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Geography: The east and south, the French Alps and Pyrenees

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Geography: The French Alps and Pyrenees

In the south and the east, the landscapes of France become a lot steeper. The ...French Alps and Pyrenees are characterised by plains surrounding high mountains – massifs of powerfully folded and faulted rocks.

The Way of Saint James in France

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The Way of Saint James in France

In order to reach Spain, pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela can ...choose from one of four routes that run through France. Many monuments have been built along these historical roads to welcome the pilgrims.
Wines and labels

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Wines and labels

Nearly 2000 years' worth of history and an extraordinary combination of ...landscapes, expertise and soils... French vineyards fill rich and complex wine lists, and here are some of the key varieties.

Goat cheese

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Goat cheese

Rocamadour, a small round and flat goat cheese, is a designation of one of ...France's unpasteurised whole milk goat cheeses.