Tour de France 2019
Happening now in France
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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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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…
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Beachside
Four fabulous beachside hotels on the Côte d'Azur
When you dream of an azure blue sky and scents of summer, dining under the stars and swimming in…
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…
Architecture, art, fashion...
French excellence on the big screen
When French cinema invites itself into France’s most prestigious palace buildings, from the Louvre…
Picasso, Matisse, Chagall...
10 artistic favourites on the Côte d’Azur
Picasso, Bonnard, Matisse, Chagall and Renoir... the Côte d’Azur inspired a great many artists. All…
Flowers, floats, music and confetti
See the Nice Carnival as if you were there!
Every year, the Carnival of Nice offers a fabulous opportunity to party on the French Riviera to…
Plaza Athénée, Cheval Blanc Courchevel, Le Meurice
Palaces de France, immerse yourself in French…