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GETTING TO KNOW
FRANCE

DISCOVER Getting to Know France as the country’s glorious landscapes, which range from alpine peaks to
Ah, la belle France! The world-famous food and wine is as rich and varied

Mediterranean beaches. Each region has its own robust history and a lively,
unique culture that entices many visitors to return again and again.

PARIS Best for
Culture, fashion, nightlife,
PAGE 70 A patchwork of neighbourhoods, Paris is known for literature, romance
its utterly irresistible charm. The historic heart of the
Home to
City of Lights lies on the banks of the Seine, where its
medieval core, the Île de la Cité, still pulses with life. Musée du Louvre, Notre-Dame,
Centre Pompidou, Ste-Chapelle,
Further westwards, the cafés and bohemian bars of Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower,
the Left Bank and world-class art galleries of Tuileries Sacré-Coeur, Cimetière du Père
rub shoulders with iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Lachaise, Musée d’Orsay
Tower and Arc du Triumphe. Beyond the centre, hilly Experience
Montmartre is a fashionable destination for diners Ambling across the Pont
and boutique shoppers, while leafy Cimetière du Père des Arts at sunset
Lachaise is an oasis of calm.

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