Although you might not need any extra motivation to come to France there are so many events in the cultural calendar that will give you extra incentive.
Here's our list of events set to take place in 2018 that will make your trip even more memorable.
Delacroix at the Louvre, Paris, March 29th – July 23rd
For the first time since 1963 over 180 artworks by Eugene Delacroix — the French artist most famous for his iconic painting Liberty Leading the People (see below) — will be on display together under one roof in this major exhibition of his work.
Liberty Leading the People by Eugene Delacroix. Photo: AFP


Pablo Picasso

Constellation festival, Metz, June 28th – September 16th
This summer why not take a trip to Metz in France’s northeastern Grand Est region will host the Constellation Festival which will include a light and sound show on the stunning Gothic cathedral, as well as a host of dance, theatre, music, circus and poetry events every weekend.
Centenary of the end of the First World War
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Ryder Cup, just outside Paris, September 25th – 30th
France is set to host the biennial men's golf competition for the first ever time in 2018. It's must-visit event for any golf lovers out there and just a short, convenient trip 20 miles outside of Paris in St Quentin-les-Yvelines.
Photo: AFP