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A weekend in Marseille in 10 unmissable activities
If you're planning to spend a weekend in Marseille, France's second-largest city by population (868,000 in 2018) and founded in 600 BC by Greek merchants from…
La Victoire de Samothrace, largest sculpture in the Louvre!
Since 1884, visitors to the Louvre have been able to view at the top of the main staircase an imposing sculpture measuring 2.75 metres, or 5.12 metres when the…
The César Awards
This year, the presenter of the César Awards is comedian Florence Foresti, while the President is Sandrine Kiberlain. Here are the nominations for the main…
La Chandeleur
La Chandeleur is a Christian festival celebrated in France on 2 February, 40 days after Christmas. Let us explore the traditions and history surrounding this…
The Six Nations Tournament
The tournament is one of the oldest sporting competitions in the world. It was created in 1882, and the original participating countries were Ireland, Wales,…
Le Salon du Cheval 2019
The French capital will once again have the privilege of hosting Le Salon du Cheval, for its 48th edition at the Parc des expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte.…
The Black Friday 2019
Imported to France in 2010 by Amazon and Apple, then adopted in 2014 by high street retailers such as Fnac, Auchan and Darty, Black Friday has become an…
Attention chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Show is approaching!
From 30 October to 3 November, the world's largest event dedicated to chocolate and cocoa returns to the outskirts of Paris. A must-visit for enthusiasts and…
Discover now the pools that will make you dream in 2019:
During this summer month, we spend long days in the sun, and it is hot. During these 3 summer months, everyone needs to relax in a pool, whatever the type.…
Jazz à Juan
In this July month, the oldest European jazz festival presents its 59th edition, attractive and full of surprises. As every year, the famous worldwide music…
Music Day: its history and how to enjoy it
This 21 June marks Music Day. It is celebrated worldwide as the start of summer in the countries of the Northern Hemisphere. Indeed, its date coincides with…
Solidays: summer festival
The Solidays will take place from 21 to 23 June 2019 at Longchamp Racecourse. This music festival is organised by Solidarité Sida, an association that raises…
Festival de Cannes 2019
The 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival will take place from 14 to 25 May 2019. At its head, we will find Edouard Bear, the master of ceremonies, and…
Who is Roland Garros?
Roland Garros is not the name of a tennis champion but of a surprising figure whose aviation achievements made history. Indeed, the French Open tennis stadium…
1 May: origins and history
The month of May is often associated with bank holidays. There are three: 1 May, Labour Day, 8 May, the Armistice of the Second World War, and 30 May,…
Easter in France
Easter is a Christian festival. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus and is considered the most important festival of Christianity. In France, the Monday…
What to do in April in France?
Spring has arrived! The return of the fine weather makes you want to go out and discover new regions? Here is our overview of the major events in April in…
Saut Hermès
The 10th edition of Saut Hermès was held on 22, 23 and 24 March 2019 at the Grand Palais in Paris. It is an international show jumping competition organised…
8 romantic destinations for a weekend getaway for two
14 February is approaching... The opportunity to spend an evening as lovers over a candlelit dinner. But do you know the origins of this festival? And where to…
Things to Do in January in France
Happy New Year to you all! The end-of-year festivities are over, a new year is beginning, and we hope that 2019 will be full of good things! This new year and…
Things to do in December in France
December… Christmas, gifts, snow… this magical month is also the opportunity to discover new things, visit new cities, and take part in numerous events taking…
Things to Do in November in France
November, winter is approaching… Rain and wind are on the agenda but there's no question of staying indoors reminiscing about summer memories and warmth!…
What to do in October in France
October sees the arrival of autumn, Halloween, and the return of warm clothing… Here is our selection of events not to be missed to make the most of this…
What to do in September in France
Don't panic, despite the back-to-school period, September still has plenty to offer and there's something for everyone. Let's see what's planned across France.