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October

Nuit Blanche in Paris and Ile-de-France

Until 7 October

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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

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18

July

Paris Plages

Until August 31

6

June

“A T-Rex in Paris” exhibition, Jardin des Plantes

Paris’ Museum of Natural History

Until November 4

4

September

"Picasso. Chefs-d’œuvre !" at the National Picasso-Paris Museum

Until January 13

24

April

Exhibition in the Vosges: Prism - Lalique crystal meets contemporary art

The Lalique Museum in the Vosges

Until November 4

6

June

The Rouen Armada

Rouen in Normandy

Until June 16
170 km
The length of the Alsace wine route with its seven traditional grape varieties. You can tackle it in stages too.

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Specialities from the Atlantic Coast

The Atlantic coast, all the flavours of the ocean The...

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Versailles and modern art: back to the...

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