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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
22
February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
7
June
FIFA's Women's World Cup 2019 in France
Until 7 July
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…
Supreme temptation
Don't miss out! 12 terraces to enjoy summer in…
Paris and its terraces—every summer, they pop up in plain sight and in hidden corners. Ephemeral,…
Fashion Week Provençal
Jacquemus fashion house celebrates its 10th…
The French designer chose the lavender fields of his native Provence to celebrate the 10th…
Don't forget your backpack
A ramble on Jura’s Grandes Traversées
An adrenaline rush or admiration of the landscape? A full-blown hike or a few hours’ ramble? On…
Shopping
A Parisian Shopping Escapade by House of Misu!
Everyone travels for many reasons - to find something, to lose something, to eat something and most…
Nature
8 great ideas for celebrating springtime in…
There’s more to Champagne than, well, champagne... Visiting its wine cellars in the run-up to…
Let the games begin!
9 cities to thrill during the Women’s World Cup…
For the first time in its history, France is hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup – from 7 June to 7…
Geography and climate
France enjoys four distinct seasons and an incredible variety of landscapes. From snow-capped…