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 France - July 2018

What to do, where to go and what to see in France

Dig into French history on archaeology days

Ninth annual Journées nationales de l'archéologie event takes place this weekend

Around the world in 100 objects

Popular British Museum exhibition heads to France

More Events

Holy Trinity Church Cannes Summer Fair

Alpes-Maritimes

June 30

Summer Fair and Bring & Buy

MARY ESTRADE QUARTET-JAZZ

Dordogne

June 30

A superb Jazz quartet playing clarinette,saxophone,harmonica guitar and contrebasse. Not to be missed...

Exhibition of Watercolours

Lot-et-Garonne

July 6-12

Exhibition of botanical watercolours by Sue Walters.

OPERA-LES VARIATIONS DE LA VIE D'UN BARYTON

Dordogne

July 15

Baritone Andrew Field will delight with songs from opera both comedic and dramatic. Explanations from Patricia Lebrun(English translation will be provided)

MUSICHORALES 2018

Charente

July 15-20

Festival of MUSICHORALES - with Les Cordes d'Argent Russian orchestra and 150 choristers

Les Mirabelles - Concert

Lot-et-Garonne

July 22

Concert by ladies choir, Les Mirabelles. "Swinging in the Rain" Includes It's raining men, Singing in the Rain . Free entry.

Out and About

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

Weaving their way into a museum of tapestry skills

The 2016 opening of the Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie Aubusson is far more than a pat on the back to the history of tapestry-making in the region over the past 500 years.

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.