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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on.
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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…
Seaside
Meet the audacious Guirec Soudée, a young Breton…
France.fr met with Guirec Soudée at the launch of his book in Canada. The now famous Breton sailor…
In the highest heaven
5 thought-provoking proposed modern designs for…
Now that the dust has cleared from the tragic fire of April 15, designers and architects have begun…
French elegance
24 hours at Versailles with Marie-Antoinette
An emblematic figure of ostentation and French elegance, the Palace of Versailles was the setting…
Degas, Derain, Rodin.
Behind the scenes at the future modern art museum…
In spring of 2020, the Val de Loire's Royal Abbey of Fontevraud will welcome the private collection…
Eggs and wine
Clos de Vougeot reveals the secrets of its eggs…
In Burgundy, typical recipes and iconic places go hand-in-hand. Here France.fr reveals the recipe…
Preview
Dive into the future: the new Bassins de Lumières…
A great event is coming! In spring 2020, Bordeaux’s former submarine base will be transformed into…