During this 100th Anniversary year of the end of WWI, the regions along what was then called the Western Front (Alsace, Champagne, Lorraine, Picardy, Nord Pas-de-Calais) are commemorating throughout the year several key milestones. It is the occasion to discover for some, lesser-known areas of France.
The Top French Cities--soon to be joined by Annecy are a "happening place" featuring museum inaugurals, major sporting events, festival milestones and unexpected biennals - updated June 5, 2018 - see Bordeaux
The famed Chateau de Versailles is not only the only worthwhile site in the area. The city itself will surprise and charm visitors. Louis XIV made certain of that. Get a preview at the NY Metropolitan Museum of exhibit.
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2019 will mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci at Amboise, the start of the construction of the Château of Chambord and the birth of Catherine de’ Medici in Florence
Rendez-vous en France, the French tourism industry's top international B2B trade show, returned to Paris, Porte de Versailles March 27 & 28, 2018, organized by Atout France in partnership with the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Paris Region Tourist Bureau, it included a major cultural announcement for 2019.
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An estimated 89 million travelers visited France in 2017—nearly an 8% increase over 2018, remaining the world’s #1 tourist destination.
New York, March 21, 2018 — The Tourist Office and Eden Casino present : The 58th International Jazz Festival "Jazz à Juan", from 12th to 22nd July, 2018.
In addition to Paris winning Best Destination for 2018 in TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards, four “Top French Cities” were elected Top 10 destinations in France.
“This award is so important to us as it is a recognition by travelers of joint efforts undertaken these recent years..." said Christian Mantei, CEO of Atout France
