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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
November
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…
Zen
6 well-being stopovers to relax in Alsace
We love Alsace for its quaint little villages, its iconic wine route, and its famous restaurant…
Nightlife
Romantic Bars in Paris
It’s not for nothing that Paris (External link) is called the city of love and there are plenty…
Architecture
Bordeaux and Beyond for the Bon Vivants
"Once is not enough.…When it is a visit to Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world, this is true",…
Wine
Discover Paris as a wine lover!
What remains less discovered about Paris is just how fascinating a destination it can be for a…
Shopping
From AM to PM at Galeries Lafayette Paris…
You’re in Paris and all you can think of is shopping, eating, and experiencing the best that the…
24 hours in a Palace: Les Sources de Caudalie
Set between vines and forests at the gateway to Bordeaux, Les Sources de Caudalie has cultivated…
City breaks
Deauville
Visit Deauville in Normandy: a glamorous, arty beach resort and centre for horses with fabulous…
Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?