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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.

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.

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.
Ma France

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Ma France

Internet users are invited to share their photos of France.

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.
The most beautiful villages of France

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The most beautiful villages of France

Created in 1982, the Plus Beaux Villages de France association brings together ...rural villages in the country that have been officially recognised as having the most outstanding architectural and natural heritage.