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Netherlands
                                                         London •        NORTH SEA
                                                       
                                                                     Strait of Dover   Lille •  Belgium  Germany
                                                            United Kingdom

                                                       English Channel
                                                                          •  Amiens      Luxembourg
                                                                  Rouen •
                                                                                  •  Reims
                                                                       Paris •                    •  Strasbourg  
                                                                                               •  Colmar



                                                                Tours • •  Amboise     •  Dijon
                                                              
                                                                                                    Switzerland
                                                                          FRANCE

                                                                                      •  Lyon                 Italy

                                                Bay of Biscay
                                                       Bordeaux •
                                                     

                                                                                                     •
                                                                                  Avignon  •        Monaco
                                                                                                       Monte Carlo
                                                                 Toulouse •   Montpellier  Aix-en-Provence  •  •    •  Nice    LIGURIAN
                                                                                                            SEA
                                                               
                                                           Lourdes •  •  Carcassonne  • Marseille •  Cannes
                                                                                   Gulf of Lion                •  Bastia
                                                     Spain
                                                                    Andorra               MEDITERRANEAN SEA  Corsica
                                                                                                        Ajaccio •
                                     INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT                                               Bonifacio •

            FRANCE


            With acclaimed art museums, elegant boulevards, romantic châteaux and mouth-watering food and wine, France is a
            cultural mecca waiting to be explored. Discover charming villages, meandering rivers, and expansive vineyards. Explore
            the villages of Provence and bask in the sun with a crisp rosé in the French Riviera.


                    EIFFEL TOWER                      ARC DE TRIOMPHE                          LOUVRE
                         PARIS                               PARIS                               PARIS
            No visit to Paris is complete without visiting   Built in honour of those who fought for   The Louvre Museum is one of the finest
            the famous Eiffel Tower. Take the glass lift   France during the Napoleonic Wars, the    art galleries in the world. Showcasing
            to the top for panoramic views over Paris or   Arc de Triomphe is the iconic symbol of   35,000 works of art from Egyptian and
            climb the steps to the first and second floor   Paris. Admire the arch from ground level or   Greek antiquities to da Vinci’s masterpieces
            to enjoy a French culinary experience at one   climb to the top for spectacular panoramic   including the Mona Lisa, The Louvre is the
            of the restaurants.                 views over the city.                pinnacle of French culture.


                   FAMOUS WINES                      MONT SAINT-MICHEL                     FRENCH RIVIERA
                 CHAMPAGNE & BORDEAUX                      NORMANDY                      SAINT-TROPEZ & CANNES
            Sprinkled with charming towns and   Jutting out from the sea, discover the   With 115 kilometres of stunning coastline
            breathtaking landscapes, the famous   magnificent and dramatic Abbey of Mont   stretching along the southeast of France,
            wine regions in the Loire Valley are simply   Saint-Michel in Normandy. Be transported   the French Riviera has sparkling blue water,
            stunning. Sip rich deep reds in Bordeaux,   back to the Middle Ages as you explore the   stylish resorts and super yachts. Rent a
            Burgundy or Cotes du Rhone and of course,   rock-top medieval abbey and the narrow   beach lounger for the day in Saint-Tropez
            bubbles in Champagne.               alleys below.                       or go celebrity spotting in Cannes.



                   CHAMPS ÉLYSÉES                  CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES                  WWI BATTLEFIELDS
                         PARIS                             VERSAILLES                           SOMME
            Nearly two kilometres in length, the    A short drive from the city of Paris, Château   Remains of trenches, cemeteries and
            Champs Élysées is truly a picture-perfect   de Versailles is one of the most famous   memorials are a constant reminder of the
            avenue. A stroll on the avenue offers an   palaces in the world. Explore its grand   pain suffered at the Somme Battlefields over
            opportunity to browse luxury fashion brands.   gardens, Royal Apartments, the Hall of   100 years ago. Discover some of the main
            On a budget? Not to worry. The avenue   Mirrors and the Museum of the History    battle sites on The Remembrance Trail and
            also has plenty of affordable brands.   of France.                      see the Thiepval Memorial.



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