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3

Sep

"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris

Until 4 February

5

Dec

The Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) in Lyon

Until 9 December

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4

April

Musical "Bernadette de Lourdes," in the Pyrenees

Until April 25

19

Aug

The Chaise-Dieu Festival

Until August 29

18

Nov

Exhibition "À Table! A meal, an art" at the Manufacture de Sèvres

Until May 16

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