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VACATIONS in FRANCE
Vacations France Aquitaine vacations in France Provence Brittany Loire Normandy Auvergne Alsace Burgundy Loire valley Charentes Languedoc vacations in France Centre Champagne-Ardennes Corsica Franche-Compte Ile-de-France vacations in Limousin Lorraine Midi-Pyrenees Paris Pays de la Loire Poitou-Charentes Rhone-Alpes
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Vacations in Alsace - East France - Bas Rhin, Haut Rhin.
Vacations in Alsace and Lorraine, two historic provinces in eastern France are ideally situated for visiting Germany. Until 1648, Alsace and Lorraine was part of the Holy Roman Empire. It wasn't until 1697 that Alsace was added to France by the Treaty of Rijswijck. Lorraine was originally part of the kingdom of Lotharingia, which was divided in 959 into the duchies of Lower (bas) and Upper (Haut) Lorraine. The latter, later became modern Lorraine and was an independent but much fought over duchy. Fighting did not stop until 1766. Between 1871 and 1918, Alsace now the departments of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin and eastern Lorraine, the department of Moselle, were annexed by Germany after the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War. Lorraine's departments are Bas-Rhin and Haut Rhin. Come and spend you vacations in Alsace.
Vacations in Aquitaine - South West France - Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, Pyrenees-Atlantiques. Lying between the Atlantic, the Pyrenees and the Massif Central, vacations in Aquitaine soaked in history. The land of a thousand Chateaux, bastides and fortified towns and Frams, Aquitaine is a region approximately a third the size of south west and was one of the three divisions of ancient GAUL. 500 years of Roman rule saw Aquitaine fall to the Visigoths in the 5th century who in turn were conquered by the Franks in 507. For over two hundred years, the Franks struggled to maintain control over Aquitaine and in 725 it was over run by Muslim conquerors coming up through Spain. Charles Martel, the Frankish leader finally defeated the Muslim invaders in 733, and Aquitaine then formed part of the Carolingian empire. The hundred years war was mostly fought in Aquitaine and when you visit this beautiful area of France, you will understand why. Come and spend your vacations in Aquitaine. Vacations in Auvergne - Central France - Allier, Cantal, Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dome. Vacations in the Auvergne are set amongst lakes, mountains, extinct volcanoes, chestnut forests, rivers and stunning farmland. A vacation paradise. The mountainous region known as the Massif Central lies in the centre of France. This is where the region of the Auvergne is situated, an historic area and former province of central France. Today, the Auvergne consists of the departments of Allier, Cantal, Haute-Loire and the Puy-de-Dôme. The word Auvergne derives its name from the Arverni, a Celtic tribe whose chief, Vercingetorix was defeated by Julius Caesar. It is believed that this region of France has been settled by man longer than anywhere else in France. Come and spend your vacations in the Auvergne. Vacations in Brittany. North West France - Cotes-d'Armor, Finistere, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan. Come and spend your vacations in Brittany, forming the western peninsular of north west France. Brittany is a wonderful area to pass your vacations. The northern coastline is wild with rocky outlets and hidden coves. Southern Brittany has some of the best sandy beaches in France. Brittany (Bretagne) is a region and former province of north western France is made up of the departments of Finistere, Cotes-d'Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine, and Morbihan. If you love seafood, vacations in Brittany are the perfect choice. Vacations in Burgundy. East France - Cote-d'Or, Nievre, Saoen-et-Loire, Yonne. Vacations in Burgundy are a wine lovers dream. Once the Duchy of Burgundy, when you think of vacations, you immediately think of Burgundy wines. Burgundy (Bourgogne) is an historical region of east central France. The region's centre is the rich fertile Rhone and Saone river valleys, where motorways from Paris and the Rhineland to the Mediterranean meet. The elegant city of Dijon is famous the world over as a gastronomic centre and is the historic capital of the region. Burgundy wines, especially the wines from the celebrated Cote d'Or are considered amongst the world's most best. Burgundy is beautiful so come and spend your vacations here. Vacations in Centre - Central France - Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Loiret. Vacations in the Loire Valley in vacation homes nestling in the French countryside. This region of France is at the centre of Loire Valley and has built an enviable reputation throughout the centuries for wine production. The area has an abundance of elegant Chateaux built between the 15th and 18th centuries. Vacation property along with visits to wine producing Chateaux make excellent vacation opportunities. The region of the Centre, is made up of the former provinces of Orléanais, Touraine and Berry and is an administrative region in north central France. Established in 1974, the Centre comprises of 39,150 km2 and a population of over two and a half million people. The Centre, nowadays incorporates six French departments, The Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loiret, and Loir-et-Cher. The regional capital is Orléans, famous for its relationship with Joan of Arc. Come and spend you vacations in the Loire valley. Vacations in Champagne-Ardennes - East France - Ardennes, Aube, Haute-Marne, Marne. Vacations and vacation homes in the Champagne-Ardennes region of France. Champagne is an historic province in the north eastern area of France. The name Champagne is derived from the Latin word Campania, meaning plain. The region of Champagne was absorbed by France in 1314. Champagne is made up from the departments of Ardennes, Marne, Aube, and Haute-Marne and areas of Aisne, Seine-et-Marne, Yonne, and Meuse. It is a generally arid plateau that slopes west toward Paris. Its location has meant that this region has formed battleground over the centuries whenever France has been invaded from the east. The battle of the bulge was fought in the forests of the Ardennes. Come and spend your vacations in Champagne-Ardennes. Vacations in Corsica. Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse. Vacations in Corsica are like nowhere else in France - Vacations in Corsica are unforgettable. Corsica (La Corse) is the fourth largest island (8,680 sq km) resting in the sunny Mediterranean. Corsica lies 170 km south east of mainland France, 97 km west of Italy and is separated from the island of Sardinia by the Bonifacio Strait. A region of France with its own elected assembly, Corsica comprises of two departments the Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud. The majority of the island is a crystalline massif carved over millions of years by the rivers Tavignano, Golo and Gravone, with numerous gorges cutting their way through the mountains. Come and vacation in a property in Corsica. Vacations in Franche-Compte - East France - Doubs, Jura, Haute Saone, Territoire de Belfort. Vacations in the Franche-Compte - reknowned for its magnificent mountain views, high plateaux, crystal clear lakes and tumbling waterfalls. Vacations in the Franche-compte are bereft of tourists who have yet to discover this stunning region. The Franche-Comté is a region in eastern France, and includes most of the French section of the Jura mountains and the plateau of the Saône River. It consists of the departments of Jura, Doubs,Haute-Saone and little known Territoire de Belfort. The huge pine forests of the Jura and the lush pastures, used for stock raising are important to the area's economy. A section of the Jura slopes is planted with grapes. The Franche-Comté is famous for its Gruyère cheese and the manufacture of watches and clocks. Come and spend your vacations in Franche-Compte. Vacations in Ile-de-France. - Paris - Essonne, Seine-et-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Yvelines. Vacations in Paris and the Ile-de-France provide an eclectic choice of history, culture, theatre, romance, cuisine and nature. Ile-de-France is home to Paris, the most visited European vacation capital. Street plans and urban development of Paris are sub-divided into two sections by the river Seine and connected by 31 bridges. The main street layout is the result of the 19th-century plan of Baron Georges Haussmann, (effected between 1853 and 1870) who was Prefect under Napoleon III. He designed the streets and boulevards so that focused on the architectural landmarks throughout the city. Vacations in Paris are for lovers. Vacations in Languedoc-Roussillon - South West France - Aude, Gard, Herault, Lozere, Pyrenees-orientales. Vacations in the Languedoc-Roussillon have a French-Spanish-Italian feel to them due to historical influences. Languedoc is a historical province of southern France, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the River Rhône to the east. Montpellier and Nimes have long been the leading cities. The southern section of the region, Bas Languedoc, is composed of a low limestone plain. Almost half of all wine produced in France is made here. To the north, in the Cevennes Mountains, sheep farming is the principal rural activity. Come and pass your vacations in Languedoc-Roussillon. Vacations in Limousin - West France - Correze, Creuse, Haute-Vienne. Vacations in the Limousin make an excellent vacation destination if you are seeking a France forgotten in more touristic areas. Limousin is wooded has steep hills and pastures like almost nowhere else in France. Limousin is a province of central France in the north western area of the Massif Central. Lush pastures are used for raising Limousin cattle, one of the leading herds in Europe. Other traditional well known products of the region are Aubusson tapestries and porcelain from Limoges, the historic capital and current regional centre. Come and vacation in the Limousin. Vacations in Lorraine - North East France - Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, Vosges. Vacations in Lorraine always have a Germanic sense of time gone by. No one can vacation in Lorraine without visiting the cities of Nancy and Metz. Nancy, is famous for its Art Nouveau building and Metz is famous for its stunning cathedral amongst other things. Touring vacations in the lush Lorraine countryside or vacations at one of the numerous spas where one can endeavour to relax. Come and vacation property in Lorraine. Vacations in Midi-Pyrenees - South west France - Aveyron, Gers, Haute-Garonne, Haute-Pyrenees, Lot, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne. Vacations in the Midi-Pyrenees an area of outstanding beauty. The mountains of the Pyrenees form a natural border between France and Spain, stretching 435 km from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea. Andorra, nestling in the Pyrenees, straddles the Franco-Spanish border, which follows the crest of the mountain range. The highest peak at 3,404 m is Pico de Aneto, on the Spanish side in the centre of the chain, which have a width of 160 km at their maximum point. Numerous mountain passes are more than 1.5 km high. Railroads only traverse the mountains at either the ends of the range. The rivers rising in the Pyrenees include the Garonne and Adour of France and the EBRO of Spain. Come and stay in a vacation property in the Midi-Pyrenees. Vacations in Nord-Pas-De-Calais - North East France - Nord, Pas-de-Calais. Vacations in the Nord-Pas-De-Calais in the north east of France. Ignored by vacationers on their way to other regions of France, the Nord-Pas-De-Calais is more popular to day with day trippers on booze cruises and commuters to England who have bought properties here. For the bulk of its history the Nord-Pas-De-Calais was an integral part of the state of Flanders, most of which was located in present day Belgium and the Netherlands. Flemish is still spoken by locals in northwest Flanders. From 1668 to 1697, LOUIS XIV slowly gained control of this wealthy region for France. It remained a French province until the French Revolution when it became in 1789 the department of Nord. Come and vacation in the Nord-Pas-De-Calais. Vacations in Normandy - North France - Calvados, Eure, Manche, Orne, Seine-Maritime. Vacations in Normandy have always been popular with Parisians and not without good reason. Fabulous countryside, distinct architecture and first class cuisine are just a few reasons. The historic region of Normandy is situated in northern France along the English Channel between Picardy to the east and Brittany to the west. It is mainly agricultural, producing milk, butter and excellent cheeses, apples, thoroughbred horses; and calvados (apple brandy). Come and pass your vacations in Normandy. Vacations in Pays de la Loire - West France - Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe, Vendee. Come and spend your vacations in the Pays de la Loire in western France. Pays de la Loire is a region of France much loved by those who visit France. Consisting of the departments of the Loire Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe and Vendee with its long sandy beaches. The Pays de la Loire has an area of 32,082 km2 mi2) and a population of over 3,500,000 the regional capital is Nantes. Pays de la Loire has a long coast on the Atlantic Ocean to the west and is bordered by Brittany in the north and Lower Normandy to the north and Poitou-Charentes in the south. Come and spend your vacations in the Pays de la Loire. Vacations in Picardie (Picardy) - North East France - Aisne, Oise, Somme. Vacations in Picardie (Picardy). Picardy is a historical region in northern France that now includes the departments of Aisne, Oise, Pas-de-Calais, and Somme. AMIENS is the regional capital. On Picardy's verdant agricultural land, wheat, sugar beets, and fodder crops are grown. Dairy and beef cattle are bred, and intensive vegetable farming takes place on the drained peat in the valley of the River Somme. Occupied by the Franks during the 5th century, Picardy was broken up between six feudal counts. Later becoming a French province in 1477 and was the target of many invasions from Holland. During World War I it was the scene of protracted trench warfare at the cost of millions of lives. Visiting the war cemeteries is a most humbling experience. Come and vacation in Picardy. Vacations in Poitou-Charentes - West France - Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sevres, Vienne. Vacations in The Poitou-Charentes are for those of you who love gentle landscapes and even gentler past times. The Poitou-Charentes is one of the most popular vacation regions in France. Poitou is a historic region in west central France. The original inhabitants, the Pictavi, a Gallic tribe, were over run in 56 BC by the Romans who integrated the area into Gaul as part of the province of Aquitania. The Visigoths conquered the region in AD 418, but it seized by the Franks in 507. Then in 732, Charles Martel ended the Muslim insertion of western Europe at the Battle of Poitiers. From the 10th to the middle of 12th century, the counts of Poitou were also the dukes of Aquitaine, and the city of Poitiers prospered. In 1152, Poitou fell under English control by the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry II. Come and spend your vacations in the Poitou-Charentes. Vacations in Provence - South East France - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhone, Hautes-Alpes, Var, Vaucluse. Vacations in Provence, the stunning Cote d'Azur, the magnificent French Riviera, Chic St Tropez, elegant Cannes and Nice. The lavender fields and quirky villages of Haute Provence to the qauint fishing harbours on the coast of the Cote d'Azur, Provence is a very popular vacation destination in the South of France. Provence is a historical province in south eastern France stretching half way along the Mediterranean Sea. The region is made up of the departments the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hautes-Alpes, Var, and Vaucluse. Lavender, wine grapes, olives, and rice are mostly grown here. Vacations in Provence are enchanting. Vacations in Rhone-Alpes - South East France - Ain, Ardeche, Drome, Haute-Savoie, Isere, Loire, Rhone, Savoie. Vacations and elegant Ski resorts in the Rhone-Alpes, where the rich and famous come to rub shoulders with each other. A region of diversity like nowhere else in France. Must visit place on your vacation are the gorges of the Ardeche, the Rhone valley and the magnificent French Alps. The history of Rhône-Alpes can be seen in its art, a legacy that testifies to the successive cultures that have lived and thrived here. 20,000 years before the birth of Christ, Magdalenian inhabitants painted a pictorial account of their hunter culture on the walls of the Chauvet Cave which was recently discovered in the Ardèche. Museums like the Musuem at Orgnac l'Aven and the Paleontological Museum in La Voulte have carefully preserved prehistoric man's workshops, habitation and tombs. Come and spend your vacations in the Rhone-Alpes. This is not just a skiing destination this is an all year round venue. |
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