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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…
Cuisine
Goût de France: 7 French foodie experiences
From 21–24 March, France invites the world to dinner and shares the treasures of its cuisine,…
Clubbing, gastronomy and spa
The art of après-ski in the French Alps
In Megève and Saint-Gervais, we know how to enjoy the benefits of nature after skiing. Romain, DJ…
Home sweet home
The 6 best hotels to soak up Parisian life
Want hotel service with a homely atmosphere? Paris’ boutique hotels offer travellers a unique…
Contemporary-industrial
24 hours at the Hotel Louvre-Lens in Northern…
The Louvre-Lens Hotel is a former mining village that's become a crown jewel of Northern France, a…
City breaks
Palaces de France, immerse yourself in French…
The Palaces de France have thrown open their doors. Immerse yourself in a unique world of luxury…
Seasonal treats
7 respected cafés to try in Paris
In celebration of the riches of the French terroir, the cuisine of young Parisian chefs is creative…