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1 Alsace
Located in north-eastern France, alongside Switzerland and Germany, Alsace enjoys an ideal location in the heart of Europe. The region has 1.7 million inhabitants, and comprises two départements (counties), the Upper Alsace to the south and the Lower Alsace to the north. At 190 km in length and 50 km wide, Alsace is a moderately sized region. Its modest surface area (8 280 km²) makes it easy to discover, while at the same time offering a wide variety of landscapes ranging from forests and valleys to plains and peaks. |
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2 Aquitaine
Bordered along the whole of its west coast by the Atlantic Ocean, Aquitaine is bathed in a mild oceanic climate with the influence of the Gulf Stream. Aquitaine is certainly a region spoilt for choice! Not only does it have the Atlantic Ocean with its mild weather, fabulous heritage (Lascaux cave, etc.) and endless gourmet delights (vineyards making fine wines…), but it is also bordered to the south by a vast range of mountains: the Pyrenees.
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3 Auvergne
With is sprinkling of lakes and forests, Auvergne offers its visitors the largest group of volcanoes in Europe, Vulcania, the unique European Volcano Park, two Regional Nature Parks (the Auvergne Volcanoes and Livradois-Forez) more than 500 Romanesque churches, nearly 50 châteaux to visit along Historic Road of the Auvergne Châteaux and 10 spa towns which preserve the charms of the “Belle Époque” and are not to be missed.
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4 Brittany, France
Since it is the longest coastline in France, the Bretagne peninsula offers a variety of amazing landscapes. Each part of the coastline has its own identity, delicate blending of colours and shapes of the rocks and the sea.
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5 Burgundy
Burgundy enjoys a rich and varied heritage which you are warmly invited to explore. From Gallic remains to Romanesque towers, from the art treasures of its cities to the splendours of its châteaux, from its early industrial memories to its most futuristic creations – all of this is there for you to see and enjoy. |
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| 7 Champagne - Ardenne |
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8 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 its Regional Nature Reserve which stretches from one side to the other of its mountain range, from Calvi to Porto-Vecchio, Corsica remains for the most part a protected island. |
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| 9 Franche - Comte |
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| 10 Languedoc - Rousillon |
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| 11 Limousin |
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6 Loire Valley
For your holidays or weekends, the Loire Valley proposes Gîtes de France on the banks of the Loire, restaurants, etc, and invites you to cycle or walk to discover the Loire Châteaux, the countryside….
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| 12 Lorraine |
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| 14 Midi Pyrenees |
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| 15 Nord - Pas de Calais |
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| 13 Normandy |
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| 16 Paris - Ile de France |
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| 17 Pay de Loire - Vendee |
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18 Picardy
Less than an hour from Calais (or 15mins from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport) you’re in beautiful historic Picardie where the real France begins. Close enough for weekend breaks – and shopping breaks too of course. With dozens of charming towns and villages, a myriad tourist sites and wide variety of landscapes, Picardy is just as enticing for your holidays in France |
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| 191 1Poitou Charentes |
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20 Provence - Cote d'Azur
Sunny beaches, famous towns, glamorous yachts and famous faces, the French Riviera keeps the Belle Epoque alive. Most towns are best explored on foot, while a cheap and reliable rail network connects the cities and towns. St-Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat lure visitors to tread in Picasso, Matisse and Bizet's wake. Over a hundred museums and more than 150 galleries keep the artistic ambiance in vogue. |
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21 Rhone Alpes - French Alps
The Rhone-Alps region lies nestled beneath the impressive flanks of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak at 15,771 feet, and protector of the regions borders with Switzerland and Italy.
The region presents an extraordinary natural environment: stunning mountains offering some of the finest and most extensive skiing areas in the world such as the Three Valleys, Val d'Isère and Chamonix, lush valleys filled with orchards and the vineyards of Beaujolais and the Rhone Valley, great riverways and scores of crystalline lakes; the deep gorges and high plateaux of the Ardèche, studded with prehistoric caves, and national parks full of deep forests and flower-filled meadows. |
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| UK |
48 East Anglia, UK
East of England - covering the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Directly to the north of London, the region has preserved much of its unspoilt character, rural landscape, architecture and traditions.
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40 Scotland
Exciting events, wonderful wildlife, amazing attractions and activities, fun for all the family, and of course, the greatest golf going: there's just so much to see and do in Scotland! |
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41 Wales
42 Northern Irealand
43 NE England
44 NW England
45 Central
46 Devon
40 SE and South Central
61 Cornwall
In the last decade Cornwall has emerged as one of the world's iconic destinations. From the dramatic coastline of the north to the sheltered bays in the south, from ancient moorland to soft river estuaries, surfers, walkers, sailing buffs, gastronauts and visitors simply seeking a break from a hectic world have discovered a fascinating, vibrant culture, first class accommodation, food to die for and a naturally thrilling adventure playground
62 Dorset
63 Somerset
A County of Contrasts. Long sweeping beaches and coastal resorts at Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare or Clevedon are perfect for family holidays made from sand, sea and surf. Venture inland and you will find an epic and wild countryside, alive with colour. A National Park plus three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are home to a diverse range of wildlife.
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