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Environmental
France is an ideal setting to experience all that nature has to offer. From the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, where beech forests, lakes, gorges, valleys, craters abide, to the miles of pristine beaches in the South of France to Europe's highest sand dune, where on a clear day, you'll be able to see the Pyrenees from the dune's 107-metre summit. |
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Nature of Corsica
Corsica is nothing like the image we have of a Mediterranean island. In fact, no other Mediterranean island has Corsica's lushness. With its conservation areas and nature reserves which have been given national recognition or registered on UNESCO's World Heritage List, its international marine reserve, and regional Nature Reserve, stretches from one side to the other of its mountain range. |
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Unique Natural Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon has an outstandingly diverse coastline. It stretches out in an arc for 200km giving tourists and locals so many choices and locations worth visiting. Because the locals passionately love this region, they fiercely defend it: the Mediterranean coast is a protected area. Languedoc-Roussillon has resisted urbanisation of this outstanding area’s 40,000 wild hectares, where human activities respect nature’s balance. |
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The Brenne, a Haven for Unspoilt Wildlife
On the edge of the Berry region, discover the Brenne, an exceptional ‘land of a thousand lakes’ with many rare aquatic species of plants and animals and over 2,000 ‘fishponds’. |
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Nature Parks in Midi-Pyrénées
The Midi-Pyrénées boasts one National nature park and three Regional nature parks: rural territories with a remarkable but fragile natural and cultural heritage. To preserve the diversity of its flora and fauna, many local activists have joined their efforts in order to aim for harmonious and sustainable tourism development.
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Nature at its Best
Known for its historical and architectural heritage, the Loire Valley is also the ideal naturalist’s destination. Take a deep breath and dive into a land full of opportunities and adventures. |
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The Caves of Lascaux Aquitaine
The caves of Lascaux were discovered by a group of teenagers out walking their dog in 1940. They are one the world's finest examples of prehistoric cave dwellings and their walls are adorned with colourful artworks painted by early man. |
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Loire-Anjou–Touraine, a world heritage site by UNESCO
As well as its architectural and historical treasures, the Park located in the heart of the Loire, boasts beautiful scenery. It encompasses landscapes and diverse natural habitats of great value. |
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The Bioscope in Alsace
An Innovative Leisure and Discovery Park
A cross between an amusement park and a scientific museum, the Bioscope is a completely new kind of leisure and discovery park, where visitors can learn more about the relationship between man and his environment. |
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Pornic
This pretty fishing port is built on rock, and has everything going for it: beaches and creeks, quays and boats, a castle, little narrow streets criss-crossed by flights of steps and an indoor market. It's full of life and activity both day and night. |
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Les Sables-d'Olonne
Les Sables-d'Olonne: The world tour starts here
This is the most famous of Vendée's beaches. Home of the mythical high seas race, the Vendée Globe – Les Sables-d'Olonne marina is also home to over a thousand vessels. |
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Water Sports in Burgundy
With 1200km of rivers and 20,000 hectares of lakes, Burgundy has a lot to offer the watersports enthusiast. The region is ideally suited for those who enjoy sailing, fishing, canoeing or kayaking. |
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Not to be missed in Burgundy
There are sites to behold all over Burgundy including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, five villages listed as the 'prettiest villages of France' and a unique medieval building site. |
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Wines and Vineyards in Burgundy
You can't think about Burgundy without thinking about its famous wines. Today the vineyards of Burgundy cover an area of some 27,000 hectares divided into 5 main growing areas. |
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Dune du Pyla Aquitaine
The natural phenomenan that is the Dune du Pyla or 'Dune du Pilat' is the largest natural sand dune in the world and sits 60km from Bordeaux in the South of the Arcachon Bay. |
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Nature Watch in Brittany
Brittany is famous for its coastal marshes. The marshes are formed in depressions, behind a coastal belt of sand or stones, or a manmade dyke. The degree of salinity of the water varies depending on infiltration of the sea and affects the vegetation and the fauna. |
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Climbing in Provence/Cote D'azur
Climbers can devote themselves to their favourite pastime in total safety at several sites with full amenities. They come from all over the world to conquer the steep walls. The ones in Verdon, for example, have no fewer than 933 routes. |
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Flying High in Provence/Cote D'Azur
Make your debut in the air, discover the sensations of flying, learn to master piloting techniques, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur pulls out all the stops for everyone to share in the experience of flying. |
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See Alsace from the Air
Discover the Alsatian plain at first hand, get a bird's eye view of the Vosges Forest or glide across the vineyards... There are many excellent reasons to discover Alsace from the air.
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Caves in Franche-Comté
Journey to the Centre of the Earth 4,500 caves or chasms, which in this region often go by the name of 'baumes' or 'puits' are known to sports lovers, such as the Verneau caves in the Lison valley, for example are considered to form the world's longest post-siphon network (28,000 m). |
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| News |
What's happening in France? |
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| 05/06/2008 Portrayal of France in National weekend travel sections 31stMay&1st June |
A summary of how France has been covered in the national newspaper's weekend Travel sections.
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| Christmas Swim |
| 16 Dec 2007 (annual) |
Ruhl Plage
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| If a December dip in the Mediterranean is your idea of fun, join the foolhardy swimmers in this annual festive bathe. |
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| New Oil and Truffle Fair |
| 15-16 December |
Place Jeanne d'Arc
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| Celebrate Christmas with olive oil and fresh truffles. In Aix-en-Provence, the first pressing of the year's olives provides a sought-after virgin oil, which is sold alongside local truffles at this seasonal fair in the Place Jeanne d'Arc. |
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| Scallop Festival |
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Apr 2008 (annual)
Loguivy de la Mer
The Côtes d'Armor area of Brittany prides itself on being the capital of the scallop - or Coquille Saint-Jacques. Two days every year are devoted to the mighty shellfish in the form of a… |
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| Festival in Othe and Amance |
| July |
Aix-en-Othe
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This massive arts festival in Othe and Amance, in the Champagne region of France, is one of the best organised and most exciting in the country. Music (both classical and popular), theatre and the arts are all on the bill.
The variety of music to be heard here is astounding - from reggae to African music, jazz, Chopin piano recitals and opera. Then there are the theatrical productions - everything from Shakespeare to avant-garde spectacle, mime and commedia dell'arte - and the exhibitions, painting and sculpture, held in the Old Hospital at Tonerre.
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| Festival Frictions |
| 16 May - 24 May |
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Dijon's Théâtre du Parvis showcases France's newest writing talent during its annual festival of cutting-edge performance.
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