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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on. In light of the measures France has taken concerning coronavirus, we advise readers to consult the relevant organiser's website for specific updates on each event.
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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Coronavirus COVID-19: the situation in France
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General information and practical conversions
Currency, electrical voltage, units of measurement... useful day-to-day information for your stay…
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Oasis in the vines
6 ways to stop time at Villa La Coste luxury hotel
Peek into a luxury hotel with clean lines, nestled in the heart of Château La Coste vineyard in…
Cuisine
5 minutes on the Corsican clementine
Distinguished by its dark green tapered leaves, thin skin, small size and irresistible flavour, the…
Green gold
Provençal olive oil for every occasion
Recognized by French agricultural certifications like three AOCs (appellation d'origine contrôlée)…
Art and craft
La Manufacture Cogolin: the art of weaving…
A stone’s throw from Saint-Tropez in the small village of Cogolin, La Manufacture Cogolin uses…
Spirituality
5 minutes on Christmas in Provence
Wheat from Sainte-Barbe, the crib and the 13 Desserts of the ‘Gros Souper’... Provence keeps some…
Culture
Aix-en-Provence in Cézanne’s footsteps
Inspired by the light and colours of the Midi, and captivated by the Massif de Sainte-Victoire,…
Roy René calissons, made in Aix-en-Provence.
The manufacturing secrets of the calisson of…
In the countryside of Aix, Roy René's calissons factory produces some of the most incredible…
Monumental masterpieces
Montpellier, a gem for architecture lovers
With the opening of the MOCO on June 29, Montpellier affirms its artistic side as an unmissable…
Landmarks
5 abbeys to visit and keep cool this summer in…
Within the sun-bathed walls of Provence, churches and shady cloisters hide behind secular abbeys,…
What's the password?
Shhhh! These are the best-kept secret beaches on…
On the Côte d'Azur, it's sometimes enough to follow a coast path for a few hundred meters or to…
After the cicadas went to sleep
Experience magical summer nights in Provence
As the cicadas slow their singing at dusk and the night reveals a star studded sky over Provence,…
Near the iconic Pont du Gard
How to spend 24 fabulous hours at the Hotel Le…
Behind the dry stone walls of two Renaissance bastides (fortified buildings), Le Vieux Castillon is…