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Charles de Gaulle once remarked, ‘how could one describe a country which has 365 kinds of cheese?' and difficult as it is to describe there is something about this magnificent country which draws millions of ‘Francophiles' back year after year for a taste of la vie française.
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From the chic boulevards of Paris to the sparkling ski slopes of the Alps to the sunlit vineyards and sun-baked beaches of the south this diverse geographical nation has it all.
Who can resist a game of boules in a dusty village square or coffee and croissants in an undiscovered village or perhaps it's a tour of the majestic châteaux of the Loire and Bordeaux that appeals. What about the glamorous jet-set lifestyle of the St Tropez, Cannes and Monaco or a relaxing picnic in Provence where the air is fragrant with wild herbs and lavender. Consider also the lesser-known delights of other regions such as Franche-Comté , Gascony or Berry , deep in the green heart of France – regions firmly rooted to the land, whose sleepy villages offer visitors a chance to sample the true spirit of provincial France .
There is no denying that France is a land of many contrasts, offering an endless choice of enticing destinations, a rich diversity of landscapes, cuisines, climates and peoples, with an exceptional cultural heritage. It's easy to see why the French stay at home for their holidays and why they feel so blessed that they call their country La Belle France .
The sheer physical diversity of France would be hard to exhaust in a lifetime of visits. The landscapes range from the rugged Atlantic coastlines to the soft white beaches of the Mediterranean, from lavender laden fields of Provence to the glaciated peaks of the Alps . Each region looks and feels different, has its own style of architecture, its own characteristic food and often its own dialect.
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