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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…
Relax under the sun
French art de vivre on the big screen
As part of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, UniFrance and France.fr present three compilation clips…
Breathtaking views
The Basque Coast Trail: 7 must-see views
From Bidart to Hendaye in the Basque Country, we overlook the ocean, between cliffs and typical…
Contemporary art, design, natural history...
Culture for everyone in Bordeaux
Distinguished by UNESCO for its exceptional urban heritage, Bordeaux has over 350 buildings…
Back in time
Notre-Dame de Paris for photographers
Notre-Dame de Paris has never ceased to inspire photographers, sometimes offering them its most…
Vaults and gargoyles
Notre-Dame de Paris according to Victor Hugo
In 1831, Victor Hugo made the cathedral the key character of his novel Notre-Dame de Paris, largely…
The life and times of an icon
10 dates that marked the history of Notre-Dame de…
Monday, April 15, 2019. The eyes of the whole world turned towards Notre-Dame in flames. The…