It's the largest museum in the world, also the most visited, emblematic with its pyramid of glass…
Travelling around French towns and cities
Public transport Several French cities (Paris, of course, but also Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse,…