Happening now in France
Places to go
Things to do
Plan your trip
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.
20
Sep
French Open
Until 4 October
8
Oct
Lyon Street Food Festival
Until 11 October
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…
Iconic French landmarks dressed to the nines
Paris Fashion Week spring-summer 2020
As every Paris Fashion Week, the major fashion houses focus their creativity to create…
Contemporary art
The Pinault Collection unveils its establishment…
The iconic stock exchange building at the heart of Paris, the Bourse de Commerce, where commodities…
Fashion Week Provençal
Jacquemus fashion house celebrates its 10th…
The French designer chose the lavender fields of his native Provence to celebrate the 10th…
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…
Festivals
The Cannes Film Festival Turns 70
Monica Bellucci is the Master of Ceremonies and Pedro Almodóvar is the President of the Jury. The…
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…
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.…
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…