Articles, tagged with "regions of france", page 2
27th October 2010
Provence is a region of south-eastern France on the Mediterranean, covering an area from the French Riviera up to the French Alps. Over the past few years it has become one of the most popular holiday regions of France. One of the most fascinating areas o...
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Author:
Gareth Hoyle
08th September 2010
Mention Burgundy, and the first thing you think of is wine. It is not surprising really, Burgundy wine is famed all over the world and wines such as Chablis and Beaune come from this area of France.
Located in central-eastern France, southeast of Paris...
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Author:
Phil H
07th September 2010
Auvergne is an extensive region of Central France. It is one of the 26 administrative regions of France. Clemont-Ferrand is the capital of the region. Home to two Regional Natural Parks namely the Auvergne Volcanoes Park and the Livradois-Forez Park the r...
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Author:
Phil H
20th August 2010
Aquitaine
Aquitaine comes on the south western part of France. It has Pyrenees mountain range along the Spanish border on south side and Atlantic Ocean on the western portion. It is among 26 regions of France and contains five administrative departmen...
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Author:
Phil H
14th July 2010
Without doubt the most popular months for visiting Europe are July and August. There are a number of reasons for this but the main one is that during the months of July and August for most of Europe you you can be pretty sure that you will get nice sunny ...
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Author:
BrianRS
29th June 2010
Sitting high in the southern French Alps, the third or fourth largest ski area in the country is an amazingly well kept secret, arguments rage as to the size of the ski station itself, however it is agreed to have 250 kilometres of groomed pistes and an a...
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Author:
Roger Dean Bear
07th June 2010
An exotic vacation in one of the alluring regions of France, trust us you don't want to miss this for the world. Take a flight to Bordeaux and lose yourself in the fascinating beauty of this famous wine-producing region. We assure you, there's more to Bor...
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bookingwiz.flights
02nd March 2010
Although possibly not as popular as some other regions of France, the Eastern regions have a great deal to offer for those seeking a camping or self catering holiday in France. In this article we will look at the regions of Rhone Alps, French Comte, and A...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
08th February 2010
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Why not take a holiday or city break in one of the most romantic cities in the world? Visit the Eiffel Tower, look at some art in the world famous Louvre or simply wander the Parisian streets and soak up the...
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directline-holidays.co.uk
01st February 2010
Although there are several regions of the world that produce good quality wine, including Italy, the UK and even sunny California, French wine is considered the most refined and popular and is sought after the world over. Differing variables such as the t...
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Author:
Alan Reed
22nd December 2009
Paris is one of the world's most famed cities with a prominent position in education, entertainment, politics, media, fashion, the arts and sciences. A global cultural and business centre, Paris has maintained its leading status in many fields. It is one ...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
26th October 2009
Grenache noir is the world's most widely planted grape used to make red wine, sometimes made into a stand-alone varietal, frequently as a rosé, but most often as a backbone of red blends.
Used as a component in some Northern Rhône reds, nearly exclusi...
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Author:
wineglasses
20th October 2009
Nice is a coastal paradise tucked in the south of France. French locals regard it as the "la Cote d'Azur" which literally means Blue Coast. This region is now popularly known all over the world as the French Riviera. Nice is a charming city that offers a ...
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Author:
Car Hire Nice
25th September 2009
Perfume is an essence that is produced by combining a variety of fragrant raw materials, essential oils, glue like substances and solvents for emitting sweet smelling odors to the environment and human body. The terminology has evolved from a Latin sound ...
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Author:
Roberto Sedycias
23rd September 2009
If you are tired of the same old cruises in the ocean, why not try one of the spectacular river cruises in France. This is a wonderful way to explore regions of France that are usually overlooked by many people when touring this western country. It is a ...
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Author:
Klik Sail