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Part of the Aquitaine region in southwest France, the hilly town of Dordogne
presents you with delectable wines, duck, foie gras, truffles, and wild mushrooms, all amidst valleys strewn with flowers and and medieval hamlets.
You can take a leisurely bike ride along the Dordogne River, and visit the famous Cave of Lascaux, containing an exquisite repository of prehistoric wall paintings.
Dordogne is approximately 6 hours by car from Paris, or 4.5 hours by train. Best times to go are May, June, September and October.
Southeast of Paris, the Burgundy region, also known as Bourgogne, is home
of traditional French cuisine such as coq au vin, and the definition of
French provincial life. A centuries old network of rivers and
canals can be traversed by barge, or you may choose to view vineyards and
Middle Age castles from a hot air balloon. Visit village markets
offering an array of fine cheese and fresh produce or participate in wine
tasting and chateaux touring.
Dijon, the capital of the
Burgundy region can be reached by train from Paris in 1 hr and 20
minutes. The best times for barge trips are May, June, and
September, and ballooning can best be enjoyed in May or September.
200 miles west of Paris lies the island village of
Mont-Saint-Michel, perched on a dramatic granite outcropping rising from the sea.
On this island of only 100 inhabitants, you will find a Gothic abbey sitting 500 feet above sea level, among gardens where Michael the Archangel is believed to have appeared in A.D. 708.
Explore narrow streets lined with curio shops, and discover La Merveille (the Marvel), a grouping of 13th century buildings within the abbey.
Since 1888, the restaurant/inn La Mere Poulard has been famous for its gourmet cuisine and romantic accommodations.
Mont-Saint-Michel can be reached from Paris by a combination of bus and rail, averaging 4 to 5.5 hours. Best times to go are during spring and fall.
France is replete with romance and culture, from artistic urban cities to rural provincial villages, vineyards and castles. No matter where you choose to explore, France has something special for every visitor.