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Health/Wellbeing
There are dozens of spas in France, ranging from upscale spa resort hotels to charming small spa villages that have relaxed visitors since the days of the Ancient Romans. Visit the city of Evian and experience the curative waters that have been bottled as drinking water for years. Alternatively, how about to a luxurious spa in Bordeaux where spa treatments and wine are combined? Or maybe you could relax in the thermal spa waters in France's second busiest spa town Aix-les-Bains and gaze at the superb views of the Alpine Mont Blanc? Whether you are looking for some pampering or a rejuvenating break France has many spa options to suit your needs. |
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Walking in Auvergne
Auvergne's immense greenland is peppered with trecks for all ages and experience. All kinds of hiking trails are to be found through the landscape taht has been sculpted through the ages by volcanic eruptions. |
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Cycling in Auvergne
The Volcanic nature of Auvergne has shaped the region in a way that seems perfect for cyclists. Nature parks with remarkable scenic views like the Livradois-Forez park are perfect for a family cycling trip. Cyclists, from the most experienced of riders and downhillers to the family outing, will find that Auvergne has endless options. |
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Health and Wellbeing in Brittany
Brittany has an invigorating marine climate with bracing sea air, excellent for a well deserved break. Breton thalassotherapy centres, acknowledged for the quality of their facilities, offer all advanced treatment techniques exploiting the benefits of the ocean. They set the standards in advanced treatment techniques. |
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Water, A Source of Harmony for the Body
Today's new motto? Healthy of body and of mind. Escape to better recharge your batteries with the revitalising treatments and outstanding water cures, spas, chromo therapy, light therapy and sensual massages. |
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Health and Wellbeing in Loire (Western)
Thalassotherapy: an ocean of well-being
From La Baule to Sables-d’Olonne, the six thalassotherapy centres of the Pays de la Loire pamper your body and shape up your spirit. In search of a break that is both healthy and fun? Each treatment programme is geared to your own needs and preferences. |
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Health and Wellbeing in Provence/Cote D'Azur
Renew your personal balance in a region bathed in sunshine with the Mediterranean at its feet! Many establishments are at your disposal in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur to make your holidays a privileged moment of relaxation, well-being and fitness. |
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Health and Wellbeing
Lorraine’s spa towns provide twofold benefits – health and relaxation in high-quality natural surroundings. In Amnéville, the most recent of the spas, the water drawn from the natural spring 900m below ground level gushes out at temperatures of more than 41° C. |
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Spas in Alsace
Recharge your Batteries in Thermal Baths
In a landscape of hills, vineyards and forests, Alsace has spa sites offering modern facilities and custom or beauty treatments. The special characteristics of its waters help you to regain your health. |
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Natural Healers in Brittany
Seawater
Seawater is rich in living matter and concentrates many mineral salts and trace elements beneficial to the human body. Phytoplankton and zooplankton present in large quantities possess the specific ability to synthesize antibiotic and anti-viral substances. |
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Hydrotherapy in Midi-Pyrénées
Boosted by constant quality research, hydrotherapy in the Midi-Pyrenees embodies the alliance between hydrotherapy, which is well known for its effectiveness, modern medicine and highly technical know-how.
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The Order of the Day
Several of Lorraine’s spa towns put the accent fairly and squarely on fitness but also attract visitors for their architecture. One such is Plombières-les-Bains, the “town of a thousand balconies”. |
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Health and Wellbeing in Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes has a splendid oceanic side rich in options to relieve and rest you. It offers through natural means thalassotherapy, using the natural springs and sea water materials to create a system to increase well-being. |
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Nature Reserves in Provence/Cote D'Azur
In this mosaic of landscapes, you can choose to ride a horse in the wild pools of the Camargue, admire the underwater depths on a dive off the island of Port Cros, follow the bicycle trails in the Luberon, or hike through the Verdon countryside. |
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Hydrotherapy in Auvergne
Auvergne is the most important region for hydrotherapy treatment in France. Every year its 10 resorts welcome nearly 70,000 curists making Auvergne a major European health centre. The spa centres of Vichy, Le Mont-Dore, Saint-Nectaire, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Châtel-Guyon, La Bourboule, Royat-Chamalières, Chaudes-Aigues, Néris-les-Bains and Bourbon-l’Archambault, together make up a unique group. |
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Saines Saveurs Bourgogne, Naturally Good
In November 2005, Burgundy made an innovative move by launching 'Saines Saveurs, Naturally good in Burgundy'. This new label is a commitment from Burgundy's catering professionals to provide healthy natural foods wherever possible. |
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Nature and Leisure Pursuits in Burgundy
Burgundy's green spaces are ideal for a range of leisure pursuits and getting close to nature. The beautiful landscape is ideally suited for hiking, horse riding, golf cycling and even hot air balooning for those looking for a bit of adventure. |
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Burgundy Gastronomy
Burgundy is one of the leading gastronomic regions in the world so why not build your holiday in Burgundy around the local food. |
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Wines and Vineyards in Burgundy
You can't think about Burgundy without thinking about its famous wines. Today the vineyards of Burgundy cover an area of some 27,000 hectares divided into 5 main growing areas. |
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Nature Watch in Brittany
Brittany is famous for its coastal marshes. The marshes are formed in depressions, behind a coastal belt of sand or stones, or a manmade dyke. The degree of salinity of the water varies depending on infiltration of the sea and affects the vegetation and the fauna. |
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Climbing in Provence/Cote D'azur
Climbers can devote themselves to their favourite pastime in total safety at several sites with full amenities. They come from all over the world to conquer the steep walls. The ones in Verdon, for example, have no fewer than 933 routes. |
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Flying High in Provence/Cote D'Azur
Make your debut in the air, discover the sensations of flying, learn to master piloting techniques, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur pulls out all the stops for everyone to share in the experience of flying. |
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See Alsace from the Air
Discover the Alsatian plain at first hand, get a bird's eye view of the Vosges Forest or glide across the vineyards... There are many excellent reasons to discover Alsace from the air.
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Caves in Franche-Comté
Journey to the Centre of the Earth 4,500 caves or chasms, which in this region often go by the name of 'baumes' or 'puits' are known to sports lovers, such as the Verneau caves in the Lison valley, for example are considered to form the world's longest post-siphon network (28,000 m). |
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| News |
What's happening in France? |
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| 15/12/2007 Recharge your batteries in Brittany |
After the stress and rich food during the weeks leading up to Christmas, a 50 minute flight across the channel to Brittany situated on the west coast of France can restore your body and mind.
Leave all the stresses and strains behind and discover the mystical, heritage rich region of Brittany with its year round mild climate, listen to the sound of the ocean and breathe in the fresh, salty air for as little as £100 per person on half board including treatments and excluding flights
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| 15/12/2007 Eurostar: small wonders are a step closer |
With the dawn of the new Eurostar, the continent has never been closer. Nick Trend lists ten historic places than can be reached in six and a half hours or less. While most attention has been on Paris and Brussels, it isn't just the Continent's big capital cities that have taken a step closer to St Pancras station this week. The new Eurostar also makes it quicker to get to provincial towns and smaller cities in France and the Low Countries.
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| Christmas Swim |
| 16 Dec 2007 (annual) |
Ruhl Plage
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| If a December dip in the Mediterranean is your idea of fun, join the foolhardy swimmers in this annual festive bathe. |
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| Joan of Arc Festival (Fêtes Johanniques) |
| June |
Reims
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Every year, the city of Reims celebrates the memory of French patron saint Joan of Arc with a succession of shows and historical living epics.
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| Transmassif - La Grande Traversée du Massif Central |
| 14 April - 19 April |
AUBIÈRE [Puy-de-Dôme]
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| For the first time in its history, Transmassif will leave Clermont-Ferrand to reach Montpellier and the sea. Orienteering endurance raid in teams alternating mountain-biking, canoeing and running together or in relays. Routes of 2 to 8 days, from 100 to 700 km |
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| 7th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF PLANTS |
| 29th April - 1st May |
Joinville, Haute-Marne
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The event of the year for garden lovers and enthusiasts of rare and unusual plants. Set in the beautiful gardens of Joinville Castle. |
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| Chestnut Festival (Fiera dia Castagna) |
| Dec 2008 (annual) |
Bocognano
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| Chestnut fever hits Southern Corsica every December with this fair in Bocognano, which draws crowds of up to 30,000. Although its official aim is the promotion and development of local agriculture, the delights of chestnut biscuits, jam, sweets and even alcohol are enticing to all. |
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220km+ of trails; fully supported programme; friendly inclusive hotel.
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Spring Harvest Holidays
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