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Study the Gothic fixtures and enjoy the light, airy feel of the nave, with its intricate vaulted ceiling patterns, in this wonderful church and museum.

Appreciate Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, fine wines and cheeses, and some of the world’s most celebrated cities in this Western European country.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Stand at a spectacular vantage point overlooking the town of Lourdes, then head inside a thousand-year-old fortress to learn about life in the Pyrenees. 

Dine at the Paris of the Sky for a rare chance to look out over the sprawling City of Lights beneath you.

Wait for the tide to recede then walk over to this private island to take a guided tour and sleep in a fortress from the 1600s. 

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d\'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d\'Huez Ski Resort. 

Stand at a spectacular vantage point overlooking the town of Lourdes, then head inside a thousand-year-old fortress to learn about life in the Pyrenees. 

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d\'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d\'Huez Ski Resort. 

See modern navy ships, learn about the city’s maritime history and explore nearby islands when you visit Toulon’s harbor area.

Stand at a spectacular vantage point overlooking the town of Lourdes, then head inside a thousand-year-old fortress to learn about life in the Pyrenees. 

Stand at a spectacular vantage point overlooking the town of Lourdes, then head inside a thousand-year-old fortress to learn about life in the Pyrenees. 

This historic city has a majestic square leading to museums, the town hall and many acres of parkland.

Learn about the siege led by Joan of Arc, visit the stunning cathedral and explore the picturesque landscape of Loiret.

Go on a wine discovery trip through the vineyards of this ancient town in one of France’s great winemaking regions. Visit a medieval hospital and a Romanesque cathedral. 

Appreciate Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, fine wines and cheeses, and some of the world’s most celebrated cities in this Western European country.

Ride a historic funicular railway up the side of a mountain for stunning views of the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, framed by the Pyrenees. 

Ride a historic funicular railway up the side of a mountain for stunning views of the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, framed by the Pyrenees. 

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d\'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d\'Huez Ski Resort. 

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d\'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d\'Huez Ski Resort. 

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d\'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d\'Huez Ski Resort. 

Stand at a spectacular vantage point overlooking the town of Lourdes, then head inside a thousand-year-old fortress to learn about life in the Pyrenees. 

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d\'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d\'Huez Ski Resort.