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Marquenterre Ornithological Reserve

Renowned for its biodiversity, every year the reserve plays host to thousands of migrating birds. Guided tours, cycle paths and observation hides give visitors the chance to observe the flora and fauna.

The Cliffs at Étretat

Rising 110m above the sea, these white chalk cliffs have provided inspiration for artists and writers such as Monet and Maupassant.

The Bayeux Tapestry

A UNESCO “Memory of the World” site, this 70m long embroidery depicts the conquest of England by William the Conqueror.

The D-Day Landing Beaches

Set along the history-charged dunes and beaches of Normandy, a series of museums and memorials recount the stories of the historic World War II D-Day landings.

Campsite The Somme Estuary & Normandie

Mont-Saint-Michel

One of France’s most popular tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this rocky tidal island combines a fascinating history with a stunning natural location.

Authie Bay

This magnificent open estuary forms an unspoilt natural bay and makes a great place from which to watch the common seals basking on the sandbanks close to the shore.

Fort-Mahon-Plage

This lively seaside town boasts some fine sandy beaches and a range of sporting activities – ideal for a holiday with family or friends.

Le Crotoy

Emblematic of the Somme Estuary, Le Crotoy and its bay offer a rich diversity of flora and fauna and a fascinating landscape that changes from day to day.

Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

This charming little village makes the ideal place for a gentle stroll. Set on a limestone promontory above the water, it also some great views out over the Somme Estuary.

Cayeux-sur-Mer

Located on the Hourdel headland, this small seaside resort makes the perfect family destination, ideal for a range of seaside and other outdoor activities... or just taking it easy.

Amiens

Capital of the Somme department, medieval Amiens is famed for its Gothic cathedral, its canals and its lovely gardens. Ideal for a fun day out with the family.

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Saint-Brieuc Bay

Covering 800km2 and designated a natural park, the bay is home to an exceptional variety of flora and fauna.

Carnac

The mysterious standing stones of Carnac, famed around the world, comprise an impressive collection of menhirs, dolmens and tumuli.

The Pointe du Raz Headland

One of France’s greatest natural sites, this rocky, wave-swept headland offers stunning views of the Atlantic.

The Gulf of Morbihan

An inland sea sheltered from the Atlantic swell, the bay is a magical place where sea, land and sky create an everchanging landscape.

Campsite Brittany, Loire-Atlantique & Vendée

Guérande

A medieval town surrounded by saltwater marshes where you can still watch “white gold” being harvested according to time-honoured tradition.

Puy du Fou Theme Park

Voted the world’s most beautiful theme park in 2011, the Puy du Fou offers a spectacular and stimulating mix of fun and history for all the family.

Côte de granit rose

The pink granite coastline promises a host of geological treasures overlooking the sea and some truly stunning landscapes that will take your breath away.

La Baule

This celebrated seaside resort sits overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the Pays de Guérande. Boasting 9km of fine sandy beach, the Baie de la Baule makes the ideal family holiday destination.

Noirmoutier

Explore the wonders of this lovely island – known locally as the Île aux Mimosas – by boat or by car and don’t miss the chance to sample the local specialities: potatoes, oysters and Noirmoutier salt.

Les Sables d'Olonne

Vendée’s flagship seaside resort for all the family, Les Sables d’Olonne offers a wealth of cultural and sea-faring sights.

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The Puy Mary

Now dormant, Europe’s largest volcano provides breathtaking views over France’s Massif Central.

The Châteaux of the Loire

The rich cultural heritage of the Loire Valley numbers 21 châteaux including Chambord, Chenonceau , Blois, Saumur, Villandry and many more besides. Prepare yourself for a right royal holiday!

Saumur

Steeped in culture and history, Saumur is a bustling, lively town throughout the year. Don’t miss its châteauor the Cadre Noir national riding school.

Campsite Loire Valley, central France & Auvergne

The Marais Poitevin

This extensive area of marshland and great biodiversity offers a unique landscape best visited from a flat-bottomed boat.

Futuroscope

Enter a world of high-tech virtual reality at this futuristic theme park delivering fun and education for all the family.

Beauval ZooParc

With 4600 animals roaming free over 7.5 acres of “African” grassland and its own tropical greenhouses, Beauval is one of the biggest zoos in Europe.

Sancerre

Adjudged one of France’s “most beautiful villages”, the ideal place to sample a glass of Sancerre and some Crottin de Chavignol goat’s cheese.

The volcanoes of the Auvergne

This remarkable volcanic landscape in the protected heart of France makes a great destination for an activity-based holiday.

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The Jura Mountains

Set between France and Switzerland, the Jura’s highest peaks offer stunning views across this peaceful region and its preciously guarded natural heritage.

Lake Geneva

The largest of the Savoie lakes offers Riviera-style landscapes at 372m above sea level.

The Benedictine Monastery of Cluny

One of the largest complexes of Romanesque architecture in Europe, it houses a museum of art and archaeology and a national stud farm.

Campsite Eastern France

Arc-et-Senans

The royal salt factory with its visionary architecture provides a fascinating insight into the industrial history of the area. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Grand Ballon des Vosges

In the heart of Alsace, a 15 minute walk takes you to the top of this great round-topped mountain, the highest point in the Vosges, with its views of Mulhouse, Basle and Colmar.

Strasbourg

At once French, Alsatian and European, Strasbourg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Lac du Der

France’s largest man-made lake and a paradise for birds, the invigorating Lac du Der boasts beaches, water sports and kilometres of cycle paths.

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The Dune du Pyla

Guarding the entrance to the Bassin d’Arcachon, with the sea on one side and the Landes Forest on the other, stands highest sand dune in Europe.

The Île d’Aix

This tiny island, set midway between the coast of the Île d’Oléron and mainland France, is a unique half-way house between land and sea.

La Palmyre Zoo

Covering some 44 acres and housing over 1600 animals kept in exceptional conditions, this is France’s most popular zoo.

Campsite Southern atlantic coast

The Châteaux of the Médoc

France’s greatest concentration of châteaux lies here between Saint- Estèphe and Pauillac. Fine wines and beautiful cellars.

Whale Lighthouse on the Île de Ré

It’s more than worth climbing the 257 steps which lead up to the top of “Whale Lighthouse” for the views from the top are truly spectacular.

Soorts-Hossegor

This charming seaside resort is known for its fine country houses built in the characteristic local Basque/ Landes style and its lovely seafront.

Biarritz

Set between sea and mountain, Biarritz is the epitome of elegance and “douceur de vivre“. It’s also a paradise for surfers.

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Sarlat

These three wonderful towns, amongst the most beautiful in France and set between Limousin, Quercy and Périgord, contain a wealth of unusual buildings, museums, gardens, fortified churches and limestone caves.

The Lascaux II Cave

Just 200m from the original cave, now closed to the public, you can visit this remarkable replica.

Padirac Swallowhole

Descend 103m into the bowels of the earth and take a remarkable boat trip on an underground river.

Campsite South-western France

St Cirq Lapopie

Perched high above the river Lot, this medieval settlement – one of France’s “most beautiful villages” – boasts no fewer than 13 historic monuments.

Millau Viaduct

Spanning a 2460m-long gash in the landscape, Millau Viaduct offers a magnificent spectacle as it soars high above the Tarn valley.

The Episcopal City of Albi

A unique architectural complex in the French gothic style using local red and orange brick, Albi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Ariege Pyrenees National Park

Protecting mountain wildlife and a rich cultural tradition, the Pyrenees National Park covers 125,000 acts of wild and unspoilt mountain landscape.

Carcassonne

In the land of the Cathars, its imposing fortifications bear witness to 1000 years of military architecture and history.

Gorges du Tarn

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The Ardèche Gorges

Best explored on foot or in a canoe or kayak, the gorges are approached through the magnificent Pont d’Arc, a natural stone bridge.

The Côtes du Rhône Vineyards

From Vienne to Avignon, the rich soil of the Rhône valley produces the wines of Crozes-Hermitage, Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and many more.

Cheval the Postman’s Palais Idéal

The spectacular realisation of the dreams of a country postman, the Palais Idéal is one of the greatest naïve artworks of its time.

Campsite South-eastern France

The VercorsNatural Park

Almost 500,000 acres of spectacular caves, rock shafts, river cliffs, gorges and woodland for you to explore on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.

The gorges of the Méouge valley

One of the marvels of the Upper Alps, bathed in the light and warmth of Provence, the valley is great for swimming and walking.

Mont Ventoux

Mont Ventoux marks the highest point of the Vaucluse Hills. It and the surrounding area provide myriad opportunities for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.

The Verdon Gorges

One of France’s largest canyons, the gorge is equally impressive whether experienced from above or below.

Aix-en-Provence

The former capital of the Counts of Provence, lively and bustling Aix with its artistic heritage, grand town houses, gardens and shops is one of the most charming towns in Provence.

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The Camargue Natural Park

A region of unique cultural traditions, the park offers a wide range of landscapes from beaches and sand dunes through lakes and lagoons to salt marshes.

Sigean Safari Park

Covering some 750 acres between Narbonne and Perpignan, the park is home to more than 3500 birds, mammals and reptiles. The visit starts with a short road safari and continues on foot.

Collioure

This beautiful little town, emblematic of the Côte Vermeille, has provided inspiration for many artists. Enjoy its picturesque alleyways and unspoilt natural setting or head out to explore the creeks and beaches of the wild Pyrénées-Orientales coastline.

Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez is still one of the jewels of the Côte d’Azur. With its striking mix of A-list celebs and charming local architecture, you can sit and watch the stars arriving by the yachtful or enjoy the more high-brow pleasures of the Musée de l’Annonciade or the citadel.

Campsite The mediterranean coast

Agde

A seaside resort famed for its marina, beaches and leisure activities that also boasts a history and an architecture dating back to Antiquity, Cap d’Agde remains one of France’s quintessential Mediterranean holiday destinations.

Sète

With the Etang de Thau one on side and the Mediterranean on the other, this fishing town enjoys a unique architectural setting. Admire the boats that line its canals and quaysides or climb up to the viewpoint on Mont Saint-Clair for a stunning view of the Languedoc coastline.

Montpellier

Languedoc’s historical, cultural and economic capital, Montpellier offers an ideal city break destination for those holidaying in Hérault. Take a stroll around the narrow streets of the old town or sit and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Place de la Comédie.

Nîmes

With a history dating back over 2000 years and its unique Gallo-Roman remains, Nîmes has much to offer the tourist. Travel back in time with a visit to its Roman amphitheatre, the Maison Carrée and the Tour Magne.

Fréjus

Originally a Roman settlement, Fréjus is now one of the Côte d’Azur’s most popular seaside destinations. Boasting theme parks and family activities, and 300 days of sunshine a year, the Gulf of Fréjus Saint-Raphaël and the Argens plane have so much to offer.

The Canal du Midi

Gently making its way eastwards lock by lock from the river Garonne to Sète, the canal is lined with shadegiving plane trees.

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