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Pays de la Loire

Pays de la Loire : a place with a thousand and one faces
Pays de la Loire : a place with a thousand and one faces
The Le Mans 24 Hours race

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The Le Mans 24 Hours race

Since 1923, the Le Mans 24 Hours has been an essential feature of international ...motor sport. The bonuses this year are the technological innovations and a fascinating duel between two of the world's greatest motor manufacturers.
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.
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.
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.
Puy du Fou

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Puy du Fou

The Puy du Fou: not just famous for its sound and light shows, especially the ...famous Cinéscénie and its 1,200 actors on a 23-hectare stage, but a number one theme park destination too.
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.

Vendée Globe: a non-stop solo round-the-world race.

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Vendée Globe 2012-2013

On 10 November 2012, twenty yachtsmen set sail from Les Sables d'Olonne for the ...7th Vendée Globe – the biggest solo race in the world, which takes place every four years.
Le Voyage à Nantes, between 15 June 2012 and 19 August 2012

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Voyage à Nantes

The Voyage à Nantes runs between 15 June and 19 August 2012 - an art trail for ...exploring the city, its secrets and mysteries in a fun and poetic way. A fascinating walk through the Old City of the Ile de Nantes, taking you right round the estuary.
Écomusée of Saint-Nazaire

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Écomusée of Saint-Nazaire

Saint-Nazaire, between land and sea, has experienced an epic history. Bombed and ...then rebuilt, it has since been devoted to manufacturing remarkable vessels. Its urban, historic and port heritage is worth experiencing. Take a journey through its history at the ÉcoMusée
The ocean liner France comes to the Piscine in Roubaix

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“Ocean Liner France” exhibition

Until 20 May 2012, the Piscine, the Museum of Art and Industry of Roubaix, takes ...us back to the heyday of this French passenger liner.
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