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1. Visit one of France’s most iconic landmarks, NORMANDY’S MONT SAINT-MICHEL and take in the tidal island’s stunning Gothic-style BENEDICTINE ABBEY, known as the ‘Wonder of the West’. 2. The


French island of CORSICA is considered by many to be a little continent in itself, from its dense green forests to sandy beaches to cosmopolitan coastal cities. Take advantage of great


camping and hiking or visit the historic port of Calvi with its 15th Century citadel. (www.visit-corsica.com) 3. Enjoy a fizzy tipple (or two) and drive the beautiful ‘ROUTE DE CHAMPAGNE’


from Reims and Epernay, only an hour’s journey from Paris. Just remember to spit if you’re the designated driver! (http://www.tourisme-en-champagne.co.uk) 4. View the stunning art collection


and ever-changing range of exhibitions at PARIS’ MUSÉE D’ORSAY. Located on the banks of the River Seine, the gallery itself is a work of art, housed in the former Orsay railway station.


Closed on Mondays but free entry on the first Sunday of each month (http://www.musee-orsay.fr) 5. A fan of winter sports? Why not brave the bobsleigh run at LA PLAGNE, built for the


Albertville Winter Olympics in 1992, and hit potential speeds of up to 100 km per hour. (http://www.la-plagne.com) 6. It might be a little cheesy, probably why it’s one of the most popular


spots on earth to propose, but a visit to the French capital isn’t complete without the view from the top of the EIFFEL TOWER, or ‘Tour Eiffel’ – built to mark the centennial celebration of


the French Revolution. (http://www.toureiffel.paris) 7. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West apparently wanted to marry at the PALACE OF VERSAILLES, and you can see why. From the stunning gardens


to the breathtaking Hall of Mirrors, this is a must-see. (http://en.chateauversailles.fr) 8. THE MOULIN ROUGE’s iconic showgirls and famous Cancan dancers have made it the number one show in


Paris for years. Make sure you book early though as tickets sell out months in advance. (http://www.moulinrouge.fr) 9. If you want your children to love you for life then brave DISNEYLAND


PARIS, which amazingly opened its doors back in 1992. With two theme parks and numerous resort hotels, restaurants and entertainment options to sample they’ll be exhausted, but never bored.


(http://www.disneylandparis.co.uk) 10. Visit the stunning ancient city of LYON, also reputed to be the gastronomic capital of France. Famed for its ‘bouchons’, meat should definitely be on


the menu here, whether you sample food at the main market or three Michelin starred Paul Bocuse’s restaurant (http://www.bocuse.com)