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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
16
October
Exhibition: ‘Marie-Antoinette: Metamorphoses of an Image’ at the Conciergerie in Paris
The Conciergerie in Paris
Until 31 January
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…
Preview
5 projects that will reinvent the Seine
Following the great call for projects in the name of "Reinventing the Seine," ideas abound and…
French elegance
24 hours at Versailles with Marie-Antoinette
An emblematic figure of ostentation and French elegance, the Palace of Versailles was the setting…
Indulge in a shopping session
4 ultra-personalised shopping experiences in Paris
Head to the department stores of Paris and indulge in a shopping session to discover the elegance…
Fresh look
Here’s why you MUST visit the Eiffel Tower in 2019
130 years after its inauguration at the 1889 World Fair, the Eiffel Tower is more than ever a…
Home sweet home
The 6 best hotels to soak up Parisian life
Want hotel service with a cozy atmosphere? Paris’ boutique hotels offer travellers a unique…
Seasonal treats
7 respected cafés to try in Paris
In celebration of the riches of the French terroir, the cuisine of young Parisian chefs is creative…
Running from one museum to an other
18 must-see Paris exhibitions in 2019
With some 173 museums listed in Paris, the City of Light offers an eclectic and stimulating feast…
A woman's place in the world kitchen
The best pastry chef in the world is a French…
On Oct 9, 2018, Christelle Brua, pastry chef of the Pré Catelan in Paris, received the title of…
Architecture of the future
Innovative and everlasting: 9 urban renewal…
Paris is always reinventing, and to meet the challenges of these changes, the whole city must be…
Beating drums
Discover Carnival in Guadeloupe
Costumes, choreography and music: everything is ready for the launch of the traditional carnival in…
New thrills in the mountains
9 novel ways to enjoy the Alps this winter
Take a flight in a glider and discover the mountains from another angle. Whether you’re in…
Norman secrets
When the Normans give us their little secrets...
Normandy is well known for the legendary island of Mont-Saint-Michel, the boardwalk of Deauville,…