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Centre is one of those regions of France that you don't hear a lot about and, for the most part, is probably a place that you've passed through but not really considered stopping in. It consists of the Departments of Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher and Loiret.

Stretching from the outskirts of Paris to the Loire Valley it's a relatively homogenous region. The main problem that it has is that in tourist terms it can be lumped in with outer Paris or the outskirts of the L ...

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On the banks of the Loire River, 14 miles east of Tours, lies the medieval market town of Amboise. Once home to the French royal court it is also where the great Leonardo da Vinci spent the remaining ...more

Situated on the west coast of France, the Vendee is becoming one of France’s most sought-after holiday destinations. Its unique combination of glorious coastline and diverse countryside make it perfec...more

The castle of Josselin in Moribhan is one of the main attractions in Britanny.

Set within elegant gardens, the castle dating from the 11th century dominates the medieval town beside it and, surpris...more

Our selection in Ariège : Foix

The town of Foix is dominated by the castle which towers over it and offers superb views of the surrounding countryside.

The town itself is quite charming although, aside from the castle, there aren't any particular sights to be seen. Each Friday morning the town hosts a very lively market which ...more

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