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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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The Parc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims
The Parc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims is very famous as it encompasses the greater part of the vineyards of Champagne. There are great trails for horseriders, hikers, ramblers and cyclists, along the River Marne and the ‘Faux de Verzy’ trail is known for the twisted beech trees along its course. |
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The Secrets of an Artist’s Garden
In 1993, Françoise Radet-Mannerkorpi, a painter, having lived in Finland for 20 years, created this garden, situated at the foot of a 13th Century church in a small village in the Marne Valley, and turned it into a romantic garden with a remarkable, flower bedecked kitchen garden. |
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Mountain Views in Lorraine
Lorraine has two impressive mountain ranges; Argonne in Meuse and the Vosges. The region also boasts areas of lower hills, namely the Côtes de Meuse and Côtes de Toul which overlook a delightful landscape of vineyards and Mirabelle plum orchards. |
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Walking in Auvergne
Auvergne's immense greenland is peppered with trecks for all ages and experience. All kinds of hiking trails are to be found through the landscape taht has been sculpted through the ages by volcanic eruptions. |
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Cycling in Auvergne
The Volcanic nature of Auvergne has shaped the region in a way that seems perfect for cyclists. Nature parks with remarkable scenic views like the Livradois-Forez park are perfect for a family cycling trip. Cyclists, from the most experienced of riders and downhillers to the family outing, will find that Auvergne has endless options. |
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Camargue is a land of men, horses and bulls
Camargue is synonymous with nature and wide open spaces. Flora and fauna have pride of place in this area which is still home to countless old ranches, tended by traditional horseback herdsman or "gardians". |
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What to see on your Tour
Depending on your route, you can pedal away in the heart of Picardy's highly varied forests and countryside; cycle alongside ponds that attract bird life, discover the dunes of Marquenterre, adventure along the tops of cliffs and go through picturesque villages. |
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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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Bike Riding in Picardy
A bike ride in the country or along the coastline of Picardy is a great way to get back into the saddle and take in the views, at your own pace! The Picardy coast and its changing landscapes, the Somme and its green riverbanks, l'Aisne's enclosure pathways and the forests of l'Oise promise a wide variety of bike trails. |
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Walking in Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes has many varied and beautiful excursions for walkers scattered all over the region. There are walks for all ages, guided and also trails marked out for the more independent explorers. |
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Guided Cycling Tours in Picardy
What could be more enjoyable than discovering Picardy through the eyes of a guide who is a cycling enthusiast and who will take you out to discover the region? There are various associations that organise cycling excursions. |
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Cycling in Corsica
Accessible to all, country tracks will take you to the Alta-Rocca, close to the fabulous Bavella peaks. In the Bozio area your walk will take you to explore ancient Roman chapels decorated with frescos. |
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Walking in Limousin
In the Limousin, take to the fields for the great escape. Discover the ways of this part of the world by following the paths taken by walkers for centuries. As you go, you’ll discover wild corners, remarkable villages, imposing sites and well kept mysteries. |
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Cycle Routes
The French are mad about cycling and France, with its wide open spaces, is the ideal place to enjoy the sport. Look no further than Nord-Pas-de-Calais where 60 sign-posted cycle routes wend their way through pretty towns and villages on peaceful roads. |
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Walking in Picardy
Picardy holds many surprises. “An urban explorer walk changes the way that people look at the streets they may sometimes go down every day" the Picardy regional hiking committee explains. Amiens, Abbeville, Soissons, Beauvais, Laon, Saint-Quentin, Compiègne, Noyon, Péronne, Vervins, Château-Thierry etc. all have a character, museums, old districts, rare collections, pleasant terraces and enthusiastic guides. |
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Walking in Languedoc-Roussillon
Walks and trekking is a pastime that is very important to French people. You can always expect numerous walks in all types of areas. Languedoc Roussillon is no different with thousands of trails marked out. They range from short hourly rambles to treks that last days, even weeks. |
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Walking in Loire (Western)
The Loire River is a natural and free guide for discovering the biggest UNESCO World Heritage site in France: 280 km between Sully-sur-Loire, in the Loiret, and Chalonnes-sur-Loire, in Anjou. |
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Walking in Provence/Cote D'Azur
For long-distance hikers, the region has several walks forming part of the "Grande Randonnée" (GR) network. Through the Verdon, the Massif d'Estérel, the Ubaye, the Lure Mountain and the Ecrins the network is immense. |
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Walking and Cycling in Midi-Pyrénées
The Great Valleys - The Midi-Pyrénées boasts numerous valleys, which are appreciated for their natural resources and cultural diversity. Five valleys stand out among the rest: those of the Dordogne, the Aveyron, the Tarn, the Lot, and the Garonne. These are the settings of ancient adventures with villages, fortified towns and châteaux nestled within their hospitable hollows. New adventures include a great many walks, hikes and cycling. The valleys are key-points in the area for those who wish to discover Midi-Pyrenees’ secrets. |
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Walking Paris Ile de France
There are many reasons for a stroll in Paris Ile de France, from the buildings to the shopping and people. Rambling around just to look at the architecture is worthwhile. A lot of Parisian structures were setting their feet firmly in the new century long before the curtains were drawn on the previous one.
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By Bicycle or Mountain Bike in Brittany
Whether you are a touring cyclist or a mountain biker, all the roads of Brittany are accessible to cyclists. There are several cycling paths and mountain bike routes crossing forests, woods or along lakesides. |
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Parks and Gardens in Normandy
Normandy is a horticultural heaven and boasts an extraordinary number of parks and gardens open to the public. A wide range of garden styles are displayed, from simple cottage gardens to grand, formal schemes via walled kitchen gardens, botanical collections, subtropical plantations, landscaped “English” style gardens and authentic French Gardens. |
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The Cliffs in Brittany
The most evocative image of Brittany is a high cliff battered by waves, even though this type of landscape is not continuous along the entire coastline. However, the whole of the peninsula is bordered by rocky coastal outcrops which vary in colour and shape from north to south. |
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Cycling in Alsace
A number of trails reserved for mountain biking and suitable for cyclists of all abilities have been created throughout the Vosges. The terrain here is particularly well-suited to mountain biking. |
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Cycling in Loire (Centre)
Experience an ever-expanding range of cyclist trails with over 400 km of sign-posted routes, made up of quiet roads and exclusive cycle tracks in the sumptuous settings of the Loire Valley. Enjoy biking through a UNESCO World Heritage site and along the banks of Europe's last wild river, the Loire. |
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Cycling in Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon has a feast of cycling choices for visitors. From steep winding mountain roads to coastline trails, forest riding to canal banks and vineyards, the choice is fantastic. |
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Cycling in Paris / Ile-de-France
If you prefer to cycle, no problem: hiring a bike is child's play, and for the last few years the capital has been making cycling a priority. Some of Paris Il de France parks allow bikes so that you can enjoy a cycle while still in the city. Outside there are multiple routs that take you through the beautiful countryside. |
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Cycling in Provence/Cote D'Azur
Mountain bike acrobats out for thrills and soft-pedalling touring cyclists will find that the region offers plenty for all. In the Hautes-Alpes, where several "cols" have been made famous by the Tour de France, cycling enthusiasts can follow the tracks of champions. |
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Walking and Hiking in Corsica
Walking is the best way to explore the true Corsica. Wonder at the fortified granite houses and shepherds’ dry-stone shelters, bathe in the pure water pools that have formed in the rocks from waterfalls, and enjoy the magnificent landscapes in the forests where you may see one of the island’s semi-wild pigs, the bearded vulture or the moufflon. |
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Cycling in Lorraine
Whatever your level of experience, a dense network of sign-posted paths along the hilltops of Vosges provides an easy way of getting close to a well-preserved natural environment full of flowers such as lilies, orchids, digitalis, arnica and sundew or unexpected wildlife such as mountain goats. |
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Walking and Cycling in Rhône-Alpes
A simple walk, a great hike or a ramble can be specifically chosen to explore some of the area’s natural riches, its heritage or traditions. |
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Cycling in Poitou-Charantes
There are over a 1000 km of trails for cyclists and hundreds of mountain biking routes marked out for your enjoyment in Poitou-Charentes. Gentle quiet relaxed excursions through the stunning scenery of back road routes in the countryside are enjoyable for everyone. |
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On Your Bike in Normandy
Quiet country roads, forest tracks and dedicated cycle paths make cycling an absolute pleasure in Normandy. If you prefer not to take your own bikes with you there are many cycle hire centres throughout the region, and in some cases hotels and Chambres d’Hôtes will lend you bikes and helmets so that you can explore the local area. |
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Cycle Trips for the Whole Family in Alsace
With almost 2000 km of cycle trails and cycle routes, Alsace offers cyclists an extremely dense network. Whether you're looking for endurance or simply a leisurely ride with the family, Alsace will meet your needs, with mountain biking in the Vosges or down in the valleys, and cycle trails criss-crossing the Alsatian plain. |
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Walking in Franche-Comté
The Franche-Comté region has marked out thousands of kilometres of paths for walking. There are many options from tracks abounding with flower beds, the stony paths of the Jurassic heights to the flowing waters of Haut-Doubs. Take your time to discover the local flora and fauna and landscapes, from lakes to forests to peaks and valleys.
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Hiking & Rambling in Alsace
Whether you're a sports fanatic or simply looking for a change, why not discover Alsace on foot! The region offers many hiking and rambling trails, from the Vosges hills to the banks of the Rhine, and throughout the Alsatian plain.
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Walking and Cycling in Champagne
With over 5,000 km of paths, tracks, and trails, Champagne-Ardenne has plenty for those who want to get out and about. Discover the countryside at your own pace on foot, horseback or by bike. |
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Hiking Heaven in Normandy
Rambling and hiking are popular pastimes as Normandy provides hundreds of miles of hiking and recreational trails for people to explore the countryside at leisure. |
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Cycling in Limousin
Limousin offers a multitude of cycling opportunities. The variety of the landscapes allows new riders to develop their endurance and discover the area without ever encountering insurmountable challenges. |
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Discovery Walks
Leaving the towns, there are 343,000 hectares of forests! Through the forests of Chantilly, Compiègne, Retz, Saint-Gobain, Halatte, Crécy or Ermenonville, with a walkers' map, the official hiking trails are obvious, leading to royal boundary markers, a mysterious cross, menhir or a spinning stone are just some of the legends that please children. |
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Footsteps of the Customs Officers in Brittany
Brittany has 1300 kilometres of coastal paths. These footpaths, suitable for both energetic hiking and gentle strolls, cover almost the entire perimeter of the coast, from the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel to Saint-Nazaire. |
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Cycling in Franche-Comté
Marked circuits will guide you through this remarkable region. Not a well known region, so much is waiting to be explored and adored. Go at your own rate – bike rental is not hard to find and well worth it. |
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A Taste of Adventure
Here people like to live in groups and give themselves room all around to express themselves. Rambling is an important part of this large rural region with its 1,600 bell-towers. |
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Discover Lorraine
The natural environment is Lorraine’s trump card but the variety of landscapes is just one ingredient. Even more important is the quality and sheer density of natural beauty spots. There are three regional country parks lying wholly or partly within Lorraine. |
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Cycling in Loire (Western)
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a leisure rider, the Western Loire has plenty of surprises in store for you. All along the sign-posted bike trail, you can marvel at the stunning Loire countryside, visit chateaux and abbeys, stroll through quaint little towns and cycle through vineyards.
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The Valgenceuse Chateau Park
The park of Valgenceuse chateau, in Senlis, a few kilometres from Paris, is a haven of peace and tranquillity where it is a pleasure to stroll around in the footsteps of the greats. |
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The Perche
Only an hour from Paris, the charming Perche region is the perfect place for botanists and mushroom seekers with over 1,100 species of vascular plants. There are also extensive forests crossed by the GR 35, a marked hikers trail. |
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Tours in Midi-Pyrénées
"Star country" is a comprehensive itinerary pinpointing some of the most beautiful sites of interest in the Midi-Pyrénées under the headings of four thematic trips, as follows: |
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Regional Natural Parks in Normandy
With four Regional Natural Parks to choose from in Normandy, you will be spoilt for choice, space and scenery. Natural environments are protected and preserved in these splendid parks, with fabulous views of forests, valleys or maritime wetlands with extensive wildlife. |
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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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Vineyard Tourist Trail in Loire (Western)
40,000 hectares of ‘dégustation’: The skills of the vine were introduced by the Romans, and are now one of the main assets of the Pays de la Loire. |
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Nature Reserves in Provence/Cote D'Azur
In this mosaic of landscapes, you can choose to ride a horse in the wild pools of the Camargue, admire the underwater depths on a dive off the island of Port Cros, follow the bicycle trails in the Luberon, or hike through the Verdon countryside. |
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The Great Dune of Pilat Aquitaine - Europe's highest dune
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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The Routes to Santiago de Compostela in Midi-Pyrénées
UNESCO has inscribed the routes to Santiago de Compostela on the World Heritage List. The region boasts three of the main routes leading to Compostela, the routes of Puy-en-Velay, Arles and the foothills of the Pyrenees, all of which are dotted with comfortable self-catering cottages and friendly hostels.
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Cave Paintings in Rhône-Alpes
With 13 painted caves, the Ardèche gorges are the most visited in France. Inside you can admire engraved or painted masterpieces together with various tools. For a better understanding of this exceptional legacy it is worth paying a visit to the Musée Régional de Préhistoire, close to the Aven d’Orgnac. |
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Culture and History 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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Cycling in Burgundy
Cycling must be one of the best ways to experience the countryside, not only it is friendly to the environment but it's great excercise. There are a variety of routes that will take you through the region where you will discover the vineyards, castles and villages of the region. |
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Walking in Aquitaine
The GR10 - a path of legend. It leads from the beach in Hendaye to the shores of the Mediterranean via the Pyrénées: 385 km as the bird flies... |
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Chamonix - A voyage through the Mont-Blanc range
Chamonix has been welcoming travellers and adventurers for over two and a half centuries and can be truly described as an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The mountain scenery surpasses one's wildest expectations and the Mont-Blanc, jewel in the crown, thrones silently over the Chamonix valley.
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The Morvan Natural Park
Burgundy's green spaces are ideal for a range of leisure pursuits and getting close to nature. The beautiful landscape is ideally suited for hiking, horse riding, golf cycling and even hot air balooning for those looking for a bit of adventure. |
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Cycling in Aquitaine
A gentle ride to take in the beauty of the landscape or the town, long-distance trips through the mountains for fresh air and fun, cross-country exploits and downhill thrills...Aquitaine caters for each and every taste. |
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Walking in Burgundy
Throughout the region there are 3800 miles of marked paths for walkers which provide an ideal opportunity to discover the nature, culture, history and architecture of the region. |
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The pilgrim's routes to Compostela
A spiritual quest as well as a great adventure since the Middle Ages, the roads to Compostela continue to fascinate many today. On the 6 routes that cross the Aquitaine region converging on the Pyrenees, you will meet walkers from all over the world, believers and atheists alike, those in search of beauty and those who prefer a physical challenge. |
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Bastide Towns in Aquitaine
With their imposing stone gateways, their latticework of streets, their covered market-places and their squares lined with houses set behind archways, you could hardly miss them ! These 'bastides', or walled towns, were built between the 13th and 14th centuries and were created by feudal lords and men of the church, always following the same model. |
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Nature Parks in Auvergne
The Auvergne contains two of the largest regional nature parks in France, the 'Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne' and it's smaller neighbour the 'Parc Naturel Régional des Livradois-Forez' - making this area the largest environmentally protected area in France.
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National and Regional Parks - Aquitaine
Aquitaine also has various National and Regional Parks such as The Pyrénées National Park, The Landes de Gascogne Regional Park, The Périgord-Limousin Regional Park. |
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A world of water - Aquitaine
From the flat, sandy plains and pine forests of the Landes to the beautiful lagoon of the Bassin d’Arcachon... Aquitaine is immensely diverse. The valley of the Dordogne provides a sharp contrast...ideal for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horse riding and cycling.
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Not to be missed in Burgundy
From the vineyards of Chablis to those of the Mâconnais passing through the Côte de Beaune and Côtes de Nuits, from the luminous Loire Valley to the opulent Bresse region passing through the mysterious forests of the Morvan, Burgundy is beautiful in its natural state and in every season. |
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Not to be missed in the Loire (centre)
It is western Europe's last wild river, over 1,000 km long, that shapes the region : The Loire. On its banks the aristocracy built châteaux that are among the jewels of French architecture. Amboise, Chambord, Blois, Azay-le-Rideau are all extraordinary. |
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Not to be missed in Limousin
Nature lovers who like to punctuate their walks with seeing the old craft traditions develop an immediate attachment to this region. Green woods and forests, it is also criss-crossed by water, the Creuse, Vienne and Dordogne rivers... |
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Not to be missed in Normandy
Combining in the same land the pleasures of an extraordinary coastline and those of a green and blossoming countryside, Normandy is a very fortunate region. |
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Not to be missed in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
Everything in this region sings, even the wind, when it is called the Mistral or the Tramontana. The great poets were able to convey its music, and painters from Cézanne to Picasso, captured its light. Provence is magical, it smells wonderfully of olive oil, lavender and thyme. |
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Not to be missed in Ile-de-France
Around Paris, Ile-de-France offers the joys of discovering both nature and culture. With 9 royal towns, 400 listed gardens and châteaux including 24 masterpieces of landscape art, medieval villages or Cistercian abbeys, the Ile-de-France region boasts a unique and fascinating heritage. |
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Not to be missed in Alsace
Very long and narrow and backing onto the Rhine, Alsace has seen its borders moved on many occasions. The ups and downs of history have caused it to hang on to a very strong regional tradition. This can be seen in its language, its folk traditions and its cuisine. Its countryside beckons the walker, with its hillsides streaked with vineyards in the Munster valley and the flower-decked valleys of the Florival.
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Not to be missed in Aquitaine
If you had to define this land by one word, il would be 'generous'. A generosity that can be seen in its variety of landscapes with hills, valleys, sandy moors and a coast that is almost wild. The Bordeaux vineyards, the Basque Country, the plateaux of Périgord... |
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Not to be missed in Rhône-Alpes
A great river and a chain of mountains give the region its name and create the pattern of life here. The Alps crowned by Mont Blanc provide a skiing area that is unique in the world. Hiking enthusiasts are becoming increasingly numerous in the summertime, walking the waymarked trails through the region's nature parks (La Vanoise, Les Ecrins, Les Bauges), and around the lakes (Lake Geneva, Annecy, Le Bourget). Nearer the Rhône, the Ardèche gorges are a paradise for canoeing. |
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Not to be missed in the Loire (western)
A land of water traversed by the Loire, the region is bathed in the north by the spray of the Atlantic Ocean. While Saint-Nazaire is an important merchant navy port, Nantes is the regional capital, and Saumur, Le Mans and Angers offer visitors a cultural heritage dominated by Gothic art and the Renaissance. |
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Not to be missed in Corsica
Mountains in the sea, pierced with torrents, Corsica, an island of rare beauty, has the full spectrum of landscapes. Dry in the south, it makes up for it with long beaches of white sand, where lazing around can be enhanced by sightseeing tours. |
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Not to be missed in Picardy
With its exceptionally rich architectural heritage, this province is a preserve of Gothic art. Famous for its cathedrals, it offers the discerning an opportunity to explore its towns and their medieval wonders. |
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Not to be missed in Champagne-Ardenne
The fruit of its vineyards is so famous that the first thing you think of in this region is a glass of champagne. You can of course begin the journey underground and visit the wine cellars. Reims, its magnificient cathedral or its museum of fine arts, should not make you forget the 'vine-growers' villages spread around the region. There is also the Ardennes with its wild forests, populated by roe deer and hares. |
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Not to be missed in Languedoc-Roussillon
The Mediterranean on one side, the eastern Pyrenees to the south and Lozère to the north, Languedoc-Roussillon takes pleasure in the contrats if its stepped relief. |
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Not to be missed in Paris
Some cities call to mind lovers, others architecture, yet others an intellectual, cultural or appealing popular atmosphere. Paris has all these faces, plus lots more to discover depending on your particular interest. |
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Not to be missed in Franche-Comté
This is a region with distinct faces. In the north, the valleys of the Haute-Saône which, from the Grays region to the Saône Vosges, passing through Vesoul, back onto the region of Belfort. Châteaux and churches give added attraction to its towns and villages, and a great many museums house specimens showing the traditional craftmanship related to wood, but also to clock making. |
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Not to be missed in Poitou-Charentes
The dispute between Ancient and Modern is not on the agenda in this region where the vestiges of the past are keyed neatly into an openness to the future. |
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Not to be missed in Auvergne
If it were possible, the best way to travel in this region would be on the back of a donkey, just as the writer Stevenson did. It is indeed probably the pleasantest way to see this land of volcanoes, fashioned by their eruptions. Inactive for centuries, they gave birth to a strange and majestic landscape. |
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Not to be missed in Brittany
A land of seafaring people, and the aspect that makes Brittany the daughter of Neptune. Its thousands of kilometres of coastline, from Cancale to Saint-Nazaire, give it a prodigiously varied relief, with the strange rocks of the Pink Granite coast and the idyllic beaches of the Morbihan following on from one another. |
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Lille in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
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Not to be missed in the French Riviera
It is the blue of the south that defines this land. Its climate is so mild, its nature so filled with flowers that thousands of years after the Romans, English aristocrats, fed up with the greyness, fell in love with it. Since then, the Côte d'Azur has been entirely given over to summer pleasures. |
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Not to be missed in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Traditionally an industrial region, it has now turned to tourism, a natural choice in a landscape where forests predominate, and where the Opal Coast has a host of beaches dedicated to surfing, wind-surfing, water-skiing, and more. |
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Not to be missed in Lorraine
Bordered by the three countries, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, Lorraine is a strategic region which today exudes a peaceful charm. There is no shortage of reasons to explore it. For lovers of architecture and the arts, Mirecourt, Bar-le-Duc and Epinal possess many wonders. Enthusiasts for footpaths, will find routes dotted with lakes, forests and green valleys in the Lorraine Regional Park. Another excellent reason to come is for its springs and to stay in one of the well-known spa establishments in Contrexéville or Vittel, where the gastronomy is not to be outdone. |
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Not to be missed in Midi-Pyrénées
Few regions offer such a variety of landscapes, climates and architecture. This is because the region is huge, it runs from Aveyron to Gers and from Ariège to the edges of the Dordogne. |
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Hot Air Ballooning
Floating through the air in a hot air balloon is the perfect way to take in the scenery of the region. If you have a head for heights there is no more relaxing way to see the Burgundian countryside. |
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