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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Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima / © David Hockney

David Hockney’s ‘Normandy period’ to be exhibited in Paris

Gallery owner and friend, Jean Frémon, is showcasing some of David Hockney's first paintings from settling in the Pays d’Auge two years ago

French town to hold Europe's first garage sale for naturists

Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 - by Romcha

A seaside town in the Vendée is to hold a vide-grenier (garage sale) for naturists to celebrate world naturism day.

Our Writers and Artists’ competition: the winners!

Writers and artists, we salute you!

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The Great Phoenix Book Fair

Paris + 2 more

May 1

Martin Walker, author of the internationally acclaimed ‘Bruno, Chief of Police’ detective series, will open the next Phoenix Book Fair on Saturday 1st May.

The Great Phoenix Book Fair, 24140 Campsegret

Over 20,000 used books in excellent condition (english, french and dutch) plus DVDs, CDs, bric-a-brac, plants, children's games, cards etc. Free parking. All proceeds to Phoenix Association.

The Great Phoenix Book Fair, 24140 Campsegret

The Great Phoenix Book Fair in aid of the Phoenix Association. Over 20,000 books in excellent condition, plus CDs and vinyls, DVDs, jigsaws, children's games, bric-a-brac, plants and cards. Prices start at just 1€.

Out and About

Australian Pink Floyd’s France Tour – tickets winners

Thank you to all the readers who sent us entries to try and win tickets for the Australian Pink Floyd concerts in France.

Win free tickets for the Australian Pink Floyd show

The Connexion has 12 pairs of tickets – each pair worth €100! – to give away for the Australian Pink Floyd shows in France.

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

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

Arles Photography Festival

Exhibitions and performances from beginning of July until end of September

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