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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
November
This year’s Christmas markets in Alsace
Until 30 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…
Cuisine
The doors to the Cité de la Gastronomie in Lyon…
Highly anticipated, the International City of Gastronomy opened its doors this autumn in Lyon. A…
Cycling
9 beautiful stops on the 2020 Tour de France route
The Tour de France kicks off its 3,470 kilometer (2156 mile), 21 stage loop in Nice, the capital of…
Mountain
5 trendy places to eat in the mountains
We all know the mountain hotspots where everyone goes for a drink and a bite to eat… but what if we…
There is so much more than skiing...
4 alternative ways to enjoy mountain life in the…
If, like me, you’re not comfortable on skis, and having snowball fights is fun but you’re worried…
A taste of winter in the French Alps
The magic of the first seasonal snowfall…
It was not expected so soon, and yet, winter already seems ready to have settled in the Alps. From…
The very best in hotel accommodation
Discover 31 "Palaces de France"
Visit the "Palaces de France" and discover a world of luxury hotels and French savoir-faire.…
6 foodie events to warm you up in Burgundy this…
Autumn and winter are the best seasons to enjoy Burgundy’s gourmet delights. Truffles, eggs, Bresse…
France is next
Explore the 8 French host cities of the Rugby…
Following Japan in 2019, France is honoured to be hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2023, the 10th in…