THE FRANCE DECISION PORTAL
France Decision Portal
Itineraries, comparisons, cities, practical routes and events: start with the decision you need to make.Open My FRA9Plan · progress · budget · official checks↗Search FRA9
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FRA9 · THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
Four dates that shape September
FRA9 · NEWS & GUIDES
France, right now
France now
Five updates that can change a trip, a move or a practical decision.
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Fashion Week: the provisional calendar is live
From 28 September to 6 October, Paris presents spring/summer 2027. Invitation-only runway, presentation or livestream: choose your access before planning your day.
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France’s 2026 Sport Pass again covers children aged 6–13
A €50 discount, €699 maximum family quotient, mid-September codes and eligible registrations through 31 December.
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France’s Osez l’IA moves from awareness to deployment
A Diag Data IA costs the company €6,000 before tax after 40% co-funding; the programme now targets 1,000 diagnoses.
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Student visa: the new €877.50 threshold
The monthly amount applies to long-stay files submitted from 1 August, with funding, admission and arrival in one guide.
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No CROUS room: the action plan
Late vacancies, Visale, CAF benefits, the rental file and scams: what to do now.
See the practical impactFRA9 · FASHION, BEAUTY & LUXURY
Paris, the style laboratory.
Authenticity Lab: real, fake, risk
A logo, stitch or serial number is never enough. Use provenance, seller, construction, documents and independent expertise together.
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Hermès iconic bags
Compare six lines by use, then assess seller, evidence, returns and price without turning a score into an authenticity certificate.
Chanel iconic bags
Compare six lines by use, then check seller, evidence, returns and price without confusing a detail, chip or repair interaction with authentication.FRA9 · PORTAL MAP
The main FRA9 desks
Universities, schools & admissions
Universities, high schools, international applications, fees, research and student life.
France travel guide, tours & itineraries
Realistic trips, well-connected regions and the right pace for discovering France.
Cities of France
Neighbourhoods, museums, food, transport and side trips that reveal each city beyond its postcard view.
Culture & arts
Literature, philosophy, cinema, art and food told as a conversation rather than a textbook.
Fashion, beauty & luxury
Runways, French houses, beauty, jewellery, palace hotels and shopping: the pieces, places, craft and decisions shaping French style.
Living & studying
Study, applications, housing, work and daily life for building a realistic future in France.
Transport & connections
Airports, trains, major routes and transfers explained so you can choose the simplest journey.
FRA9 · REAL QUESTIONS
What travellers ask most
01Do I need a visa for France?+
It depends on passport and length of stay. Turkish ordinary-passport holders generally need a Schengen visa.
Read the full guide →02How many days do I need in Paris?+
Three days create a balanced first visit; five allow museums, neighbourhoods and one day trip without rushing.
Read the full guide →03When is the best time to visit?+
April–June and September–October often balance weather and crowds, but every region has its own calendar.
Read the full guide →04How do I get from CDG to central Paris?+
RER B, bus or regulated taxi: the best choice depends on time, luggage and address.
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