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The
Alps, Burgundy & Lorraine
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CHAMONIX.
A busy town in the summer months with a wide choice of
bars and restaurants. Dominated by the spectacular Mt.
Blanc, there is a range of sporting activities and challenging
trails for walking enthusiasts.
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DIJON.
Important architecturally Dijon has some fine examples
of 13th and 18th century building. In the wealthy medieval
merchant's quarter are cobbled streets lined with half
timber houses many are adorned with wooden balconies and
grand stone carvings, and in the heart of the city is
the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral with its famous gargoyles.
When you tire of sightseeing there are some excellent
places to eat.
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LYON.
The second largest city in France Lyon is famous for its
gastronomic excellence. There is a wealth of attractions
for the holiday maker such as a free open air cinema during
the summer, superb Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance architecture
plus a multitude of shops, boutiques, and museums including
the renown Lion tapestry.
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METZ.
As a European cross-roads Metz has been witness to many
historic events since the Romans in 2000 BC. Now a modern
city that plays host to many music festivals, and won
the European award for flowers grown in the 450 hectares
of open green space. There is a large pedestrianised centre
for shops, restaurants and bars. Metz is a city of contrasts.
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TIGNES.
The sparkling clear air of the Espace Killy the Alps will
refresh and invigorate you and the choice of shops, bars
and restaurants will delight you. The super sports complex
and summer skiing on the Grand Motte Glacier offers an
unbeatable challenge. The Vanoise National Park is a spectacle
of Alpine flora and fauna, allowing you to get up close
is a feature of this beautiful park.
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OTHER
PLACES of INTEREST
BEAUNE
Tiny cobbled streets, wine museum and festival in February
NANCY
Refined, Art Nouveau, chocolates galore on the Place Stanislas
TROYES
Stained glass, gothic churches and the Cathedral of St
Peter and St Paul
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