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If you have an itch for travel, we can be pretty sure France is somewhere on your itinerary. The most popular tourist destination in the world, France lures visitors with its legendary landmarks, its world-class museums, its fabled food and wines, its countryside chateaux, its sparkling Cote d’Azur—do we need to go on? Get lost in the Louvre and ride down the River Seine in timeless Paris. Glimpse celebrities in Cannes and soak in the infectious energy of gloriously gritty Marseilles. Listen to the surf laze into the pebbled shores of chic Nice. Ski the Alps, surf in Biarritz, live like royalty in the Loire Valley. And eat a croissant at least once.

Regions in France


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    • Alsace

      For most wine lovers who are already familiar with some of France's wine regions, a first visit to Alsace is unforgettable. On the border with Germany to the east and Switzerland to the south, and in... read more


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    • Bordeaux

      Sometimes considered the centre of the wine trade and home to some of the world's finest wines, traditionally Bordeaux has not had the best reputation for welcoming visitors. However, things are... read more


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    • Burgundy

      Considered by many to be the heartland of French wine, the gentle countryside of Burgundy is a joy to visit. The vineyards are home to two of the world's most treasured grape varieties - Chardonnay... read more


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    • Champagne

      Reims and Epernay in the heart of Champagne are just an hour east of Paris by train or road and the region has welcomed visitors for many decades. For any lover of Champagne, the experience of seeing... read more


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    • Jura

      This smallest wine region in France, close to the Swiss border, has a surprisingly wide range of wines from the famous, but somewhat curious Vin Jaune, through to Vin de Paille and Macvin. It's a... read more


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    • Languedoc Roussillon

      For many years, this vast area in the South of France has been a popular summer holiday destination. Now that the quality of the wine has increased dramatically, it is the right time to visit as a... read more


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    • Loire Valley

      The Loire is the longest river in France and wends its way through the area known as Le Jardin de France. Famous for its grand châteaux and for its wines of every colour and style, it is easy to take... read more


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    • Provence

      This region has for long been a draw to both artists and to the jet set. Today it is attracting wine lovers too, as producers move beyond making cheap and cheerful rosé to producing some serious... read more


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    • Rhone Valley

      For everyone who loves red wines made from the Syrah grape, a visit to the northern Rhône is a must. From vineyards on near vertiginous slopes, some of the finest Syrah wines are produced, as well as... read more


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    • Savoie

      Known mainly to skiers, Savoie vineyards are worth discovering with increasing numbers of wine producers making really interesting, quality wines and a selection of restaurants that promise much more... read more


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    • South West France

      Although the South West doesn't have a romantic ring about it, you will fall in love with the landscapes in this vast region, stretching from south of Bordeaux down the west side of France to the... read more


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