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View an array of iconic paintings from the last 600 years set among antique furnishings in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Loire Valley.

Admire rare and intriguing vehicles, including miniature makes, from the private collection of a postwar car designer.

Get a closer look at the stuffed animals and other unusual items found by French explorers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Help your child imagine the edge of the universe and beyond in the planetarium, after carrying out experiments that bring science to life.

With its sultry heat and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, this coastal city is a magnet for the rich and famous as well as holidaymakers and weekend breakers.

Learn about the world-famous needlepoint lace industry prospering in this traditional French town and discover a beautiful natural park.

Climb the towers of this remarkable 13th-century cathedral, one of the most iconic religious buildings in France.

With its sultry heat and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, this coastal city is a magnet for the rich and famous as well as holidaymakers and weekend breakers.

Help your child imagine the edge of the universe and beyond in the planetarium, after carrying out experiments that bring science to life.

Alsace-Lorraine is located in north-east France, between the Meuse and Rhine. Renowned for its cuisine, the region attracts history lovers and pleasure seekers alike.

View an array of iconic paintings from the last 600 years set among antique furnishings in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Loire Valley.

Spend the afternoon enhancing your tan on La Rochelle’s largest beach, before viewing the lavish yachts in the port.

Peruse this museum to learn about the acclaimed art nouveau movement of the early 1900s that had its roots in Nancy.

With its sultry heat and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, this coastal city is a magnet for the rich and famous as well as holidaymakers and weekend breakers.

Spend the afternoon enhancing your tan on La Rochelle’s largest beach, before viewing the lavish yachts in the port.

Get a closer look at the stuffed animals and other unusual items found by French explorers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.

Get a closer look at the stuffed animals and other unusual items found by French explorers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Get a closer look at the stuffed animals and other unusual items found by French explorers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Discover the true facts behind an extraordinary treason case and browse fascinating items spanning centuries to learn about Brittany’s past.

Marvel at château after château as you visit the towns and countryside along this fertile, wine-producing valley. 

Help your child imagine the edge of the universe and beyond in the planetarium, after carrying out experiments that bring science to life.

View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.