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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
22
February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
23
August
The Traversées Tatihou, in Normandy
Getting to Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, in Normandy
Until 1 September
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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Travelling around France with a disability
Making tourist sites fully accessible is essential for all French destinations today. The national…
Living like royalty
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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…
Getting to France
Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
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
June
"Matisse et Picasso, la comédie du modèle" exhibition at the Matisse Museum in Nice
Until September 29
21
Grand Prix Formula 1 at the Castellet in France
Until June 23