Culture
Latest news and important information on culture, art, the arts industry, theatre, cinema, and more from France.
Louvre launches appeal as part of new fundraising drive
The Louvre Museum in Paris has launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard.
What's on in France: 7 must-visit festivals in October 2026
There are plenty of fantastic festivals taking place across France in October, from jazz and electronic music to wine and food. Here are seven to get in your diary and there's something for almost everyone's taste.
French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims
The organisers of France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, on Friday said they had removed a widely praised novel by a Canadian-Haitian writer from its longlist following online claims that artificial intelligence was used to write it.
La Belle Vie: A lunch at the Ritz and the beauty of Paris
From a fancy lunch at the Ritz's Hemingway Bar to an American literary festival outside Paris - this week's La Belle Vie looks at how young people seem to be falling in love with reading again.
Top US authors to gather in Paris for American literary festival
More than 50 leading American writers will be in Vincennes, just to the east of Paris, this week for the American literary festival, which is celebrating US literature at a time of strained feelings towards the United States under President Donald Trump.
New ‘heritage pass’ opens doors to 500 historic French venues
Launching this weekend, France new 'heritage pass' will give visitors access to hundreds of the country's most beautiful and historic sites.
How France chooses the film it sends to the Oscars
France has selected its film to compete for the Best International Film in next year's Oscars - but who actually makes that decision, and how are films chosen?
11 places to visit on France's 2026 heritage days
Arguably France's biggest cultural event of the year, the Journées européennes du patrimoine returns for its 43rd edition this weekend - here’s everything you’ll need to organise your itinerary, plus 11 places that are normally hidden from public view that you can access exclusively this weekend.
British rockers Oasis announce tour dates in Paris, Munich, Barcelona and Rome
British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Paris, Munich, Barcelona and Rome after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year.
'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris
Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime.
Casting call in Paris for stylish middle-aged men
The final series of the Netflix series Emily in Paris is looking for extras for scenes in the centre of the capital - specifically 'stylish' men aged between 40 and 60.
Why do the French love Céline Dion so much?
More than 30,000 Céline Dion fans have gathered in Paris for the Canadian singer’s long-awaited return to the stage.
It’s all coming back: Celine Dion fans gear up for Paris return
Fans of Celine Dion are gearing up for an onstage comeback many feared might never happen following the Canadian superstar’s years-long battle with a rare neurological disorder.
12 exhibitions to look forward to in France this autumn and winter
From Robert Doisneau and Cézanne to Andy Warhol, Joan Miró and Kerry James Marshall, France’s museums and galleries are lining up a diverse programme of exhibitions for the months ahead.
France and South Korea warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for cinema to be protected in the age of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms, as he hosted a summit with global entertainment chiefs including major US studio bosses.
What's on: 14 of the best festivals and events in France this autumn
Summer might be over but France has some festivals and events coming up in the next few months. Here’s our pick of the festivals around the country in September, October and November.
Macron to open Bayeux tapestry exhibition in London
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London on Wednesday to inaugurate an exhibition at the British Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry, the 11th-century work depicting William the Conqueror's conquest of England, the Elysée said on Friday.
‘Shocking’ book about Putin’s private life wins French literary prize
A taboo-breaking book about Vladimir Putin’s rise to power and private life, written by two exiled Russian journalists, won a newly established French literary prize on Tuesday.
How to find open-air cinemas in France this summer
Nothing feels more like summer than watching a movie 'à la belle étoile' (under the stars). Here's everything you need to know about finding an open-air cinema near you.
Impressionist works to be auctioned in Paris
Some 60 museum-level works by artists such as Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso collected by a dealer who popularised the Impressionists will be auctioned in Paris in October, Christie's said Monday.
France's D-Day beaches and 'Cathar castles' inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy and the 'Cathar castles' in southern France have both been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Why UNESCO bid for the 'Cathar castles' is causing anger in south-west France
With France bidding to expand its list of UNESCO world heritage sites, an application for the stunning and mysterious Cathar castles of south-west France has stirred anger among locals, as Helen Massy-Beresford reports.
Louvre heist gallery to reopen to public on Wednesday
The Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth €88 million were stolen in 2025 in a brazen heist, will reopen to the public on Wednesday.