To quote the 19th-century novelist and playwright, Honoré de Balzac; ?Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.?   So, for those who aspire to live a good and elegant life, visiting France is an absolute must.  So, while there are a million good reasons to visit France, choosing when to go can be a daunting proposition.  So, why not consider what events are on to find (at least) one that might take your fancy, and work your dates around that"  We?ve chosen five exciting events to whet your appetite.

Tennis: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2024, Monte-Carlo Country Club, Monaco

6th – 14th April: An ATP Masters tournament that serves as the curtain-raiser to The French Open, this is a perfect opportunity to see the best players in the world in the most luxurious of locations.  The Monte-Carlo Country Club tennis complex is a stones throw from the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean and you?ll be rubbing shoulders with the cream of Monegasque and international tennis glitterati.  This is a 3-set tournament, so the action is fast and furious ? an absolute must for elite tennis fans.
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Cinema: 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes

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14th to 25th May: The Cannes Film Festival is probably the most famous and most high-profile of the ?Big Five? major international film festivals held annually in Europe and North Amer...