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Halloween in Paris: family days and nights out
Choose between a family celebration, theme-park scares and an all-night music festival without confusing tickets, age limits or the journey home.
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A closer look at France.
Where to go, what to see and how to get around. Find guides and practical tools for your time in France.Open My FRA9Plan · progress · budget · official checks↗THE SEASON EDIT
Autumn now. Christmas ahead.
The right dates, clear booking rules and a plan that fits the day you actually have.
PLAN FOR DECEMBER
Christmas in Paris: lights, markets and family plans
Choose Christmas lights, markets or a Disney day with confirmed dates, clearly marked information still awaited and realistic journey planning.
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Christmas markets in France: cities and checked dates
Paris, Strasbourg and Colmar need different calendars. Compare confirmed announcements, details still awaited and a separate light-festival option in Lyon.
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Paris, at your pace
A day out, a weekend or your first visit: choose where to start.
PRACTICAL TOOLS
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Three dates for your month
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Concerts and days out: dates, venues and practical details before you book.
OCTOBER · FRANCE · 09.10.2026
Jungle in Paris: 30 October 2026 concert
Jungle is scheduled at Accor Arena on 30 October 2026. Plan your evening with the venue’s official ticket information.
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OCTOBER · FRANCE · 09.10.2026
Simple Plan in Paris: 31 October 2026 concert
Simple Plan is scheduled at Accor Arena on 31 October 2026. Plan your evening with the venue’s official ticket information.
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Paris, the style laboratory.
Historic houses, emerging designers, beauty, jewellery and smarter shopping: French style without the sales pitch.Open the style desk
Fashion, beauty & luxury
Authenticity Lab: real, fake, risk
A logo, stitch or serial number is never enough. Use provenance, seller, construction, documents and independent expertise together.
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Hermès iconic bags
Compare six lines by use, then assess seller, evidence, returns and price without turning a score into an authenticity certificate.
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Chanel iconic bags
Compare six lines by use, then check seller, evidence, returns and price without confusing a detail, chip or repair interaction with authentication.GUIDES
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Universities, schools & admissions
Universities, high schools, international applications, fees, research and student life.
France travel guide, tours & itineraries
Realistic trips, well-connected regions and the right pace for discovering France.
Cities of France
Neighbourhoods, museums, food, transport and side trips that reveal each city beyond its postcard view.
Culture & arts
Literature, philosophy, cinema, art and food told as a conversation rather than a textbook.
Fashion, beauty & luxury
Runways, French houses, beauty, jewellery, palace hotels and shopping: the pieces, places, craft and decisions shaping French style.
Living & studying
Study, applications, housing, work and daily life for building a realistic future in France.
Transport & connections
Airports, trains, major routes and transfers explained so you can choose the simplest journey.
FRA9 · REAL QUESTIONS
What travellers ask most
01Do I need a visa for France?+
It depends on passport and length of stay. Turkish ordinary-passport holders generally need a Schengen visa.
Read the full guide →02How many days do I need in Paris?+
Three days create a balanced first visit; five allow museums, neighbourhoods and one day trip without rushing.
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April–June and September–October often balance weather and crowds, but every region has its own calendar.
Read the full guide →04How do I get from CDG to central Paris?+
RER B, bus or regulated taxi: the best choice depends on time, luggage and address.
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