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

Our Pick

D. Saulnier / T. Garnier / Château de Versailles

Exhibition shows many animals to have lived at Palace of Versailles

Tigers, lions and even an elephant belonging to Louis XV feature in the show which runs until February

Artist’s huge tap work on show in Paris to highlight plastic waste

The Canadian behind the work hopes to make people aware of the issue of single-use plastics in his latest project, which is on displaying for the public for the first time

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

More Events

Artists' Studios Open Day

Hautes-Pyrénées

October 15

Visit the studios and exhibition spaces of Larreule's artists. A great day out.

PUSS IN BOOTS PANTOMIME

Aude

December 8-10

Les Troubadours Britanniques de Limoux present four performances of Puss in Boots in English (with French surtitles)

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.