Le Festival of French Classical Music at Alliance Française Silicon Valley
The 3rd edition of Le Festival of French Classical Music will be presented by the Alliance Française Silicon Valley (AFSCV) this May. Concerts will feature baroque music from 17th century France on the first night,...
What’s on in Paris: The Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
One of the world's top orchestras arrives in the City of Light.
Festival de Saint-Denis: A Magical Music Experience Just North of Paris
Just picture it: the Orchestre National de France and the Choir of Radio France at the culmination of the 2016 Saint-Denis Festival; those fortunate enough to have acquired tickets for the concert watch spellbound...
Evenings Out in Paris: Jazz at the Philharmonie
A special night at the city's sleek new music hall.
Vélo Visits: Top Destinations on the 2016 Tour de France Route
Angers: France’s greenest city (2016 Tour de France, Stage 3)
With direct flights from London and a journey time of just over an hour, Angers is now easier than ever to get to. Billed as the number one French city for...
A Trip to the Historic Towns of Orange and Arles in Provence
It's a warm Provence morning in early August and the historic streets of Orange in Vaucluse are already buzzing with the promise of tonight’s major cultural offering. Television crews amble around outside the magnificent open-air Roman theatre, the Théâtre...
What’s On in Paris: West Side Story Ciné-Concert
Ciné-concerts, featuring a live performance of a movie’s score while it’s playing on the big screen, are currently riding a wave of popularity in Paris, with Lord of the Rings, Billy Elliot and Gladiator...
Don Giovanni: Open-Air Opera in Paris
Summer is well and truly here so make the most of it with a memorable evening of opera under the stars. A sumptuous production of Don Giovanni, as part of the annual Opéra en...
5 Reasons to Visit the Château de Versailles, Europe’s Grandest Palace
King Louis XIV’s Grand Apartments, Chamber & the Galerie des Glaces
Seven rooms make up The Sun King’s ‘Grand Apartments’ and, as you progress from one to the next, your jaw will drop ever lower at their opulence. The...
Things to See and Do in the Rhône-Alpes
Unmissable events for your diary, sites to explore, plus art, sports and culture
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MUSEUMS & BUILDINGS
The Traboules of Lyon
Lyon has more than 500 covered passageways, galleries, courtyards and...