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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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April
Normandy Impressionist Festival
Until 6 April
28
March
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…
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Winter blanket
Let it snow on the Loire Valley castles!
They're commonly pictured (well, as common as Renaissance-era château can look!) in spring and…
Eyes in the blue
5 dream villas along the lagoon in Moorea, French…
The ocean lapping, the crystal clear waters of the lagoon as far as the eye can see, the sea breeze…
Cuisine
The classic Burgundy snack: Comté gougères
This little savoury cheese snack is a classic aperitif in Burgundy. France.fr passes on the recipe…
Timber-framed houses in the town center of Orléans
Strolling through the streets of Orléans
Between the architectural heritage, contemporary art, lush vegetation and delicacies, the city of…
Love at first sight
Falling under the spell of Colmar
It is said that Colmar is the essence of Alsace. With its half-timbered houses, flower-bedecked…
Landmarks
Celebrating Christmas in the Loire Valley Chateaux
For the festive season, the chateaux of the Loire Valley don their most resplendent finery.…
Bon appétit!
The Villa René Lalique Christmas foie gras recipe
Want to impress your guests on Christmas Eve? Jean-Georges Klein and Paul Stradner, the duo of…
Ho Ho Ho!
5 must-see Christmas markets in Alsace
A smell of spices that tickles your nostrils, a hot drink in one hand, a "bredele" or a "manele" in…
Listed sites
UNESCO wonders to admire in Auvergne
Whether you prefer nature or antique architecure, the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Auvergne have…
6 foodie events to warm you up in Burgundy this…
Autumn and winter are the best seasons to enjoy Burgundy’s gourmet delights. Truffles, eggs, Bresse…
So much more than a hotdog topping!
5 minutes to know everything about choucroute,…
It's impossible to come to Alsace without trying "choucroute" (sauerkraut), a cabbage delicacy that…
Art, unbottled
Pommery uncorks contemporary art in its cellars
Each year, the Pommery Champagne house in Reims offers a contemporary art exhibition in its chalk…