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France
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For
an unforgettable holiday experience, France offers a vast
choice of things to do and see. Paris has unbeatable attractions
like the Lourve, Notre Dame, The Eiffel Tower and Euro
Disney as well as fine restaurants and fashionable shops.
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The
beautiful Loire Valley has amongst its attractions many
magnificent châteaux like Chambord and Chenonceaux, set
in beautiful ornamental gardens, they are considered to
be the two greatest Renaissance châteaux.
In Amboise, Blois, Saumur, Beaugency, Tours and Angers
you can explore the rich history of Medieval and Renaissance
France and sample their famous wine. Venture northwards
and the cathedral cities of Le Mans and Chartres are not
to be missed. Nantes in the west is a bright modern port
and the gateway to the Atlantic, with much to offer visitors.
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Southwards,
the windswept Vendée has a wild, sandy coastline, perfect
for wind surfers and nature lovers alike.
Britanny, rich in tradition has a unique atmosphere, plus
a great coast line with the mystical Mont Saint Michele.
Bordeaux famed for its vineyards and the sophisticated
beach resorts of Arcachon and Biarritz backed by snow-capped
mountains offers its visitors a diversity of things to
do and see.
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The
French Mediterranean coastline stretches for miles and
includes the famous resorts of Nice, Cannes and St Tropez
offering fabulous beaches, restaurants and world famous
casinos.
Ardeche and Auvergne represent to many people the real
France largely untouched by tourism, here the time honoured
traditions of daily life go on unchanged for generations.
The Dordogne region is surly one of the most beautiful
in France, with three great rivers running through it,
the Dordogne, the Lot and the Tarn Rivers. With spectacular
scenery and ancient fortified towns to explore this is
the ultimate touring holiday destination.
Further south is the Camargue region with a unique atmosphere
like no other. Eagles, hawks and harriers soar in the
blue skies and muskrats swim along the little canals.
Black bulls and white horses graze in the fields. Cycling
is the main form of transport along lanes forbidden to
motor vehicles. The Camargue was designated as a botanical
and zoological nature reserve in 1927 and 1970, spring
and autumn are the best times for seeing the birds, the
bulls and the horses of Camargue.
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The
Atlantic coast of France is like one immensely long beach
stretching from the Loire to the Spanish boarder, on this
beautiful sunshine coast you can find every type of holiday
resort, from the lively and modern to the tranquil and
quiet, whilst the regions of Alsace, Burgundy and Champagne
evoke images of vineyards and hot sun. Ile de France,
Picardy and Pas de Calais are regions with many undiscovered
delights and make a perfect base for touring holidays.
The breathtaking lakes and mountains of France offer the
visitor relaxation set magnificent scenery, or for the
more energetic a wide choice of activities from sailing,
hiking skiing and cycling to tennis, golf or boating.
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