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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
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…
14
July
Exhibition "Magical Unicorns" at the Cluny Museum, Paris
Until February 25
1
January
Celebrating 500 years since the Renaissance in the Loire Valley
Until December 31
16
October
Exhibition: ‘Marie-Antoinette: Metamorphoses of an Image’ at the Conciergerie in Paris
Until January 31
23
March
Exhibition "Tutankhamun: Treasure of the Pharaohs" at La Villette, Paris
Until September 15
June
Liz West's Contemporary Art Exhibition at Beaulieu-en-Rouergue Abbey
Until October 31
A colourful interview
“In Paris, you go from one world to another –…
Parisian painter Caroline Faindt grew up in eastern France. After starting work in media and…
Art everywhere in the city
“With Eldorado, Lille presents worlds from…
From 27 April 2019, Lille is set to be transformed into a mecca of Mexican arts and traditions. It…
Cuisine
“500 ans de RenaissanceS”: a feast fit for you…
The table is set and the beef roasted to perfection... the pie has just come out of the oven and…
Hewn from stone
The Château de Chambord and its genius…
It's been (nearly) 500 years since the construction of this Renaissance jewel. Dreamed up by…
Culture
“500 ans de Renaissance(S)” (500 years of…
In the Loire Valley, 2019 is all about the Renaissance. Exhibitions, shows, and tours... The…
A living wasteland
Discover Darwin – in Bordeaux
Enjoy a coffee, stroll in the fresh air, admire the works of street artists or glide on the ramps…