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Nantes
September 3, 2008
By France.com
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Nantes is the capital of the north-western French region of Pays de la Loire. It has strong historical connections with the adjoining region of Brittany, and is the historical capital of the region (though not its official capital since the days of Napoleon).
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September 3, 2008
By France.com
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Nice (pronounced like the English word "niece") is a large city in France on the French Riviera. It is a popular destination for vacationers both young and old, with something to offer nearly everyone.
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0 Read MoreNancy
September 3, 2008
By France.com
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Nancy is a city in the Lorraine region of (eastern) France.
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Major train lines include:
- Paris – Nancy : 2h40 (1h30 by TGV)
- Strasbourg – Nancy : 1h15
- Dijon – Nancy : 2h30
The TGV is scheduled to arrive in June 2007, decreasing these times significantly (if you're willing to pay the higher price).
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!st visit to paris
September 1, 2008
By France.com
My family plans to visit Paris second week of December.. our first time here..how is the weather by that time? are sites such as versailles and louvre open ? does anyone have suggestions? thnx…joey a.
2 Read MoreBrest
September 1, 2008
By France.com
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Brest is a city on the west Altantic coast of France. It has a long history of navigation. There are very large tides here.
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0 Read MoreDijon
September 1, 2008
By France.com
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Dijon is the capital of the eastern French region of Burgundy (Bourgogne).
Dijon is perhaps best known for its mustard (named after the town) which is still produced locally, but it is also one of the most beautiful cities in France, having avoided being devastated by bombing in WWII.
0 Read MoreToulouse
September 1, 2008
By France.com
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Toulouse is a city in southwestern France, near the Pyrenees, in the Midi-Pyrenees region, half way between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
0 Read More36 Hours in Biarritz
August 30, 2008
By France.com
THE glitz may have migrated to the French Riviera, but Biarritz doesn’t need it. The posh seaside town in southwest France is enjoying a renaissance, as people discover the appeal of this aristocratic resort on the Bay of Biscay where worlds collide and expectations are upended. Once the reigning vacation spot for Europe’s noble and gentry classes, Biarritz’s golden shores are now shared by everyone from bronze beauties in designer sandals to drop-out surfers in frayed flip-flops. Even the languages are mixed up. Walk into any of the town’s creaky old bars, and the patrons might strike up a conservation by saying a few words in rapid-fire French, Spanish, English or even Basque, the local language that, like the resort, is in a class by itself.
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August 28, 2008
By France.com
Caen is the capital of the Basse-Normandie region and Calvados département of northern France. Population 115,000. Caen is a college city, very active. In summer, tourists (mainly British and German) gather in Normandy for WWII remains and the Memorial for peace. Caen is a modern […]
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