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Outside of Paris Outside of Paris it is worth touring the Ile-de-France, a region of 11 million inhabitants outside of the "périphérique" or Paris ring road. Here you will find a more relaxed pace of life and a friendly welcome. Every village and town has a weekly market where locals gather to sell their produce. These pretty street markets are an excellent opportunity to mix with the locals and pick up a few souvenirs.
The Ile-de-France has a wide range of shopping opportunities for bargain hunters – from the local flea markets to a wide range of small antique stores. You can also visit the workshops of local craftsmen and discover other traditions such as glass blowing in Soisy-sur-Ecole.
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| 03/10/2008 Grasse's International Perfume museum reopens its doors |
After a four-year renovation project, Grasse's international perfume museum will reopen its door for business on 18 October.
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| 26/08/2008 Go Grand For a Massif French Ski Holiday |
Overlooked in the past in favour of more popular holiday spots such as Provence and Brittany, the rugged interior of France’s Grand Massif holds much appeal for tourists, whatever time of year you visit.
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| 22/12/2008 Portrayal of France in the travel sections of this weekend's national newspapers |
Ski, ski and more ski. Huge snowfalls in the Alps and Pyrenees mean ski conditions in France are the best for many, many years
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| 07/07/2009 Driving in France - Relective vests/tabards |
It is compulsary to carry a reflective vest/tabard inside the cabin of your vehicle when driving in France. This item provides full details
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| 06/05/2009 NATIONAL FERRY FORTNIGHT IS COMING TO A PORT NEAR YOU |
Two weeks of hot offers from 9-22 May, 2009
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| La Nuit des Rollers |
| March 2010 |
Bordeaux, Gironde
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| Amateurs and enthusiasts alike gather in the Place Pey Berlan for the monthly organised skates across the city's central streets. |
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| Festival Guitares du Monde |
| March 2010 |
Troyes, Aube
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| This annual music festival, held in St-André-les-Vergers on the outskirts of Troyes, is a showcase for guitarists from around the world. |
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| Festival Vidéoformes |
| March 2010 |
Clermont - Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme
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| The Vidéoformes festival celebrates new media and digital art forms with a programme of screenings and exhibitions throughout the town. |
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| Paris Gay Pride |
| 27 June 2009 (Annual) |
Paris
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| The romantic, enchanting city of Paris celebrates Gay Pride at the end of June with a massive parade that draws more than 500,000 spectators and participants as well as a series of parties, balls, and other lively events. |
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| Coupe Icare |
| September 2009 (annual) |
Saint - Hilaire du Touvet
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The oldest free flight festival in the world, the Coupe Icare, is a two-day celebration of all aircraft that rely on nature to keep them in the air.
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