France remains as one of the most visited countries in the world. In fact in 2015 for instance, 83.7 million tourists visited here while74.8 million visitors went to America making France lead by a huge margin.

This is according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. It’s told that tourists outnumber the locals in France. But there’s a reason for the pedestal that goes beyond the welcoming and the rich culture. For sports lovers, this is a popular destination with a number of events on the calendar, for nightlife, here is where it all happens, for scholars you’ll learn great revolutionary stories a century at a time. All that and a society which continues to put pressure on its women to continue looking strikingly beautiful. No wonder the world continues to trickle here.

Now here is 2018 and the number of events is overwhelming, read on to see what I mean.

Cuckolding – Be The Cuck

This is the most important thing in society in last months. How many times have you heard on the street or in the Web hey, you cuck or you are such a cuck! and you had no idea what these people are talking about? This is the thing with trends these days. To be quick – cuckolding is a sexual fantasy that involves a man/husband watching his girl/wife having sex in front of him with another male person. It’s a phenomenon that’s been getting a lot of attention in last months and how you are able to see what’s the stir all about in the unique series called Be The Cuck.

Music Festivals

A list of music festivals in France go in numbers and are spread all through from winter to summer. This includes the famous Nuit Sonores which is set to happen on May 6-13. It will also go on in June and July. Here you’ll be treated to the electronic music among other genres in over 40 locations.

Theatre, opera, rock n roll name it for you’ll get it here. Actually, this electrifying music festival is one of Europe’s favorite music festivals. It’s happening in Lyon another energetic city in France full of life. You can follow this link for more music festivals.

Fashion

Several cities continue to jostle for space as the fashion capitals of the world. This includes New York, London, Milan, Paris, and Tokyo. All of them are strong contenders of great respect for the way they have contributed to the fashion industry. But one city remains top in the mind of fashion enthusiasts.

This is home to world-famous designers like Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and the city is none other than Paris. The rich history of Paris and fashion dates back several centuries where some of its influential people had a taste for looking loyalty and therefore dressed the part. This includes famous people like Kings Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. This year France is having it big with a number of fashion and clothing fairs lined up and which will have attendees come from far and wide.

Sports

A number of sporting events are in the offing, but please save us not to mention Tour de France, Evian cup and the rest which happens annually here. Added to this, now are several even bigger events that will open France to the world this year.  Ryder Cup is one of them, and which will happen somewhere on September 25-30, 2018.

This is actually the most prestigious team event in world golf today and which is happening the first time in France and the second time in continental Europe. The world is eager to see whether Americans led by Jim Furyk will be able to retain the cup as the Europeans team which is led by Thomas Bjorn continues to swear by the home ground.

Did I mention Formula One? Yes, formula one return to France after 10 years this year.  On 24^th June 2018, all roads lead to Le Castellet as the world welcomes F1 to the home of the Grand Prix.

Trade Fairs

There are several international trade fairs this year to attend. France is gifted for having some of the best manufacturers and assemblers in the world.

You’ll find a lot of companies either in the medicine and healthcare, food and beverage, agriculture and the list go on hosting important trade fairs in France this year, just click for more.

Centenary Of The End Of The First World War

This is an important year for warlords and President Emmanuel Macron will be hosting in Paris the heads of 80 nations that were involved in the Great War. This big celebration which will happen on November 11 is preceded by a host of several other activities.

There are several commemorations happening throughout the year to remember the great work done by the gallant soldiers from different countries and which eventually resulted in the defeat of the Germans.

Indeed, a lot of activities are line-up this year which will open France to the world; you better keep your tabs here as we shed lighter.

As the year unfolds there is plenty of culture waiting for you here in the City of Lights. Remember you can always count on France if you’re looking to update yourself on the latest happenings in the world of fashion, art, music and any other discipline where entertainment and design matters, not to mention the beautiful women.

Read on for a list of exhibitions happening from this autumn into early winter.

Biennial Of Contemporary Arab World Photography

Dates: 13^th September – 12^th November 2017

Where: Institute du Monde la Cite International des Arts, Arabe, Maison Europeenne de la Photography, four art galleries and the 4th arrondissement town hall.

This will be the second edition of the Biennial of contemporary Arab World photography. There’s a lot of work on display, offering a multi-layered and diverse perspective of the Arab world as evidenced by contemporary photographers. 50-odd artists are displaying here with Algerians and Tunisian photographers exhibiting.

Monet Collector

Dates: 14^th September – 14^th January 2018

Where: Marmottan Monet Museum

Marmottan Monet Museum owns the largest Monet collection, paintings by the iconic French artist. The exhibition to be held here will bring together art works from some of the world’s biggest museums and private collections, including drawings, paintings and sculptures. You’ll have a chance to see the works of some of the most famous artists like Renoir, Corot, Manet and others. Works by other little-known artists are on display also.

European Heritage Days

Dates: 16^th – 17^th September 2017

Where: Participating venues

This exhibition has been around for the past 30 years. It gives the general public access to Parisian monuments to learn about the country’s history and culture. There are various special events taking place in different venues and the exhibition is usually free of charge. Some of the top attractions include Musee d Orsay, Arc de Triomphe and Elysee Palace with some buildings like The Fondation Loius Vuitton, Cite de la Mode et du Design and Philharmonie de Paris being accessible.

To see a list of participating venues follow this link.

Glass, The Inventive Middle Ages

Dates: 20^th September – 8^th January 2018

Where: Musee de Cluny

The creativity of the middle ages is showcased at the museum of Cluny where ten centuries of technical and artistic developments in glassmaking are on display. The technique of stained glass was perfected in the fifth century by the master glassworkers, and it’s at this time that glass started being used in society. There are over 150 glass works from the middle ages on display in this exhibition, showing how glass has had an impact on scientific discoveries, its symbolism, and importance.

You can follow this link to the event website.

Irving Penn

Dates: 21^st September – 29^th January 2018

Where: The Grand Palais

MoMA in New York is partnering with the Grand Palais to showcase the works of Irvin Penn, the famous photographer of the 20th century. Penn is remembered for capturing photos of famous personalities like Audrey Hepburn, Pablo Picasso and Alfred Hitchcock among others. The dates for the exhibition coincide with the centenary of his birth, the perfect occasion to honor his legacy. There are more than 240 photos on display picked from his 70-year career.

Click here to visit the exhibition website.

There you have it. This is our list of unmissable exhibitions for art enthusiasts and beginners alike. There’s much more to learn from these exhibitions than meets the eye, so they are well worth your time.