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Ducks swim in ponds and peacocks roam the landscaped lawns of this lush park, which features a museum, cloister and orangery. 

With thousands of exotic fish, a storm simulator, sharks and a tropical rainforest, this aquarium provides fascinating insights into marine life.

Poitou-Charentes offers an astonishing heritage of culture, nature and history, nestling between the land and the sea. Don’t hesitate to enjoy as much of this region as you can.

Discover Aquitaine, a region of rich contrasts where you can enjoy stunning beaches, green valleys, historical heritage and delicious local products.

In the center of Clermont-Ferrand is a green space perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the streets. Relax here with a book after a hearty lunch. 

Get a close look at a vast array of marine life at this striking museum, which seems to have been carved out of the cliff face.

Bring the kids on a fun ride down an elevator submarine into mysterious depths to see sharks, jellyfish and other rare oddities.

Discover Aquitaine, a region of rich contrasts where you can enjoy stunning beaches, green valleys, historical heritage and delicious local products.

Go from tropical waters to freshwater lakes and salty seas. See swimming fish and stuffed animals at this art deco complex.

Poitou-Charentes offers an astonishing heritage of culture, nature and history, nestling between the land and the sea. Don’t hesitate to enjoy as much of this region as you can.

Cannes is host of a world-famous film festival and is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and glamorous visitors.

From above the harbor, this undulating park on the Rock of Monaco offers some of the best views of Monaco, moored yachts and the sea.

Bring the kids on a fun ride down an elevator submarine into mysterious depths to see sharks, jellyfish and other rare oddities.

Experience the city’s gay and Jewish identities amid some of the world’s most recognizable symbols, including the Notre Dame de Paris.

The perfect vantage point to take in the views of the Riviera coastline and the Nice cityscape and the perfect place to find respite from the sultry heat of summer.

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

Go from tropical waters to freshwater lakes and salty seas. See swimming fish and stuffed animals at this art deco complex.

Go from tropical waters to freshwater lakes and salty seas. See swimming fish and stuffed animals at this art deco complex.

Gaze up at the country’s most iconic basilica standing atop this hilly region of art stalls in northern Paris.