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Festivals, exhibitions, concerts and major events... On France.fr and everywhere in France, there's always something going on. In light of the measures France has taken concerning coronavirus, we advise readers to consult the relevant organiser's website for specific updates on each event.
3
Sep
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
5
Dec
The Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) in Lyon
Until 9 December
Practical info
Coronavirus COVID-19: the situation in France
Consult French government recommendations on the travel and health measures in place.
General information and practical conversions
Currency, electrical voltage, units of measurement... useful day-to-day information for your stay…
Mountain
5 typical village resorts for families
Skiing with family, arguably best in a resort with a village atmosphere, is a wonderful holiday…
Get away
Stroll between land and sea in southern Finistère
Take a big breath of salty air in southern Finistère, along this Cornwall-like coast typical of…
Nature
5 influencers scout around some of France’s most…
Looking for an outdoor getaway? Thanks to our travel influencers Pauline & Benoit, Elisa & Max,…
Breathe in
Biking on the Alsatian wine trail
Inaugurated in 2013 to celebrate 60 years of the famous Alsace Wine Trail, the long-distance…
Take the kids
7 family-friendly walks in the Vosges mountains
The Vosges mountain range in eastern France is a natural beauty nestled against the Swiss and…
Museums
5 best reasons to set sail for the Musée Mer…
Stopping in Bordeaux? Head to the MMM, the new figurehead of the trendy Bassins à Flot District.…
France from my couch
Have a digital detox at this mountain retreat in…
Until we can travel again, let’s dream a little. High up in the green pastures at the heart of…
Landmarks
All you need to know about the Loire Valley…
Greatness and decadence, architectural prowess, stories of the heart and stories of the court…
Fashion
Object of desire: the espadrille
This is the most popular fashion shoe in the world, as it is iconic. Plain or striped, flat or…
City breaks
9 anecdotes revealing all you need to know about…
When it was built for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest tower in the…