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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 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).
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.

Winter sports: the white gold economy

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The white gold economy

With its wide variety of resorts, today France is a world leader in winter ...tourism, with 10 million visitors and 7 million practitioners of skiing, including 2 million from abroad.
Ma France

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Ma France

Internet users are invited to share their photos of France.

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.