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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
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December
The Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) in Lyon
Find yourself in Lyon
Until 9 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
Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
The Crit'Air anti-pollution vehicle sticker
In 2016, France set up restricted traffic zones (ZCR) that are passable only with an appropriate…
Going to France by plane
France has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world, allowing easy access to the…
City breaks
The French City Passes
‘City Pass’ and ‘City Card’ are tourist passes that cover the must-see sites of major French cities…
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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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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Grand Prix Formula 1 at the Castellet in France
Until June 23