Loire-Atlantique
The Loire-Atlantique boasts 68km of coastline with authentic ports - such as Pornic, le Croisic, Pornichet. Here you can embark for the islands of Houat or Belle-Ile. Nantes is the capital of the Loire-Atlantique combines heritage and dynamism, with Art-Nouveau squares, churches & museums and chic bars and restaurants. Inland there are parks, gardens, rivers & forests and other activities such as canoeing, playing golf on one of the department's 9 courses. 
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| 29/09/2011 Freedom of the city of London for ABTOF Member |
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| 07/12/2011 Winning article - Online |
The winning article from the online category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Sharron Livingston
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| 07/12/2011 Winning article - Magazines |
Winner of the magazine category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Eve Kerswill
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| 24/08/2011 Le Weekend 20 & 21 August 2011 |
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| 02/11/2010 Collection of Snippets from ABTOF members 1st Nov |
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Rockomotives Vendôme
October - November
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Vendôme
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| Forget Glastonbury, in France all the cool kids hang out at the Rockomotives Festival, an event where electro meets hip hop and big names clash with up and coming bands in a week-long celebration of music. |
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Journées du Potager - Villandry
September
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Château de Villandry - Indre et Loire
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Villandry is a beautiful Renaissance chateau with tiers of stunning gardens. Over the weekend, the knowledgeable gardeners are on hand to offer expert tips to visitors enjoying some of the most beautiful gardens in France.
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La Fête des Amoureux
14 February
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St-Valentin, Indre
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This Valentine's Day, take your loved one to the only French Village named after the saint himself. Each year the village of St-Valentin, in central France, celebrates romance with a festival of feasting and flowers. |
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Joan of Arc Festival
April - May (Annual)
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Orléans
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| Orléans is famous for the siege of 1428-1429 during the Hundred Years' War, when Joan of Arc helped liberate the city. Every year, the city celebrates with a succession of shows, parades and historical living epics. |
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Fantastic Flowers in the Loire Valley
April - October
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Chaumont sur Loire - Loire Valley
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| Every year the lush green hills of Chaumont-sur-Loire host the International Garden Festival. |
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VFB Holidays French Town & Country Hotels Short Break
4 days/3 nights from £111pp. Self-drive break inc. ferry travel. Stay in 2,3 or 4 star hotel (B+B)
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Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours
Enjoy fine wine & food on our special tours.Try 25 different champagnes in 1 weekend!
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Grape Escapes
Grape Escapes are the leading wine tour company specialising in the premium regions of France, especially Champagne. We provide a range of short breaks incorporating wine tasting and gourmet dining.
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Inntravel Cycling Holidays
Leisurely self-guided holidays for easy to moderate cycling in France.
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European Waterways
Six nights of pampered luxury with gourmet meals; fine wines; daily excursions to vineyards, chateaux and markets and daily gentle cruising. Cabins are ensuite and air-conditioned.
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Francophiles Exploring France
Accompanied cultural luxury coach tours to regions of France
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