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The wines of Languedoc-Roussillon

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The wines of Languedoc-Roussillon

Inviting landscapes, a generous terroir, wines with a unique Mediterranean ...accent, products and recipes full of the sun … Languedoc-Roussillon offers gourmets a sumptuous palette of temptations!
The Arena of Nîmes

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The Arena of Nîmes

Located in the south-east of France, the city of Nîmes is home one of the ...world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheatres.
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.

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.

Geography: The west and the north, Hercynian France

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Geography: Hercynian France

The Paris and Aquitaine Basins, but also the Armorican Massif, the Massif ...Central, the Ardennes and the Vosges mountains are all part of “Hercynian” France, Europe’s ancient structures crossed by wide valleys (geological folds from the end of the primary era).
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.
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.
Molière (1622-1673)

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Molière (1622-1673)

As comedies were "made to be played", Molière, in turn comic actor, troupe ...leader, author then King's comedian, remained faithful to the stage until his death during a performance of The Imaginary Invalid on 17 February 1673.
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.
Everything from skiing to admiring the beauty of nature: the French mountains are at the peak of their form

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The French mountains

The French mountains are characterised by the immensity of the ski area. But ...this is far from being the only quality since the mountains offer a huge range of different resorts, activities and landscapes to discover.

International Festival of Photojournalism in Perpignan

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International Festival of ...Photojournalism

Founded in 1989, the year that marked photography's 150th anniversary, with the ...name Visa pour l'image, "the idea was to create a photography festival dedicated entirely to photojournalism, as there had never been one before" (J.-F. Leroy, founding director).
24th International Photojournalism Festival of Perpignan

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24th Visa pour l'image Festival

From 1 to 16 September, Visa pour l'image is celebrating its 24th anniversary. ...Striking reportages, projections and exhibitions await photography lovers.
The fortified city of Carcassonne

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The fortified city of Carcassonne

The City of Carcassonne, an exceptional example of a fortified medieval city, ...played a role of primary importance in the history of the Languedoc region and the south of France.
Féria de Pentecôte: party time in Nîmes!

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Féria de Nîmes

Concerts, bodegas, bullfighting shows… From 23 to 28 May 2012, Nîmes ...celebrates its 60th Féria de Pentecôte.
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