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From festivals to exhibitions to concerts, there's always something going on across France and here on France.fr. In light of France's Covid-19 measures, we advise readers to consult the relevant organiser's website for specific updates on each event.

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Top
events 
Miro vignette

3

Oct

"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris

Until 4 November

The rabbit in the moon, one of the flagship installations of the 2021 edition of the Fête des Lumières, on the Place des Terreaux in Lyon.

8

Dec

The Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières) in Lyon

Until 11 December

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Which part of France will you be exploring today? From Alpes-Mont Blanc to Normandy, Provence to the Loire Valley, and Paris to Tahiti, over 30 destinations await discovery.
  • Alps - Mont Blanc
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  • Corsica
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  • Dordogne Valley
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  • Loire Valley
  • Lyon
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  • Northern France
  • Occitanie - Sud de France
  • Paris
  • Provence
  • Pyrenees
  • Vosges Massif
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • French Guiana - Amazonia
  • Guadeloupe
  • Martinique
  • Saint Barthelemy
  • Saint-Martin
  • Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
  • Indian Ocean
  • Mayotte
  • Reunion Island
  • Pacific Ocean
  • New Caledonia
  • Tahiti-French Polynesia
  • Wallis & Futuna Islands

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Visit amazing cultural attractions, hike in the mountains, take a romantic tour on a wine route or enjoy a family cruise. What will this year's
French holiday bring?
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5-minute guides

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Green gold

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Art and craft

La Manufacture Cogolin: the art of weaving revisited

5-minute guides

The 5-minute essential guide to Christmas in Provence

Culture

Aix-en-Provence in Cézanne’s footsteps

Roy René calissons, made in Aix-en-Provence.

The manufacturing secrets of the calisson of Aix-en-Provence

5-minute guides

The 5-minute essential guide to Bourbon vanilla

Monumental masterpieces

Montpellier, a gem for architecture lovers

Monuments

5 abbeys to visit and keep cool this summer in Provence

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Shhhh! These are the best-kept secret beaches on the Côte d'Azur...

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