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September
"Joan Miró: the color of my dreams" exhibition in Paris
Until 4 February
2
March
Exhibition: ‘Picasso and the Spanish Masters’ at the Carrières de Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence
Carrières de Lumières, Les Baux-de-Provence
Until 6 January
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The Distinction Palace
In France, hotel rankings highlight the exceptional 5-star hotels by elevating them to ‘palace’…
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Getting to France
Customs and Visas
How do you obtain a VISA for a stay in France – and what are the customs procedures?
Going to France by plane
France has one of the best transport infrastructures in the world, allowing easy access to the…
The Crit'Air anti-pollution vehicle sticker
In 2016, France set up restricted traffic zones (ZCR) that are passable only with an appropriate…
City breaks
The French City Passes
‘City Pass’ and ‘City Card’ are tourist passes that cover the must-see sites of major French cities…
9
July
"Bohème, notre jeunesse" at the Opéra Comique in Paris
Until July 17
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June
"Matisse et Picasso, la comédie du modèle" exhibition at the Matisse Museum in Nice
Until September 29
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Formula 1 Grand Prix de France at the Castellet
Until June 24