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This
region is dominated by the capital Paris, famous for its
museums, galleries, cathedrals and other famous landmarks
like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Contrast the
beautiful old artists quarter of Montmarte with the modern
architecture of the Pompidou centre and then relax at a
pavement café whilst the river Seine winds its lazy way by.
The obvious lure for the younger ones will be the theme
parks at Disneyland Resort Paris and Parc Astérix. By
contrast the peaceful Picardy countryside is a delightful
mixture of forests and rich farmlands interspersed with
rivers, lakes and waterfalls. There is a varied historical
theme with numerous chateaux and the sombre battlefields and
memorials of the Great War. |
