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DISCOVER Getting to Know France THE RHÔNE VALLEY Best for

Outstanding food and wine,
AND FRENCH ALPS
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spa towns, winter sports
The mighty River Rhône makes its majestic descent
Home to
from the snowcapped peaks of the Alps through the
Lyon, Grenoble
fertile plains and farmland of eastern France. Long a unspoiled landscapes, historic
vital artery between north and south, all along its banks, Experience
you’ll find the vineyards of the renowned Beaujolais The local flavours and foodie
and Côtes du Rhone, and the ravishing, art-filled city of flights of fantasy of Lyon’s
thriving restaurant scene
Lyon, which is France’s undisputed gastronomic capital.
Chic resorts in the French Alps offer a dazzling array of
winter sports, or you could take the waters in one of
the charming historic spa towns.

POITOU AND
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Sublime beaches, the world’s finest
brandy, pilgrim paths and timeless
villages are all found in this beautiful
region. Dramatic cliffs, islands and vast
sandy beaches dot the magnificent
Atlantic coastline, a paradise for sailors
and watersports’ enthusiasts. Bordeaux,
home to world-renowned wine châ teaux,
has a pulsing restaurant scene. Inland is
a different story, with medieval villages
and forests providing a tranquil escape.
Best for
Glorious beaches, world-class wine,
lush countryside, traditional villages
Home to
Poitiers, Bordeaux
Experience
Touring the celebrated wine
châteaux of Bordeaux

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