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Zones touristiques
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- Anjou
- Aquitaine
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- Armagnac
- Astarac
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- AUX ALENTOURS
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- CHINON ET SAINT BENOIT LA FORET ET CRAVANT LES COTEAUX
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- La Montagnette
- LA RIVE GAUCHE DE LA VIENNE
- La Route des Vins
- La Saintonge
- Lac d'Annecy
- Languedoc Roussillon
- Le Chemin des Dames
- Le Dauphiné
- Le Lyonnais
- LE MASSIF JURASSIEN
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- Le Val de Saire
- LE VERON ET CHOUZE SUR LOIRE
- Les Flandres
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- Limousin
- Lomagne
- Lorraine
- Luberon
- Mantois et vallée de Seine
- Marais poitevin
- Marne la Vallée et ses environs
- Massif de Saint-Thierry et Vallée de l'Ardre
- Meaux
- Melun et ses environs
- Mercantour
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- Pays de Gex
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- Périgord
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- Picardie
- Plaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
- Plaine de Versailles
- Poitou
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- Rhônes-Alpes
- Ria d'Etel
- Rochefort Océan le pays de Fort Boyard
- Save
- Sologne
- Station des Aravis
- SUD AUXOIS - VALLEE DE L'OUCHE
- Touraine
- Val de Saône Vingeanne
- Vallée de la Creuse
- Vallée de la Marne
- Vallées d'Aure et du Louron
- Vanoise
- Vercors
- Vésubie
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Discover la France
Whatever region of France you choose, there is always a wildlife park, a zoo, an aquarium or an educational farm, where you can discover, perhaps for the first time, curious or majestic animals, whether they are domestic or from other countries. There are also nature reserves, marshes, sensitive natural areas, ornithological observatories, most of which are accessible with an experienced guide.
In all these places, the vegetation is generally superb and the routes are punctuated with picnic areas and information panels. It is also possible to get up close and personal with certain species by immersing yourself in their enclosures. Each season is marked by its share of animations of all kinds, sometimes spectacular, of educational workshops, always adapted to the age of the participants. All of this completes the visits perfectly and intelligently.
The 12 keywords en France
Aperitif
The aperitif (or apéritif in good French) is sacred! Just before the meal, the French get together to have a drink with friends or family. It is the most convivial moment. And each region has its favorite drink: pastis in the South, beer in the North, kir and cocktails of all kinds everywhere else. Cheers!
Baguette
Like the beret on the head, the baguette of bread under the arm symbolizes the panoply of the French. Crunchy and golden, the French baguette is an integral part of everyday life, ideal for making sandwiches. It is currently being considered for inclusion in UNESCO's Intangible Heritage of Humanity list. Everyone to the bakery!
Kiss
Here is a greeting ritual that may surprise you. When you know someone, you don't hesitate to slap them on both cheeks to greet each other. But as we don't like to do like everyone else, the number of kisses varies according to the region: 1, 2, 3 or 4. After the health crisis of 2020, the peck is gradually taking its place.
Gallic cock
The Gallic rooster is one of the emblems of France and, since antiquity, of Gaul. The Gallic rooster disappeared over time before reappearing in the 16th century as a royal symbol. Then, it became the symbol of the Republic. Represented for a time on the buttons of the Republican Guard, it is still present on church towers and sports shirts.
Human Rights
Cock-a-doodle-doo! France is the country of human rights for having signed the first Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen in 1789. Inspired by the American Declaration of Independence (1776) and the spirit of the Enlightenment, it has been a reference ever since. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is its legacy.
French Touch
An English expression for an electro trend born in France in the 1990s. The French Touch gave its letters of nobility to the French house music. And it makes the electronic music made in France shine all over the world. Among its representatives, let us quote Daft Punk, Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, Laurent Garnier or Justice
Haute couture
French elegance and haute couture are ambassadors for France. Today, 16 French labels are stamped with the "haute couture" appellation, regulated since 1945, including Dior, Chanel, Gaultier and Givenchy. The fashion shows where the designers present their collections are the greatest moments in international fashion.
Hexagon
The term designates and symbolizes the continental part of metropolitan France, in reference to its geographical shape which can be inscribed in a hexagon composed of three land sides and three sea sides. It is frequently used to refer to France. It is also, graphically, a hexagon that represents France.
Marianne
Allegorical figure of France, Marianne with the Phrygian cap symbolizes the French Republic. It is the icon of democracy and freedom, present in all the town halls of the country. Her sculpture in Triumph of the Republic adorns the Place de la Nation (Paris). It is found in the painting of Delacroix Liberty guiding the people.
Marseillaise
National anthem, the Marseillaise is the patriotic song of the revolutionaries of the French Revolution, partly signed Rouget de Lisle. This song has been taken up and adopted by many revolutionaries throughout the world and has Italian, Russian, Spanish and Chilean versions, not to mention numerous interpretations and parodies.
Moliere
Actor and writer whose 400th birthday is in 2022, Molière gave his name to the French language because he handled it with rare talent in all registers. His plays are the most famous in the French repertoire and his characters, from Les Précieuses ridicules to Tartuffe, are very popular.
Region
Drawing a portrait of France is not an easy task, as it is a varied palette of landscapes and cultures. Each region has its own history, specialties, dialect and accent. And the inhabitants are proud of it! Alsatians, Bretons, Basques, Corsicans...: strong regional identities that make the character of this beautiful country!
You are from here, if...
You find that French wines and cheeses are the best in the world.
Your Sunday lunch with your family extends into the afternoon.
Every summer, you assiduously follow the Tour de France.
You enjoy the fragrances of the great French houses.
You like to eat and drink well and are able to talk about food while you eat
You always find a good reason to grumble!
You like to drink coffee quietly on the terrace
You are very discreet about money and do not like to talk about it
You are romantic, appreciate or practice chivalry and why not marivaudage...
You can speak as a connoisseur of wines, grape varieties, food/wine pairings
You like fresh baguettes and croissants for breakfast that you don't hesitate to dip in your coffee or tea.
You proudly wear a sailor's jacket in all seasons and in all places.
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