The Limousin region is situated in central France. It is a mainly rural area and outside the major cities it is like turning back time to a quieter and sedate way of life.

In the north of the region – there are two departments Creuse and Haute-Vienne. The “wetlands” to the north of Limoges is defined by the many lakes – perhaps as many as 1000 – some with artificial beaches and plenty of activities for residents and tourists. Rivers wind their way through gently undulating countryside and into sleepy market towns. An area full of traditions; if you love the outdoors you are going to like the Limousin: fishing, rambling, sailing or just enjoying a quiet coffee in one of the market town cafes. You will return home after your holiday relaxed and wanting to return again!

To the south the Correze is more rugged as it climbs up onto the Massif Central. The south-west borders Dordogne and is popular.

In the Summer, there are many sunny days and warm temperatures. The region is green so expect some rain – winters can be cold, wet and sharp but the long summers are a delight.

Access is good. There are flights to Limoges airport and the A20 motorway runs north-south across the region – linking the channel ports in the North and the Med coast to the south. From Calais, you can drive to the region in about 6 hours.

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		Lower Normandy
		Upper Normandy

Normandy offers a patchwork landscape of lush rolling verdant countryside, quaint fishing villages, ancient stone chateaux, thatched cottages, half timbered farmhouses and orchards. It is one of the most historic and interesting areas of France.

The Manche channel coast offers long sandy beaches with many rock pools which children love so much. Many of the popular beaches have lifeguards in attendance. Municipal beaches often have a children’s play area where there are organised games, trampolines, and many other activities.

Etretat is the prettiest seaside resort of the so called Cote d’Albatre between Le Havre and Dieppe and is flanked by dramatic chalk cliffs. However, there are many charming coves and beaches between there and Fecamp.

The spectacular famous Mont St. Michel guards the boundary between Normandy and Brittany and is certainly a must to visit. This ancient Christian Church and fortress is built on rocks where the Archangel Michael is said to have appeared in 708 AD. The crowds of today however must rival the scenes of the ancient pilgrimages except that today’s traveler arrives by car and coach instead of by foot and mule. It is best to arrive either early or late in the day in the summer months of July and August, or choose quieter times of the year.

The area is also renowned for its gastronomy!

Links to Regions and attractions in the Area
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	Official Normandy Site – in English
	Vernon & Giverny – Monet Garden’s and details of a beautiful area
	Region at a glance
	Rouen and environs

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The Languedoc-Roussillon region lazes its way along the Med coast from the Spanish border to the Camargue. It is well servred by airports at Carcassonne, Perpignan, Nimes, and Montpellier – and more coming. If you fancy a long drive – about 12 hours from Calais to Perpignan – autoroutes all the way!

Enjoy the slow life in this beautiful region – from spectacular views atop the Pyrenees to relaxing on the miles of sandy beaches, there is a holiday waiting for you!

From the charm of Montpellier (France’s most popular city) to small rustic villages, there is plenty for you to enjoy. There are miles of history too! Even the wine is getting acknowledge – so spend some time supping, wining and dining – no better than under the trees at Beziers after a day in the countryside.

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Paris is the capital of France and the country’s largest city.

It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region. Paris is located in the north-bending arc of the river Seine and includes two islands, the Île Saint-Louis and the larger Île de la Cité, which form the oldest part of the city.

Paris is the most popular tourist destination in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year. There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world famous institutions and popular parks.

Famous Landmarks:
Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the twelfth century Notre Dame cathedral on the Île de la Cité, the nineteenth century Eiffel Tower, and the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe. The Eiffel Tower was a “temporary” construction by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exposition but the tower was never dismantled and is now an enduring symbol of Paris. It is visible from many parts of the city as are the Tour Montparnasse skyscraper and the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur on the Montmartre hill.

Must Visit:

• Place de la Bastille a district of great historical significance, not only for Paris, but for the whole of France. Because of its historical value the square is often used for political demonstrations, including the massive anti-CPE demonstration of March 2006.
  

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• Champs-Élysées (8th arrondissement, right bank) is a seventeenth century garden-promenade turned avenue connecting the Concorde and Arc de Triomphe.It is one of the many tourist attractions and a major shopping street of Paris.
• Place de la Concorde is at the foot of the Champs-Élysées, built as the “Place Louis XV”, site of the infamous guillotine. The Egyptian obelisk is Paris’ oldest monument. Nearby Place Vendôme is famous for its fashionable and deluxe hotels (Hotel Ritz and Hôtel de Vendôme) and its jewellers. Many famous fashion designers have had their salons in the square.
• Le Marais is the trendy Right Bank district. It is a very culturally open place.
• Montmartre is a historic area on the Butte, home to the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Montmartre has always had a history with artists and has many studios and cafés of many great artists in that area.
• Montparnasse  is a historic Left Bank area famous for artists studios, music halls, and café life.
• L’Opéra is the area around the Opéra Garnier is a home to the capital’s densest concentration of both department stores and offices. A few examples are the Printemps and Galeries Lafayette grands magasins (department stores), and the Paris headquarters of financial giants such as Crédit Lyonnais and American Express.

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One of the favourite destinations with great landscapes – whether you are on the coast (surfer’s paradise) or lazying in the Dordogne countryside, there is something to enjoy for the whole family!

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Perhaps the most chic region of France – the playground of the rich and famous. From the well-known resorts of Cannes, Nice, St Tropez, Ste Maxime (to mention but a few!) through to Peter Mayle’s Luberon, there is something for all families to enjoy. You are almost guaranteed sun in this region.

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One of the one of the most beautiful regions in France – wild rugged coastlines with glorious sandy beaches. Inland the landscape is very varied from rolling rural fields, and large lakes to wild remote hills.

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