France - Activities
Winter sports
The French Alps and the Pyrenees offers an abundance of snow activities, tracks, trails, slopes for the inexperience and the skilled snowboarder and skier.
Spas
There are spas in Biarritz, Contréxeville and Vittel.
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Lourdes
Join a pilgrimage to Lourdes, in the southwest, famous since the visions of Bernadette Soubirous in the mid-19th century.
Camargue
Beautiful Camargue is famed for its wild horses, bull fights and salt pans. This is also western Europe's largest river delta, a birdwatchers' paradise, home to 400 species of birds, including the pink flamingo. Beware of mosquitoes in summer.
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Casinos
In Monaco, Nice and Deauville.
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Boules
The traditional game of boules (also called pétanque) is played in public squares, especially in the south of France. The game requires as much social skill as manual dexterity.
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Vineyards
There are 10 principal wine regions including Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône Valley, each with its own identity based on grape varieties and terroir (soil). Many vineyards offer free tours.
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Sporting events
Top events throughout the year include the
- Tour de France cycling race,
- The French Open at Roland Garros near Paris,
- The 24-hour motor race at Le Mans,
- The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe,
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