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.

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What’s on in France - December 2019

Our pick of what to do, where to go and what to see in France. This month: Seasonal cheer and lights come to markets and festivals

Lyon's Fête des Lumières lightshows revealed

Poïesis

Some of the stunning displays that will grace the annual event taking place across the city in early December unveiled

What’s on in France - November 2019

Our pick of what to do, where to go and what to see in France. This month: mustard and chocolate, wine and cider, herrings and hot air balloons festivals…

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R.I.S. Christmas Concerts in Valbonne

Alpes-Maritimes

December 6-7

Get into the spirit of Christmas with Riviera International Singers Christmas Concert in Valbonne St. Blaise Church, on Friday 6th December at 20h00, and Saturday 7th December at 18h00!

R.I.S. Christmas Concert in Antibes

Alpes-Maritimes

The Riviera International Singers sing Christmas for the Antibes LifeBoat association on Friday 13th December at 20h00.

Nine Lessons and Carols

Traditional Christmas Carols and Bible readings at Fontès, Sunday 15 December at 3 pm, followed by mince pies and wine.

Christmas Carols in aid of Manche charities

Come and sing popular Christmas Carols in English and French, then taste our famous mulled wine and cakes for charity

Carol Service in the Var

Traditional carol service in English in St Raphael, Var

Christmas Carol Service

Alpes-Maritimes

Traditional Christmas Carol Service

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 (Print edition SOLD OUT)

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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