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Editor's Guide: Leisure in France

Travel & Tourism

05/07/2011Editor's Guide: Leisure in France

Let Expatica's Leisure section inspire your next holiday and indulging in the arts and culture of France.

Museums

A major player in the art world, Expatica France never runs short of exhibitions and news alerts of upcoming shows. From Lucian Freud's masterpieces on display, to Paris seen through the eyes of photographer Izis, and a look into the constant hunt to catch expert art theives -- the yearly art scene in Paris and around the country is an ever evolving topic.

Cinema

The Brussels-based expat team behind film-review website Picturenose.com provide Expatica readers with weekly movie cinema reviews, with a focus on European cinema. Examples of reviews include Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Ties and Woody Allen's latest Midnight in Paris . Our cinema section also provides film-related features devoted to an area of particular interest – be it Oscar predictions, reviews of local cinema and humanity pieces like Remembering Eric Rohmer.

Other topics covered on Arts & Culture include A guide to French television, music news like a Chopin bicentennary and the mourning of resistance songsmith Maurice Druon.

Travel in and outside France
Read Expatica's guides to places to visit in France such as Loire Valley's castles, the rainbow region of Périgord, and the legendary Champagne land.

Island-goers should venture to Belle-Ile-en-Mer, while history buffs would totally enjoy a weekend break at the Vendée's Puy du Fou. Those seeking an alternative travel experience can also opt to see southern France on a motorbike.

Fancy something a little less conventional for your next trip? Have you considered a holiday home exchange holidaying in an Irish lighthouse or sleeping your way across Europe?

Driving and transport in France
How easy is it to get around France? Check out this guide to public transport in France to find out. If you'd rather make your own way around, don't forget that driving in a new country can take some getting used to so read up on road rules in France and learn about the rules of driving in France.

From features and interviews to the latest updates in art, fashion and culture, Expatica France aims to please movie lovers and those passionate about arts and culture en Francais.