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	HAUTE-SAVOIE- Département 74 Take in the landscapes of Haute-Savoie, as they unravel before you &emdash; from low-lying hills to the highest Alpine summits, across rivers and lakes. We invite you to discover the treasures of our historical, cultural, architectural and natural heritage and share our way of life. Enjoy a wide range of sporting activities or just sit back and relax. TOWNS: Annecy, Thonon-les-Bains, Bonneville, St-Julien-en-Genevois. LAKE GENEVA, MONT BLANC.
	SAVOIE- Département 73 To get to know Savoie really well, you have to travel round it. Local inhabitants will show you just what true Savoyard hospitality really is in quality accommodation. Enjoy a wide variety of hiking trails amid mountains, valleys, glaciers and lakes or a large choice of theme excursions. Apart from skiing - Albertville hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics - a full range of outdoor sports will help you to discover this multi-faceted, beautiful region. TOWNS: Chambéry, Albertville, St-Jean-de-Maurienne, Moutiers.
	ISÈRE- Département 38 Winter sports and country holidays...This expansive land of art and culture, which lies between the Rhône and the lofty peaks of the Oisans, will be a source of constant amazement and novelty. Grenoble, which hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics and capital of the French Alps, will bestow its riches on those who love times past, present or to come. TOWNS: Grenoble, La Tour-du-Pin, Vienne.
	DROME - Département 26 Vercors in Provence proffers landscapes that are familiar and others that you would like to get to know. Here is one you have dreamt about that now extends a hospitable welcome! The Drôme of a hundred faces, fresh and luscious green in places and vibrant with ochre light in others; the luxuriance and opulence of the valleys contrast sharply with the rugged contours of the mountains. The Drôme exudes the fragrances and colours of Provence. The garden of France awaits your visit. TOWNS: Valence, Die, Nyons.
	ARDÉCHE - Département 07 The Ardèche exudes nature and provides a wide range of outdoor sports and cultural activities. Discover this département on horseback, on skis, by bike or by car. Your hosts will be your best guides and a mine of information in helping you learn about local history and get to know the wooded plains, lakes, gorges, volcanic remains, villages perched on mountain sides and the gentleness of life along the banks of the Rhône, which symbolise this land of chestnut trees, silkworms, fruit and wine. TOWNS: Privas, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Largentière.
	LOIRE - Département 42 Between the Auvergne, Burgundy and Beaujolais, the Loire would pass unnoticed, if it weren't for the added qualities of its hospitality and good living which change everything. Our quiet countryside, forests and mountains, and the life in our towns and villages in the Loire mean that freedom is the watchword for your holidays here. Enjoy a full range of sporting and cultural activities or simply relax. The choice is yours. TOWNS: St-Etienne, Roanne, Montbrison.
	RHÔNE - Département 69 The Beaujolais vineyards beckon you to savour the finest vintages and share winegrowers' passion for their art with them. The Lyonnais countryside and forests, are ideal for hiking and relaxing. The medieval villages built with golden stones and Roman ruins attest to the Rhône département's heritage and culture, and the city of Lyon will delight you with its rich gastronomic traditions. The local people will make sure that you enjoy your time there. TOWNS: Lyon, Villefranche-sur-Saône.
	AIN - Département 01 Nowadays, in addition to bed and breakfast accommodation, the home of the celebrated 19th century gastronomer Brillat-Savarin offers a host of natural settings, ranging from the peace and quiet of forests and lakes, the splendid seclusion of the plateaux to boundless wonderment of its mountains. There is nothing monotonous about the Ain département. Its natural borders have over the course of history been combined to create regions of sharp contrast. Discover its myriad of pleasures. TOWNS: Bourg-en-Bresse, Gex, Nantua, Belley.