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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
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March
Tomorrowland Winter Festival, Alpe d'Huez
Until 21 March
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Megève International Jazz Festival in the French Alps
Until 30 March
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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…
Landmarks
Sleep in a Château: Top 5 Loire Valley…
Where better to declare your love than at a chateau in the Loire Valley? France.fr presents its…
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The eight best beaches in Nice and Côte d’Azur,…
From the palm-fringed beaches of Cannes, to the chilled vibe of Plage de la Salis, the Côte d’Azur…
SPONSORED CONTENT | Rob Crossan
Seven budget travel hacks for a weekend break to…
From the best flight to catch to restaurants that won’t break the bank, here’s how to make the most…
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Cheap and chic: the hidden side of Nice and the…
From delicious street food to hidden hikes and bays, the Côte d’Azur region can be surprisingly…
Nature
Everything You Need to Know about Lavender in 5…
Its gentle aroma evokes sunny countryside Provence. At one time only harvested in the wild, today…
Vineyard stories
8 cellars where the Champagne sparkles
Miles of underground galleries and millions of bottles of preciously kept champagne away from light…
4 spots to say ‘I love you’
Love is in the air in Normandy this summer!
Lovers of poetry, fantasy, nature, fresh air, flavours and cheerfulness – basically, lovers in…