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Cities of France

Parisian markets

When you wander through one of the Paris markets, the city is reduced to the size of a village - no cars in the streets and people taking the time to talk to each other again. Not to be missed!

A weekend away

Cultural centres, stylish boutiques and fashionable restaurants… Nantes, Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, Strasbourg and Lille: trendy spots for a week-end away.

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Events

Tony Parker and Eva Longoria celebrate their wedding at historic Vaux-le-Vicomte

A certain media-heavy marriage took place on French shores quite recently: Famed French NBA star Tony Parker and America's very own Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria celebrated their nuptuals on the grounds of gorgeous cultural landmark Vaux-le-Vicomte on July 7th.

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Nature

Discover France by Bike

Everyone knows that France is home to the Tour de France, but many are not aware that it is also known for it bike touring.

Walking in France

Walking for a half day, here and there, allows you to move without hurry and get a closer feel of a place.

The 150th Anniversary of the Bambouseraie

The unique Bambouseraie exotic garden is located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.

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Seaside Resorts

Romantic breaks by the sea

Romantic breaks on the coast: large hotels, bed & breakfast...

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Religious Tours

The Routes to Compostela: from Pilgrimage to Ramble

Cathedrals, chapels, wayside crosses, stained glass, statues and extraordinary bridges all make for unusual stopping places.

Unusual pilgrimages in the mountains

Meeting for Mass on the summits of the Alps or in Provence is also walking in memory of devout mountain lovers and deserving magnificent scenery.

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Youth

Children first…

Summer in the mountains generally brings to mind happy memories of holidays full of games and exploration.

"In Lafayette's Footsteps"

New York Historical Society holds contest honoring Lafayette's 250th birthday

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Mountains

Climbing Mont-Blanc successfully: one man’s story

Ascent of Mont-Blanc. Conquering the highest point in Europe – 4807 metres – is any amateur mountain climber’s dream, and of course involves the French side.

Corsica: a mountain in the sea

Its astonishing scenery, its almost unreal colours, the smells of the scrub ...

Northern Alps: paradise in all its forms…

They symbolise high mountains, with their icon Mont Blanc and the Winter Olympics.

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Overseas France

New Year's Eve in the French West Indies

Luxury boutiques and beautiful beaches are the trademark of this exotic "double" destination and chic place to celebrate the coming of the new year.

French West Indies for active vacations

Water sports and outdoor adventures flourish in the France of three oceans.

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Gastronomy

Wine & Gastronomy Stays

Autumn is the perfect time for a wine and gastronomy short break or longer stay. Discover our finest wines, taste our great local products and cuisine.

The Wine Growers Festivals

All year round come and discover the fascinating world of wine and enjoy yourself with your family during the wine growers festivals in the Rhone Valley !

The Sarmentelles in Beaujeu (Pays Beaujolais)

The 3rd Thursday in November (evening of Wednesday 19 November 2008). The official festival celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau! A parade of flaming Sarmentelles

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Arts and Culture

Bordeaux listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Bordeaux will now be entering a new dimension thanks to the UNESCO listing. As of Saturday, July 7th, and in order to celebrate this event, the Bordeaux Tourist Office is organising a new tour within the perimeter defined by UNESCO – a nighttime tour.

Characters of the Loire

"For such is our pleasure" to quote King François I (1494-1547).

Gardens at the Château de Chantilly

Touring the gardens at the Château de Chantilly.

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Gay

France Welcomes The Gay Traveler

Ideally located in the heart of Europe, France is the gay-friendly destination par excellence. The first nation on earth to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual preference ...

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River Tourism

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Golf

Golf in Brittany

Brittany is the magic of green and gold, of the Monts d'Arrée, the Montagnes Noires, lakes, open moorland of heather and gorse, forests and rivers and streams teeming with trout

Golfing breaks near Paris

Paris is reputed to be the world's most beautiful capital, but on top of that it also has almost 70 courses for very special golfing breaks.

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Wellbeing

Chocolate miracles at French Spas!
Used for body-wraps and facemasks to increase wellbeing and absorb stress, chocolate is a true pleasure which smells wonderful

Thalassotherapy, thermal spa and balneotherapy : three ways to get in shape
Sea water, thermal water or spring water...Make your choice !

Find harmony and balance at the Spa Pure Altitude
A short distance from Megève lays a peaceful escape from the stresses of everyday life: Les Fermes de Marie.

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Special needs

Château de Versailles: visitor routes for disabled people
In the gardens of the Château de Versailles, 4 visitor routes for people with impaired mobility were opened on 18 June by the Ministry of Culture.

With "Accès Plus", take the train without a care in the world!
This new service enables you to travel and get about more easily in stations and trains.

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Naturism

The temptation of naturism
Discover the pleasure of living in the nude spontaneously. Naturism is gradually becoming more widely accepted.

Nudism - a way to health
France is the best place in Europe for health spas. Hot spring water treatments have been popular for more than a century

Naturism today: experiences
A joint interview about vision of the subject and experiences, from own habits to the benefits of this fundamental way of getting closer to nature.

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