Destination Western France

Discover magical Western France. Western France draws visitors to admire the stunning chateaux of the Loire Valley, and to enjoy the sun, sea and sand on some of the finest beaches of Europe. The astronomically significant megalithis of Carnac suggest habitation of the area dating back 6000 years.

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» Destination Bretagne

There are several airports in Bretagne serving destinations in France and England. TGV train services link the region with cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseilles, and Lille in other regions of France. In addition there are ferry services that take passengers, vehicles and freight to Ireland, England and the Channel Islands …

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» Destination Centre

The main feature of Centre is the Loire Valley. It includes the rich, fertile valleys of the Loire River and its tributaries: Cher, Indre, Loiret, etc. It is in Centre that are located the famous chateaux of the Loire Valley, which attract many tourists to the region …

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» Destination Normandy

The historical Duchy of Normandy was a formerly independent duchy occupying the lower Seine area, the Pays de Caux and the region to the west through the Pays d'Auge as far as the Cotentin Peninsula. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region …

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