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What to eat in Bordeaux, Aquitaine and Gascony

World famous for its wine, Bordeaux is also something of a foodie paradise. Read on to discover what to eat in Bordeaux, Aquitaine and Gascony.

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Fongrave – A Perfect French Village

Fongrave, situated on the River Lot in Nouvelle Aquitaine is a perfect France village, with centuries of history and a river side to die for.

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Notre Dame isj ust one of the iconic sights to see from the Seine on a trip to Paris

The 5 iconic Paris sights you can see best from the River Seine

Paris is always busy! So we’ve brought you five iconic Paris sights best seen from the River Seine. All aboard, this is Paris made easy.

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Port Lalande – Jewel of the Lot

Port Lalande is the place to buy a boat and explore the Lot river, one of the most beautiful waterways in France, Fabulous for fishing too.

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12 best gardens and parks in Paris

Paris may not rank as one of Europe’s greenest cities, but the City of Light still boasts ~480 parks and gardens – we’ve picked the best 12.

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Route des Grands Crus – a guide

The Route des Grands Crus is a 60km tourist route through Burgundy’s vineyards. Explore the famous wine route between Dijon and Santenay.

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Best Things To See & Do In France

193 things everyone who loves France must see, do & experience

Will you ever tire of France? This is just the beginning of the best things to see and do in France. Join us for a tour de force.

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Canal du Midi (Carcassonne) – Montolieu

Wonderful bookshops and book villages in Burgundy and by the Canal du Midi. Cuisery, La Charité, Montolieu near Carcassonne and Le Somail.

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Canal de Garonne – Château de Roquetaillade

Founded by Emperor Charlemagne, in the same family for 700 years, the magnificent chateau-castle was also partly restored by Viollet le Duc.

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River Doubs – the Royal Salt Works

The Royal Salt Works, once providing that most precious commodity, salt, lies close to Dole and Besançon, in the heart of Burgundy, France.

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