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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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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
November
Christmas Markets in Alsace
Until 30 December
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…
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Getting to France
Travelling around French towns and cities
Public transport Several French cities (Paris, of course, but also Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse,…
City breaks
Travelling around France with a disability
Making tourist sites fully accessible is essential for all French destinations today. The national…
Living like royalty
Good to know
Tourism Labels
Some labels guarantee you authenticity, uniqueness or the accessibility of the places for your…
Geography and climate
France enjoys four distinct seasons and an incredible variety of landscapes. From snow-capped…
Shopping
Qualité Tourisme brand™
The *Qualité Tourisme™* brand was created with the view and intentions to improve the quality of…
Travelling in France
Driving licence, certificate of insurance, rules... all you need to know to drive in France.
Hostels
Hostels are lively establishments which are usually part of an association or larger network, most…
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
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Grand Prix Formula 1 at the Castellet in France
Until June 23