FRANCE

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France has land boundaries with 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 . 8 is the largest country in Europe. There are 3000 km of coastline in France, fronting the 9 Ocean, The 10 Channel and The 11 Sea.

The French Climate

The French climate varies from a Mediterranean Climate in the 12 to a cool temperate climate in the 13 . The Jura mountains have an 14 climate.

Transport Routes

By Sea

There are a number of Ferry companies offering cross channel sailing's, these include

 

15 France, 16 Ferries, 17 Line, 18 , 19 Ferries and Stena 20 . There is also ( 21 22 ) which is a vehicle shuttle service operated through the channel tunnel.

The main Channel ferry points in France are

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By Rail

France has a very good rail network. The TGV links the major cities.

What does TGV stand for 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 .

U.K residents can access France by rail through the 36 , 37 , on the 38 service from Waterloo to either Paris or Lille. There are also Motor Rail services which carry cars and motorbikes to the major holiday destinations in France.

By Air

The main International Airports in France which serve U.K tourists are

39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ( 46 ), 47 ( 48 ) and 49 .

By Coach

There are various Coach Services between the U.K and France. Eurolines operates a service to the following French places 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 and 54 . Hoverspeed also operates a London to 55 coach service.

The Main Tourist Areas in France

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Coastal resort with many fishing ports but also the inland areas boast lush green fields. A very popular area for U.K campers and caravanners. The important tourist resorts include Quimper, Benodet and Carnac.

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This is one of the most popular tourist areas in France. It is noted for its chateaux, vineyards and gently undulating valleys. 57 58 is greatly enjoyed by garden lovers with many chateaux and country houses with landscaped gardens open to the public.

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This area attracts tourists all year round attracting skiers in the winter and tourists to the holiday resorts in the summer. Popular ski resorts in 60 61 62 include Courcheval, Chamonix, Val d'Isere, Meribel and Alpe d'Huez.

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This includes the Cote d'Azur(including the sophisticated resorts of Cannes, Nice and St Tropez)

There is an area called Camargue which is famous throughout the world for its wild horses, bulls and flocks of pink flamingos.

The Pyrenees

This area is important for summer tourists who enjoy the area's landscape of deep gorges, wooded valleys and fast flowing streams. There are several ski resorts in the Pyrenees including 66 , 67 , 68 and 69 .

Main Cities

Paris is one of the World's finest cities. Some of the famous attractions include 70 , 71 , 72

Twenty miles East of the City is 73 Paris.

Other cities in France popular with U.K tourists are 74 , 75 .