France

Our European neighbours, in France it is diversity that holds sway and the great wealth of its heritage provides remarkable evidence of this.

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The romantic city of Paris is also known as ‘The City of Lights.’ For art lovers there is The Louvre with its famous Mona Lisa and other valuable pieces of art. Or the Pompidou Centre for contemporary art, the Musee d’Orsay and Musee Rodin where many of Rodin’s beautiful sculputures can be seen. No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower . There is the famous gothic Notre Dame Cathedral and the Sacre Coeur in Montmarte. In the surrounding areas are the palace at Fontainbleau and the Chateau of Louis XIV at Versailles.

Eurodisney or Disneyland in Paris is a magical place to visit both for kids and for adults too, who can be transported back to their childhood in this land of pure escapism. The complex also includes many hotels, restaurants, and some golf courses.

The French Alps are world famous for their great ski resorts which include: The Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallees ), Courchevel, Meribel, Mottaret, Val Thorens, Tignes, Grenoble, Chambery, Annecy, Albertville and Val D’Isere.

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Situated on the Ill River, Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region of NE France . It is situated close to the German border and is a major area for manufacturing. The medieval city has many museums, an opera house, a gothic cathedral and historic centre which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city also has some lovely parks and a zoo.

The town of Bergerac in southwestern France is located in Perigord, on the Dordogne River . It is an industrial area which was taken by the British in the 400s. Attractions include museums, including the tobacco museum.

The city of Bordeaux is a lively and cosmopolitan place located in southwestern France on the river Garonne , near the Bay of Biscay , in the heart of the wine country. It is also a busy port city, but the main source of income is from the wine industry. Tours of the wineries are always popular.

The Channel Tunnel (Chunnel or Eurotunnel) provides a link by rain between England and France with ongoing connections to many other areas. It is approximately 30 miles long and over 140’ under the sea-bed and provides easy access to the European continent for many travellers. If you are motoring across, don't forget that we highly recommend Vehicle Rescue Direct Car and Motorcycle Breakdown cover. Visit the web site at www.vehicle-rescue.com.

Calais is a very busy ferry port where you can enjoy views across to England and watch the ferries while you walk its miles of sandy beaches. The town has suffered devastation from the two World Wars, and there is a very good War museum. The marina is a busy place for boating activities. Inland from Calais can be found some lovely countryside with rolling hills, rivers and wooded areas. Calais is also a popular stopping off point for shoppers.

The city of Dijon located in the eastern part of France is the historical capital of Burgundy . Dijon is known for its mustard, and more precisely for the method used. Dijon is also in the heart of the Burgundy wine area.

Lyon is a city in the eastern central part of the country on the rivers Rhone and Saone . It is home to Interpol headquarters and close to the Beaujolais and Cotes du Rhone wine regions.