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Paris

Captivating and full of romance, this cultural centre is one of the world’s great cities. Lining the banks of the River Seine, cosmopolitan Paris is characterised by breezy boulevards, charming cafes and restaurants selling French gastronomic fare. It is also brimming with world-renowned landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and the dizzying Eiffel Tower.

Normandy

Rolling countryside on the Channel coast. Visit the beaches where the Allied forces landed on D-Day in World War Two, or stroll through the narrow streets of the pretty abbey island of Mont St-Michel. Then there’s historic Rouen and the Bayeux Tapestry.

Côte d’Azur

Chic seaside resorts dot the Mediterranean coast along the French Riviera. Nice, Monaco, Cannes, St-Tropez have long been playgrounds of the rich and famous: fine beaches, bronzed bodies, warm waters and cultural events such as the Cannes Film Festival.

The Alps

Fun on the slopes and equally active après-ski are the hallmarks of this spectacular mountain area on the border with Italy and Switzerland. In summer, trails through green valleys and soaring peaks make for wonderful hiking. Mont Blanc is the highest peak.

The Loire

World Heritage region famous for its many lavish châteaux, set in picturesque towns such as Blois, Tours and Amboise. The area is also known for the super-charged atmosphere of the Le Mans 24 Hour Race each summer.

Old Lyon
Lyon's historic section is full of old buildings, cafesand a traditional old French atmosphere.