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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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Passport, driving licence, swimsuit. Are you forgetting something? All you need to know before you set off for France.
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The Distinction Palace

In France, hotel rankings highlight the exceptional 5-star hotels by...

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French gastronomy throughout the centuries

Our ancestors the Gauls The history of French gastronomy goes...

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18

July

Paris Plages

Until August 31

2

June

La Gacilly Photo Festival in Brittany

La Gacilly, Brittany

Until September 30

6

June

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

Paris’ Museum of Natural History

Until November 4

21

September

Fête de la Gastronomie – Goût de France: a tempting taste of France

Until September 23

18

October

FIAC - International Fair of Contemporary Art, Paris

The Grand Palais, Paris

Until October 21
16 Courses
The Basque Country is where golf is meant to be played, with 16 golf courses in a 100-kilometer circle. Grab your clubs and let's go!

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French gastronomy throughout the centuries

Our ancestors the Gauls The history of French gastronomy goes...

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These images will make you want to visit Paris in Autumn!

Charming Villages in Basque Country

Basque Country - known as the Pays Basque in French...

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A Revolutionary Champagne Glass Like No Other!

Everybody knows that the type of glass in which you...

Leisure parks

House of Misu takes you to Disneyland...

If you’ve never thought of listing Disneyland Paris on your...

Climb the highest sand dune in Europe

Eight beautiful reasons to explore the Bay...

Small oyster-farming ports, sandy beaches, pine forests ... the Bassin...

Occitanie - Sud de France

Languedoc: a week in which you get...

You could have simply rented a house with a pool...

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