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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
3
September
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
6
December
The Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) in Lyon
Find yourself in Lyon
Until 9 December
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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
Going to France by plane
France has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world, allowing easy access to the…
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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…
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Tourism Labels
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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…
9
July
"Bohème, notre jeunesse" at the Opéra Comique in Paris
Until July 17
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June
"Matisse et Picasso, la comédie du modèle" exhibition at the Matisse Museum in Nice
Until September 29
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Formula 1 Grand Prix de France at the Castellet
Until June 24