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3 ❘ Welcome Justin Postlethwaite bids you bienvenue.


8 ❘ Map of France How to get there and key contacts.


10 ❘ Editor’s picks A ‘magnificent seven’ for 2015.


14 LISTINGS


16 ❘ What’s new The very greatest of France’s latest, from museums and music to visitor services.


20 ❘ Regional news Fresh attractions, services and transport links from right across l’Hexagone.


26 ❘ Events diary Your ‘do not miss’ guide to a mammoth year of culture, music, festivals & more.


6 FRENCH HOLIDAY Inspirations 2015


31 ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS


32 ❘ Get active! Exciting options, from horse trekking and accrobranche to flying jet fighters…


36 ❘ Cycling & walking Why exploring France on two wheels ou à pied is easy, relaxing & rewarding.


42 ❘ Golf The best places to tee off across France, from its coastal courses to the Alps.


46 ❘ Boating Unwind on a self-drive or luxury voyage along France’s gorgeous canals & rivers.


54 ❘ Mountains: summer & winter A wide range of wonderful sun & snow activities amid the peaks, valleys & ranges.


61 FAMILY FUN


62 ❘ Great escapes Why France is the perfect holiday choice for families of all ages, types & sizes…


72 ❘ Theme parks Thrilling rides, exotic wildlife, Asterix and friends, space craft & beyond!


76 ❘ Attractions Stunning landscapes, magnificent monuments & world-class museums.


83 MIND, BODY & SOUL


84 ❘ Cultural breaks Follow in the footsteps of the great Gallic artists and icons, in Paris & across France.


90 ❘ Short breaks There’s a relaxing long weekend in France


Editor’s Picks


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