#News | Paris ranked the world’s best city for museums in 2026.
The French capital topped the world’s best city for museums, based on feedback from 24,000 residents across more than 150 cities. Paris was the only city to score 97% approval.
#France is the most visited country in the world, welcoming around 100 M. travellers every year. From Parisian rooftops to Provençal lavender fields, Alpine slopes to Riviera coastlines, it's a country that gives you 100 holidays in one. No wonder the world keeps coming back.
As of 10 April 2026, holders of ordinary Indian passports no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when transiting through the international zone of any airport in France, as announced by President Macron during his recent India visit. #ChooseFrance
On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, France, together with the European Union and its other Member States, remember the victims and recall their solidarity with India.
France reaffirms its steadfast commitment to our shared fight against terrorism. 🇫🇷🇮🇳
Le Secrétaire général du ministère des Affaires étrangères @VikramMisri a rendu une visite de courtoisie au ministre français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères S.E. @jnbarrot. Les échanges ont porté sur les principaux axes de la coopération bilatérale ainsi que sur les défis mondiaux en cours, notamment la situation au Proche-Orient.
Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri called on the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs H.E. @jnbarrot. Discussions covered key areas of bilateral cooperation, ongoing global challenges including the situation in West Asia.
@PMOIndia@MEAIndia@IndianDiplomacy@PIB_India@mygovindia
An honour to call on President @EmmanuelMacron of France last night. Conveyed warm greetings of Prime Minister @narendramodi.
Value the discussion and his many insights.
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Arrived at Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay, France to participate in @G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Partner Countries.
Was received warmly by Foreign Minister @jnbarrot of France for my first bilateral.
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French is the 4th most spoken language in the world!
396 million speakers across 5 continents 🌍
Did you know that:
✅ It is the 2nd most commonly learnt language after English
✅ It is the 4th most widely used language on the internet
✅ It is spoken in 130 countries thanks to the French Institutes and Alliances
↗️ French is on the rise! It has climbed from 5th to 4th place behind English, Mandarin and Spanish, according to the latest report from @OIFrancophonie.
Thank you Ambassador @thierry_mathou for hosting a beautiful ceremony and for your hospitality.
I thank President @EmmanuelMacron for the great honour.
It was a moment to celebrate an exceptional and unwavering 🇮🇳🇫🇷 strategic partnership & the contribution of many on both sides to take it to new heights.
The French Embassy was delighted to welcome Abhishek Sharma, fresh from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph 🏆!
Warm congratulations to him and Team India on this remarkable achievement. We also extend our best wishes to him for the upcoming IPL season. 🏏
@OfficialAbhi04@BCCI
At the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, we paid tribute to the victims of the 2008 attacks. To their families and loved ones, and to India: France stands with you. In the face of terrorism, unity and determination.