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A Champagne Bar in the Trees

March 4th, 2010

A Champagne Bar in the Trees? Why not!
Perchingbar—a tree house-style Champagne bar 18 feet up in the air—will open near Verzy in the outdoor adventure park Arboxygène.

Musée d’Orsay exhibitions head west in 2010

March 4th, 2010

Musée d’Orsay exhibitions head west in 2010
Starting in November 2009, the Musée d’Orsay will begin refurbishments in anticipation of the Musée’s 25th anniversary in 2011. Over 200 works are heading to San Francisco, where they will be on view at the de Young Museum from May 2010 to January 2011.

Mediterranea: The Worldwide Festival of Underwater Images

March 4th, 2010

Mediterranea: The Worldwide Festival of Underwater Images
From February 25-28, 2010 Antibes Juan-Les Pins will host “Mediterranea—the worldwide festival of underwater images and adventure.” More than just a photography festival, it aims to increase public awareness on environmental issues in the Mediterranean.

The Jazz à Juan Festival turns 50

March 4th, 2010

The Jazz à Juan Festival turns 50
In 2010, the prestigious international jazz festival “Jazz à Juan,” the oldest in Europe, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Dijon’s Tomb Mourners visit the U.S.

March 4th, 2010

Dijon’s Tomb Mourners visit the U.S.
The nearly 40 Mourners from the tomb of John the Fearless will head to the U.S. in 2010 on a unique seven-city tour.

FranceGuide 2010 expands offerings with new online webzine

March 4th, 2010

FranceGuide 2010
ATOUT FRANCE is pleased to announce the release of FranceGuide 2010, the latest edition of their magazine for sophisticated travelers seeking new experiences in France. This year—for the first time—FranceGuide is expanding the magazine online, with over 50 web-exclusive articles, tips, and itineraries.

Normandy Impressionist Festival 2010

March 4th, 2010

Normandy Impressionist Festival – the unmissable event of 2010!
Make a note of the date! From June to September 2010, more than 200 cultural events celebrating Impressionism will take place across Normandy.

Top 10 Reasons to Visit France in 2010

March 4th, 2010

Top 10 Reasons to Visit France in 2010
Top 10 reasons to visit France in 2010!

Franche-Comté – Aunt Airie, an inspiration for Santa Claus

December 28th, 2009

Franche-Comté – Aunt Airie, an inspiration for Santa Claus
The “good fairy of the Montbéliard,” Aunt Airie is a Franche-Comte legend.

Christmas illuminations in Paris

December 28th, 2009

Les illuminations de Noël à Paris [Christmas illuminations in Paris].
Come and discover the Christmas illuminations.