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

What's on in August

Our pick of where to go and what to see this month

Sights and sounds to fill your July days (and nights)

Jardins Ouvert: Gardens open every weekend in July

Trial, error, and an English-style striped lawn prove a winning combination

More Events

“Jamaica Jamaica!” exhibition

Paris

April 4-August 20

Music and culture

Venenum, Un Monde Empoisonné exhibition

Rhône

April 15-January 7

Experience black widows, scorpions and snakes up close at this extraordinary museum exhibition at the Musée des Confluences in Lyon.

Jaune d'Or

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

July 30-September 17

A selection of craftspeople living in the territory meet and show an exhibition of original creations

Festival Blues in Loire

Nièvre

August 12-19

The Blues en Loire Festival of La Charité-sur-Loire celebrates music.

Blue Fishing Nets Festival in Concarneau

Finistère

August 15-20

Les Filets Bleus, a typically Breton-flavoured costumed parade

Fete de la Vielle in Anost

Saône-et-Loire

August 17-20

Burgundy's Hurdy-gurdy Festival

Out and About

Grande Braderie de Lille

Each first week-end of September, Lille becomes France's largest flea market

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

Fete de la Mirabelle in Metz

Enjoy fifteen days of mirabelle plum-based activities from August 19, 2017

Paris Plage

Each summer, Paris transforms into a beach destination

La Gacilly Photo Festival

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

Open days at farms and windmills

Extra chance to explore France's heritage without visiting a chateau or a cathedral

Join hundreds for tiny sheep drive

The 'smallest transhumance in France' takes place for the third time on Monday, June 5

French Healthcare 2017 - 44 pages

This updated, 2017, 44 page edition of our healthcare helpguide comprises information about accessing healthcare in France as an expatriate.

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