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Centre : on the road of the châteaux
Centre : on the road of the châteaux
Henri IV (1553-1610)

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Henri IV (1553-1610)

The first king of the Bourbon Dynasty and one of the most popular kings of ...France, Henry IV of France took the decision to abjure Protestantism. He was crowned in Chartres (25th February 1594) and signed the Edict of Nantes (13th April 1598) which led to the end of the Wars of Religion. Peace had finally come to unified France.
Overview of the geography of France

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Geography of France

From the mainland to its overseas territories, France has an extraordinary ...natural heritage full of contrasts and a large variety of landscapes. Mountain ranges, plains, rivers, islands…All this and more to discover in our overview of the geography of France.

Museums in the regions

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Museums in the regions

The leading country in cultural wealth, France’s artistic attractions extend ...far beyond Paris. Visit some of the biggest museums in the region through these slide shows.
The castles of the Loire Valley

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The castles of the Loire Valley

The history of the castles of the Loire Valley is closely linked to that of the ...Kings of France. Embark on a discovery of the most prominent castles of the Loire Valley, a natural region listed as Unesco World Heritage.
Regional specialities

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Regional specialities

A gastronomic country par excellence, France is rich with regional specialities ...that are part of its global reputation. Discover the main recipe of every region in France.
France, dream destination for river tourism

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River tourism

France can be discovered by water, thanks to its 6,700 km of developed rivers ...and canals. It has the largest network of waterways in Europe.
The huge selection of sweets and confectionery available in France

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Sweets and confectionery available in ...France

France boasts over 600 varieties of regional confectionery: boiled sugar candy ...and lollypops, gumdrops, fruit jellies, marzipan, pastilles, chewing-gums, nougats, marshmallow, candied fruit, and many more, each with its own particular history.
The 9th Chartres en Lumières event runs from 21 April to 15 September 2012

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Chartres en Lumières

Now approaching its tenth year, the free Chartres en Lumières event puts on an ...amazing light show to show off the wonderful heritage of Chartres.
Cosmetic Valley: the world's number one perfume and cosmetics chain

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Cosmetic Valley – a Competitive Hub

What do Guerlain lipstick, Yves Saint Laurent perfume and Clarins day cream have ...in common? All three products come from the Cosmetic Valley competitive hub – the world's number one supply centre for perfumes and cosmetics.

The International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire

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Chaumont Garden Festival

Wander from one garden to another guided by the different worlds of plants ...proposed by designers architects and landscape gardeners from all over the world.
Ma France

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Ma France

Internet users are invited to share their photos of France.

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.
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

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Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

At the heart of the Touraine region, le Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is built on an ...island in the middle of the Indre River. This jewel of the French Renaissance was built under the reign of King Francis I. Spectacular views of the carved stone facade, reflected in the water, can be enjoyed from the majestic landscaped garden.
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