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February
Van Gogh at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Atelier des Lumières in Paris
Until 31 December
1
January
75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Normandy
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…
27.2° in the morning
Full sunlight in Corsica: 7 amazing stops to cool…
During summer, Corsica unleashes its legendary heat, from the sun's fiery rays reflected off the…
Star's favourites
Mission Impossible: Why Tom Cruise loves Paris
We’ve just seen the latest instalment of the Mission Impossible film series, and as expected, it…
Football fever
The magic of football: France as you’ve never…
The France of ‘Les Bleus’ is now basking in a special celebratory limelight that only its World Cup…
Hippie chic
Fashion, decor, delicacies—a seven-stop shopping…
In the Mediterranean’s most famous village, some say simply having a straw hat and a set of bocce…
City breaks
In Paris, the new musical city fly the nest
The sail of glass and metal is in place, ready to turn around the immense futuristic sphere, at the…
Festivals
The Cannes Film Festival Turns 70
Monica Bellucci is the Master of Ceremonies and Pedro Almodóvar is the President of the Jury. The…
Music
Ahmad Jamal declares his love for Marseille
The legendary American Jazz pianist has composed an opus in the form of a love letter to Marseille.…
Museums
Fashion in Paris: Why you should visit Musée Yves…
If you're interested in fashion, Yves Saint-Laurent is not to be missed - here are five reasons to…