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La Corse

• South Eastern Region

• Cliffs, mountains and beaches

• GR20 - One of the most challenging hiking trails in Europe

• Bonifacio - The southern most village, it is fortified, built on steep white cliffs. This is where La Chapelle de Notre Dame de la serra is located

Provence

• South Eastern Region

• Known for its vast number of lavender field

• The best time to visit is in July when the lavender is in bloom

• Ancient medieval town built into a rocky cliff called Les Baux-de-Provence

• Ancient abbey called L’Abbaye de Senanque where monks still live and worship

• Roussillon is a red village where buildings and walls are red due to the mineral ochre

Paris

• North Central Region

• Capital of France

• Seine River runs through the city dividing it into La Rive Droite and Gauche

• La Rive Gauche = Bohemian culture + famous cafes — Deux Magots

• La Rive Droite = More upscale — lots of museums + monuments

Chamonix

• Eastern Central Region

• Gateway to the Alps

• Known for mountaineering — starting in the 1800s

• Cog Railway skiers up to Mont Blanc

• Summit of Mont Blanc = 13000 feet above sea level

Alsace

• North Eastern Region

• Shares border with Germany

• Well known wine route runs through Riquewihr and Eguisheim

• Many beautiful pastel colored houses with flower filled balconies

• Colmar is known for its elaborate Christmas decorations, shops and festivities

• Canals run through Alsace

The French Riviera

• South Eastern Region

• Symbol of elegance

• Luxury and natural beauty

• Monaco known for luxurious casinos and F1 car race

• Cannes hosts the international film festival in May every year

• Nice has lively waterfront and popular flower market

The Loire Valley (La Vallee de la Loire)

• Western Central Region

• Known for its numerous chateaux (castles)

• Many Renaissance gardens

• Medieval village called Loches

• Chambord = 426 rooms (former hunting lodge)

• Chenonceau = built over the Loire River (Used during WWI as hospital)

• Villandry = famous for its ornate geometrically designed gardens

• Amboise = built in 1492 — Da Vinci was frequent visitor