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  Provence, Bordeaux, Champagne, Loire... every region of France offers its own unique culture, food and ambience. Discover regions and people, incredible history and beautiful scenery often missed by visitors without our inside knowledge. 

 
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We have highlighted key features for each of the most popular regions of France below.

 

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Alsace-Lorraine tours & travel

Alsace offers a very unique and special experience when travelling through. It is a region which borders the Rhine and Germany. The look and feel of Alsace sometimes resembles its near neighbour, however this region claims its love of life and culture from its passionate French past.

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Brittany tours & travel

Brittany is a region of inspiring landscapes and ancient monuments. The area is filled with medieval towns and a rugged coastline scattered with magnificent castles.

 

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Burgundy tours & travel

Burgundy is characterized by its history, food and fine wine. Here you can find rolling green countryside and vineyards scattered with manor houses and lovely villages. The major towns such as Dijon, and Beaune, were once medieval sanctuaries and provide a fascinating history to explore.

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Bordeaux & the Atlantic Coast tours & travel

Aquitaine is the region of renowned vineyards and rich countryside that surrounds the city of Bordeaux. To the south great pine forests andsand dunes meet the Atlantic.Highlights of this region include an visit to the famous vineyards, the pretty village of Sauturnes, the golden town of St Emilion, and the beaches at Biarritz.

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Champagne tours & travel

Champagne is a region that has become synonymous with its vineyards and cellars. The area is dotted with famous cellar names. A visit to experience their underground treasure is essential. Champagne is only a few hours from Paris and is a wonderful place to sample one of France’s most alluring exports

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Dordogne & Perigord tours & travel
Stretching along the Dordogne and Auvezere rivers, this wooden region's rolling hills and valleys are full of romantic chateaux, small medieval villages and prehistoric sites, including the Lascaux cavern paintings. This region is rapidly becoming one of our most popular

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French Riviera tours & travel

Explore the fabled coastline where the glamorous beaches of Cannes and St-Tropez, lined with sunglasses, convertibles and palm trees, mix with a history of famous artists, picturesque seaside towns and sun-drenched villas. Cote d’Azur also is within close proximity to the lavender, olive groves and timeless appeal of Provence.

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Languedoc-Roussillon tours & travel

Languedoc-Roussillon covers a broad area from spectacular mountain scenery to sun- drenched beaches along the Mediterranean. The region is full of life and was once a place of inspiration for many artists such as Matisse and Derain. Include a stay in the Pyrenees at the roman village of Carcassonne, or at Montpellier with its historical past and vibrant life.

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Loire Valley tours & travel

The Loire Valley is a region of quaint French fishing villages and grand Chateaux. This is where the river Loire meets the Atlantic at Nantes where cobbled streets surround a medieval castle and cathedral. From here your journey follows the banks of the Loire and back into the history of France. The region is a contrast of rocky inlets, charming fishing villages, and oyster beds, with Chateaux, vineyards, and lush countryside.

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Midi-Pyrenees tours & travel

In the Midi-Pyrenees - every step takes you to a visible trace of human history like the countless centuries old stone-built houses, the lovely villages built during Middle Ages, the awesome monuments and paintings from prehistoric times. This dramatic region is built upon a limestone plateau cut by deep valleys and covered with orchids and with small white oaks.  Include a stay at the roman village of Carcassonne, or at Montpellier with its historical past and vibrant life.

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Paris tours, hotels & apartments

From the Opera to the Etoile, Champs Elysees, Concorde and the Louvre. You will find all the major tourist attractions in the city of light.

 

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Provence tours & travel

Provence is a timeless region filled with natural colour and beauty. The region is famed for its lavender fields, silver olive groves, and rocky countryside. Small villages with a roman and artistic past are dotted throughout. Provencal life moves to a gentle rhythm which will enchant you for life. Explore the narrow streets of Avignon, an inspirational visit to Nimes, and the roman ruins at St Remy de Provence. The Cote d’Azur also is within close proximity and provides a sharp contrast with its coastal glamour and pace.

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Rhone Alps tours & travel

The city of Lyon rivals Paris for its culture and gastronomy. The Alps contain the majestic beauty of spectacular ranges and crystal clear lakes. Between the two, rich culture and good living can be found in surrounding villages such as Beaujolais.

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