What's On

Looking for something to visit or a day out in France? Browse our pick of the most interesting national events, exhibitions and happenings each month – plus some of the highlights over past years.

Have we missed something? Email us at news@connexionfrance.com

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Hollywood glamour on show at Paris exhibition

Never-before-seen photographs of Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, and Cher are on show at a gallery in Paris.

What’s on in France - August 2019

Photos: © Hervé Cohonner

Our pick of what to do, where to go and what to see in France. This month, a perfect time to sing in Brittany, a fruity festival in Lorraine, a firework festival in Cannes and much more

What’s on in France - July 2019

Photo: © Christophe Raynaud De Lage / Festival d’Avignon

Our pick of what to do, where to go and what to see in France. This month,a theatre festival in an iconic city, the Tour de France of course, a frogs' festival and much more….

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Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme exhibition

Loire

December 1-September 22

Exhibition at the Musée d’art moderne et contemporain Saint-Etienne

Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh exhibition

March 23-September 15

For the first time in the history of Egyptology, more than 150 pieces from the treasure chest of the boy-Pharaoh are on display

The Great Phoenix Book Fair

Over 20,000 used books, plus DVDs and CDs, children's games, bric-a-brac and plants plus delicious home-made food.

EuroMayenne Craft Fair - 25th Anniversary

Stallholders welcome!

EuroMayenne Craft Fair - 25th Anniversary

Stallholders welcome!

The Anglican Church Christmas Coffee Morning & Fayre

Come and do your Christmas Gift shopping, enjoy mince pies and cake and even visit (bilingual) Pere Noel

Out and About

Last chance to honour D-Day veterans

There will be plenty to see and do in Normandy this June on the occasion of what will be the last ‘big anniversary’ of the D-Day landings for some of the historic day's veterans.

Dazzle ships that fooled German subs in WWI

Similar artistic principles reused in modern-day France to improve road safety

Limoges muggles gear up for magical sporting event

A total 17 teams heading to Haute-Vienne city the the fourth Quidditch Coupe de France at the weekend

Jardins Ouvert in September

Arles Photography Festival

Exhibitions and performances from beginning of July until end of September

Festival d'Angouleme

The entire planet of Comics will be waiting for you in Angoulême

Salon du Cheval de Paris

Annual event dedicated to the world of horses and riding

Strasbourg Christmas Market

Town turns festive from end of November till end of December

La Gacilly Photo Festival

From June 3 to September 20, 35 exhibitions for the 14th edition of France's largest Open-Air Photo Festival

How I am bringing the final frontier down to earth

Jane Hanks talks to Jean Baptiste Desbois, who has set himself a mission to make outer space easily accessible to everyone who visits the Cité de l’Espace in Toulouse

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Help Guides / Print Issues

Healthcare in France Guide 2019 (PDF version)

This updated edition of our healthcare helpguide will comprise information about accessing healthcare in France as an expatriate.

It includes an explanation of the healthcare rights and of how the French system works.

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