Washington ? From Valentine’s Day to Memorial Day, Washington is showcasing its French connections through shows, food and tours.

Art exhibits include Toulouse Lautrec March 20-June 14 at the National Gallery of Art; Berthe Morisotthrough May 8 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Modigliani — with a focus on the fruits of his 14-year career in Paris — Feb. 26-May 29 at The Phillips Collection.

The French Embassy is sponsoring French jazz and cabaret performances at venues throughout the city as well as a March 1-April 30 French film festival.

Washington Photo Safari will offer photography lessons in the style of Henri Cartier Bresson, and a bike tour called “Biking L’Enfant’s City,” allows visitors to explore the legacy of Pierre L’Enfant, who designed Washington’s grand boulevards and parks.

Eighteen restaurants are taking part in the promotion by highlighting French food, and a one-day event called “French Chefs, American Icons,” will feature celebrity chefs Jacques Pepin, Jacques Torres and others.

Packages are available that include hotels, meals and tickets to various attractions. Call (800) 422-8644 ext. 1789 or visit www.ParisOnThePotomac.org.