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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
14
May
Cannes Film Festival
Until 25 May
8
February
"Strasbourg mon amour" in Alsace
Getting to Strasbourg, Alsace
Until 17 February
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…
Passport, driving licence, swimsuit. Are you forgetting something? Here's where you'll find all you need to know before you set off for France.
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Guide to the markets of Paris
The dairywoman's smile, fresh fish straight from the sea, piles of newly-dug vegetables and…
Getting to France
Travelling around French towns and cities
Public transport Several French cities (Paris, of course, but also Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse,…
Travelling in France
Driving licence, certificate of insurance, rules... all you need to know to drive in France.
Qualité Tourisme brand™
The *Qualité Tourisme™* brand was created with the view and intentions to improve the quality of…
City breaks
Hostels
Hostels are lively establishments which are usually part of an association or larger network, most…
Geography and climate
France enjoys four distinct seasons and an incredible variety of landscapes. From snow-capped…
The French City Passes
‘City Pass’ and ‘City Card’ are tourist passes that cover the must-see sites of major French cities…
Travelling around France with a disability
Making tourist sites fully accessible is essential for all French destinations today. The national…
9
July
"Bohème, notre jeunesse" at the Opéra Comique in Paris
Until July 17
23
June
"Matisse et Picasso, la comédie du modèle" exhibition at the Matisse Museum in Nice
Until September 29
21
Formula 1 Grand Prix de France at the Castellet
Until June 24