| Aix en Provence |
The vibrant and charming city of Aix-en-Provence is a visitor’s delight. It is an elegant and stylish city with a rich cultural heritage and known for its substantial historic centre, tree-lined boulevards, museums, festivals and water fountains. In fact Aix-en-Provence is often referred to as the... |
| Aix-Les-Bains |
Aix-les-Bains is located on the eastern shores of Lac du Bourget in the foothills of the French Alps, and is overlooked by Mont Revard (1,538 metres) which forms part of the Massif des Bauges. It is a historic town which has been blessed with hot natural sulphur springs whose curative properties we... |
| Albi |
The bustling town of Albi is situated on the meandering River Tarn, approximately 80 kilometres north-east of Toulouse in the Region of Midi-Pyrenees in south-western France. Albi is a historic and picturesque town and provides visitors with several important historical monuments, with the most sig... |
| Angers |
The commune of Angers stands on both banks of the River Maine in the Pays de la Loire Region of western France, just north of the Maine’s confluence with the River Loire. Angers has been dubbed the ‘city of art and history’ due to its rich heritage which is highlighted by the massive Chateau d’Ange... |
| Angouleme |
The pretty cathedral city of Angouleme is an historic centre and capital of the Charente Department of the Poitou-Charentes Region of central-western France. Known as the paper making centre of France since the 14th century, Angouleme stands high on a rocky promontory overlooking the Charente River... |
| Annecy |
The picturesque town of Annecy lies between the Jura Mountains and the French Alps and is the capital of the department of Haute-Savoie. This ancient town stands on the northern shores of Lake Annecy at the mouth of the River Thiou, and is overlooked by the spectacular rocky ridges of the nearby Mo... |
| Antibes |
The seaside resort of Antibes is located on the Cote d’Azur, one of the most beautiful, and the most famous, coastlines of France. It is the second largest city within the department of Alpes-Maritime and boasts the longest coastline along the whole length of the French Riviera. Antibes extends ov... |
| Arles |
Arles is a moderately sized town and known for its rich cultural and architectural heritage in recognition of which it is listed as a ‘City of Art and History’ and a declared ‘U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site’. The centre of Arles is quite compact and easy to explore on foot, and is comprised of ch... |
| Arromanches |
The seaside commune of Arromanches, or more correctly Arromanches-les-Bains, is located in the department of Calvados, in the Region of Lower Normandy of northern France. This lively village of only 550 residents is primarily a tourist destination and stands on the waterfront between two low cliffs... |
| Avignon |
Avignon is a well preserved, historic, walled city which stands on the left bank of the meandering River Rhone and is dominated by the bell-tower of the Cathedral Notre-Dame-des-Doms and the huge Palais des Popes, a U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site. Often called the ‘City of the Popes’, Avignon boa... |
| Bayeux |
The town of Bayeux is located amongst the green pastures and orchards of the department of Calvados, just a few kilometres from the magnificent sandy beaches and cliffs of northern France in the region of Lower Normandy. Boasting a beautifully preserved medieval town centre, the old market town of ... |
| Beaune |
Beaune stands at the heart of the Burgundy wine region of France and is located on the Route des Grande Crus, or the Road of Great Wines. This commune of 22,000 residents lies south of Dijon within the Cote de Beaune, the southern portion of the Cote d’Or, from which the most famous and most expens... |
| Bergerac |
Bergerac is located at the heart of the Dordogne and is surrounded by vast vineyards and the gently rolling hills of the Aquitaine region of south-west France. This attractive and historic market town stands on the northern riverbank in the wide plain of the Dordogne River and today still supplies ... |
| Beynac-et-Cazenac |
The small, medieval village of Beynac-et-Cazenac stretches along the northern bank of the meandering Dordogne River in the Region of Aquitaine in south-western France, just 10 kilometres south-west of Sarlat-la-Caneda. Beynac-et Cazenac, which is home to only 500 residents, is classified as one of ... |
| Biarritz |
Biarritz is a very popular, busy and fashionable seaside resort. It lies on the coastline of the Bay of Biscay in the region of Aquitaine of south-western France, just 18 kilometres from the border with Spain. It is well known for its location as it overlooks a stunning bay and a beautiful sandy b... |
| Blois |
The city of Blois has a long and rich history, and is dominated by the famous Royal Chateau de Blois which for over 200 years was a royal residence and today is noted for its different architectural styles which includes its magnificent spiral staircase. The city stands on the banks of the River Lo... |
| Bonnieux |
The small and charming village of Bonnieux is perched on a rocky hilltop near the pass between the Petit Luberon and Grand Luberon mountains, approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Avignon in the Region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur in south-eastern France. The village is easily identified from ... |
| Bordeaux |
The world famous city of Bordeaux stands on a curve of the Garonne River in the Region of Aquitaine in south-western France, just 60 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean. The city has been a busy port since Roman times and a major producer of wines from the times of the English rule of the 12th centu... |
| Brive La Gaillarde |
The town of Brive-la-Gaillarde stands on the banks of the Correze River and is nestled amongst the unspoilt countryside of the southern Correze department which is part of the region of Limousin of central France. This lively and important city has grown from a historic market town to become the se... |
| Buoux |
The tiny village of Buoux is surrounded by the rolling hills and magnificent rugged countryside of the Luberon Regional Nature Park in the Region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur in south-eastern France. It is located on the north side of the Luberon district and is known primarily for its beautiful l... |
| Burgundy |
The Burgundy wine region is one of the better known wine regions of France. It is famous for its five wine sub-regions which include the Cote d’Or where the most expensive and prized Burgundies are produced - Chablis which produces a dry white wine which is renowned for the purity of its aroma and ... |
| Cahors |
Although Cahors has some interesting heritage sites, the town is better known for its dark heady ‘black’ malbec wine!! Located in a sharp bend of the meandering River Lot, Cahors lies approximately 95 kilometres north of Toulouse in the Region of Midi-Pyrenees in south-western France. Cahors is a ... |
| Calais |
Calais is located on the northern shores of the Nord-Pas de Calais Region of France overlooking the Pas de Calais, or the Straits of Dover. This location is known as the narrowest point at 34 kilometres of La Manche, the English Channel, which joins the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea, and is one o... |
| Cannes |
The city of Cannes is probably the best known seaside resort on the Cote d’Azur of south-eastern France. It is one of the busiest resorts on the French Riviera and well known for being an important convention centre, and famous for being home of the annual Cannes International Film Festival which t... |
| Carcassonne |
Taken straight from a children’s storybook, the fairy-tale styled walled city of Carcassonne stands on a hilltop plateau overlooking the vine-covered valley of River Aude. Located approximately 85 kilometres south-east of Toulouse in the Region of Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France, this uniqu... |
| Castelnaud |
The small, medieval commune of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is located on the southern bank of the meandering Dordogne River in the Region of Aquitaine in south-western France, just 9 kilometres west of Domme. The village lies close to the confluence of the Dordogne and Ceou rivers, and is dominated by t... |
| Chablis |
The small picturesque commune of Chablis is located on the southern bank of the Serein River in the Region of Burgundy, approximately 180 kilometres south-east of Paris. Chablis stands at the centre of a famous wine growing district which encompasses roughly 4000 hectares of vineyards and is consid... |
| Chamonix |
The picturesque resort town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, which is usually simplified to Chamonix, is located in the French Alps just 15 kilometres from the Swiss border. The town is one of the highest in France and is dominated by the spectacular rocky peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges Massif and the snow a... |
| Chartres |
The landscape surrounding the historic market town of Chartres is dominated by the stupendous Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres, a U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site and considered to be the finest Gothic Cathedral in France. Located approximately 80 kilometres south-west of Paris, the town of Chartre... |
| Chenonceaux |
Chenonceaux is a small rural commune of approximately 300 residents which is located to the north of the River Cher, 25 kilometres east of Tours in the Centre Region of France. This charming village remains much as it was when the Chateau de Chenonceau was built in the 16th century, and today owes i... |
| Chinon |
The town of Chinon stands on the northern bank of the Vienne River in the heart of the Loire Valley area, between the cities of Angers and Tours. This small town boasts a near perfect medieval town centre which is located at the foot of the towering remains of the Chateau de Chinon that is perched ... |
| Cognac |
The small commune of Cognac is world famous for its brandies and well known for its Pineau des Charentes, both of which are produced from the extensive vineyards which surround this historic city. Located in the Poitou-Charentes region of central-western France, the picturesque ‘Vieux Cognac’, or t... |
| Dijon |
The vibrant university city of Dijon boasts one of the best-preserved old town centres in France. It is packed with well preserved historic buildings which reflect the rich cultural heritage of this once powerful regional capital. During the 11th to 15th centuries, Dijon grew to become a centre of... |
| Domme |
The small commune of Domme is located on the southern bank of the Dordogne River in the Region of Aquitaine in south-western France. It is one of France’s original fortified villages and was built during the 13th century. Standing 150 metres above the river, the village is perched on a cliff overh... |
| Evian |
Evian-les-Bains stands on the southern shores of Lake Geneva, between the water’s edge and the rocky peaks of the nearby hills of the Chablais Massif. It is a historic town and recognised as one of France’s leading spa resorts, and known worldwide for its mineral water which is simply called ‘Evian... |
| Fanlac |
| The tiny commune of Fanlac is located in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in south-western France, just 13 kilometres west of Montignac and the Vezere Valley. Home to almost 150 residents, Fanlac is a typical small, rural village of the Dordogne which is centred around a picturesque main square... |
| Gennes |
The small commune of Gennes is located in the Maine et Loire department of the Pays de la Loire Region of western France, approximately 35 kilometres east of Angers. It lies on the edge of the Forest of Joreau and stands on the southern bank of the Loire River overlooking the village of Les Rosiers... |
| Gigondas |
The village of Gigondas lies on the southern slopes of the picturesque Dentelles de Montmirail, a row of jagged limestone pinnacles which stand in the Vaucluse department in the Region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur in south-eastern France. This tiny village of just over 600 inhabitants rises up fro... |
| Giverny |
The rural commune of Giverny can be found on the eastern side of the valley through which the beautiful River Seine flows. It is a small village of just over 500 residents and is located approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Paris in the Region of Upper Normandy. The village overlooks the rive... |
| Gordes |
The historic village of Gordes has been built in a spectacular location as it is perched on the southern edge of the rocky Plateau de Vaucluse in the Luberon Regional Nature Park, an area known for its craggy landscapes and rough countryside. Classified as one of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in Fra... |
| Grenoble |
The historic city of Grenoble stands on the flat valley floor at the confluence of the rivers Drac and Isere, and is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the French Alps. It is a busy, energetic and modern, university-city, home to a vibrant population which is swelled by its large numbers of stu... |
| La Roque-Gageac |
The tiny commune of La Roque-Gageac nestles at the foot of a cliff along a loop of the Dordogne River in the Region of Aquitaine in south-western France. It stands only 8 kilometres south of Sarlat and is at times little more than a single row of houses squashed between the river and the base of th... |
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| Le Crestet |
| The charming and picturesque village of Le Crestet is located on the top of the eastern slopes of the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail and overlooks the wide valley and vineyards of the Ouveze River towards the impressive Mont Ventoux. This medieval stone-built village is typical of Provence, an... |
| Les Baux |
The picturesque village of Les Baux de Provence is located on a rocky plateau in the heart of the Alpilles Mountains and has been selected as one of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages of France’. Les Baux de Provence is a good example of a traditional ‘perched’ village, and is known for the large ruined ... |
| Les Chapieux |
The tiny and remote Alpine settlement of Les Chapieux is a cluster of buildings centred around the hostel known as the Auberge de la Nova. The hostel is located within the spectacular Vanoise National Park at approximately 1,550 metres above sea level and stands almost at the head of the Vallee des... |
| Les Contamines-Montjoie |
The tiny, summer and winter resort village of Les Contamines-Montjoie, stands at approximately 1,150 metres above sea level, and stretches for 5 kilometres along the picturesque Val Montjoie. The village includes several outlying hamlets, that creep across the floor and up the eastern slopes of the... |
| Les Eyzies |
Les Eyzies de Tayac-Sireuil, or more simply Les Eyzies, is a small, one street tourist village which has coined the name of the ‘Capital of Pre-History’, and is located in the Dordogne region of Aquitaine. The village lies at the heart of the Vezere Valley, a declared U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Si... |
| Lille |
Lille is located in northern France close to the border with Belgium and is the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais region. This exciting and cosmopolitan French city has been classified as a ‘City of Art and History’ as it clearly has a rich cultural heritage created by its position at an internatio... |
| Limoges |
The ancient city of Limoges is a major city and capital of the region of Limousin in central France. It is a university city and an important artistic and religious centre, and today recognised by its listing as a ‘City of Art and History’ for its contributions to the culture and heritage of the na... |
| Loire Valley |
The Loire Valley is one of France’s popular touring destinations and is known for its great natural beauty and rich cultural heritage which can be traced for over 2,000 years. The lower and central parts of the valley are called the ‘Jardin de France’, as it is a beautiful area which is comprised o... |
| Lourdes |
The busy and bustling city of Lourdes is known as a major Roman Catholic pilgrimage destination. It is recognised as the largest pilgrimage site in France, with almost 6,000,000 pilgrims and tourists visiting every year. Lourdes was originally a small market town until its transformation, when Ber... |
| Lyon |
Lyon is a large and important city, capital of the Rhone region, capital of gastronomy and the second city of France. It is a historic city which has been growing for over 2,000 years and boasts numerous places of interest and is today home to a huge U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site which includes ... |
| Malaucene |
Malaucene is known as the northern gateway to Mont Ventoux. The town stands at the foot of Mont Ventoux in south-eastern France, and is considered to be a typical small town (2,700 pop.) of Provence. Malaucene consists of the ‘Old Town’ which nestles within the remains of the ancient ramparts and ... |
| Marne la Vallee |
Marne-la-Vallee is a well known town, made famous for being home of Disneyland-Paris, Europe’s most visited tourist destination with 14.5 million visitors in 2008. It is a newly established town which was first planned in 1965, and as its name implies, is located in the valley of the River Marne al... |
| Montignac |
The town of Montignac sur Vezere is located within the Dordogne region of Aquitaine in south-western France. It lies at the northern end of the Vezere Valley which is world renowned for its large number of prehistoric sites, especially the Lascaux Caves. The Lascaux Caves lie within 2 kilometres o... |
| Monts |
Monts is a small traditional rural commune which is located south of the Indre River in the Centre Region of France. It stands on the riverbank of the Indre, and is known for its six picturesque watermills, its four beautiful chateaux, its Romanesque Church and the huge 59 arch viaduct which stretc... |
| Nice |
The famous seaside resort of Nice is the gateway to the Cote d’Azur, or if you prefer, the French Riviera. It is a busy, bustling and cosmopolitan city, and France’s second most popular tourist destination with an estimated 4 million visitors. Many are attracted to Nice for its casual atmosphere a... |
| Nimes |
The ancient city of Nimes is located in the Region of Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Marseille. It is a small city which can easily be seen by visitors on foot, and provides a rich heritage and number of interesting attractions which include the s... |
| Nuits Saint Georges |
Nuits Saint Georges is the main commune of the Cote de Nuits wine producing area, which is part of the Burgundy wine region. The commune stands on the Route des Grands Crus, or the Road of Great Wines, which is a major touring route of the Cote d’Or and attracts thousands of wine enthusiasts from a... |
| Orange |
The city of Orange is bisected by the River Meyne and stands of the fertile plains of the nearby River Rhone. The old market town dates from the medieval period and is located between the River Meyne and the ancient Roman amphitheatre which is built into the St Eutrope Hill that lies to the south. ... |
| Orleans |
Orleans is the northernmost city on the Loire River as at this point the river tends towards the south and the Massif Central. The historic and attractive city with its appealing old town stands approximately 130 kilometres almost due south of Paris, and is the capital of the Centre Region of Franc... |
| Paris |
Ah Paris!! What can be said that already hasn’t been? It is a unique, vibrant and exciting city, a city full of atmosphere, a city full of interest, a city with a fantastic cultural heritage. It is above all a city which needs to be experienced, felt, touched and heard, not just seen. Paris is ... |
| Perpignan |
The Catalan city of Perpignan is the southernmost major city in mainland France and is located in the Region of Languedoc-Roussillon, just 30 kilometres from the Spanish border. This historic market town is surrounded by the large, fertile Roussillon Plain, and lies just 13 kilometres from the Medi... |
| Poitiers |
Poitiers is a charming, compact, country town which is known for its historic centre that is located on the slopes and summit of a rocky plateau 40 metres above the River Clain which loops around the city on three sides. Poitiers is the capital of the Poitou-Charentes Region of central-western Fran... |
| Pontorson |
Pontorson is a small rural town located in the far south-western corner of the region of Lower Normandy in northern France. It stands just 10 kilometres from the Bay of Mont St. Michel and the famous, hilltop Abbey of Mont St. Michel which can be seen from the town over the flat marsh and grassland... |
| Reims |
Reims, also spelt Rheims, is an historic city that is known for the impressive 13th century Cathedral Notre Dame de Reims which is considered to be a masterpiece of Gothic art and which dominates the city’s skyline with its impressive towers. Reims is also known worldwide as the capital of the cham... |
| Rocamadour |
Built on the edge of a deep limestone gorge and overlooking the tree-clad valley of the River Alzou stands the picturesque village of Rocamadour, which is located approximately 150 kilometres north of Toulouse in the Region of Midi-Pyrenees in south-western France. Rocamadour is known for its many ... |
| Rouen |
The ancient city of Rouen is located on a bend of the meandering River Seine, approximately 200 kilometres by river from the English Channel, or La Manche. It can trace its rich heritage over 1800 years from the original city of the Gaulish tribes and the 2nd century Imperial City of Rotomagus whic... |
| Saint Laurent |
The tiny, rural commune of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer is located in the department of Calvados, in the Region of Lower Normandy of northern France. The village, of only 240 residents, stands amidst open countryside a few hundred metres from the wide, sandy, Normandy beaches, where during the Second Worl... |
| Saint Malo |
| Saint Malo-en-Donziois is a small commune of less than 130 residents which is located in the department of Nievre in the Burgundy Region of France. Nievre is a rural area which is known for its white wine, Pouilly Fume, so called due to the smoky or flinty quality of the wines. The village is loca... |
| Sainte-Maxime |
The popular resort town of Sainte-Maxime stretches for 11 kilometres along the beautiful Cote d’Azur of south-eastern France. Sainte-Maxine is known for its friendly, family atmosphere, glorious fine-sandy beaches, calm waters and large marina. Once a small fishing village, the town is located on ... |
| Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer |
The small seaside village of Sainte-Maries-de-la-Mer is the capital of the Camargue in south-eastern France. The village is located on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea close to the mouth of the Petit Rhone River on the flat wetlands that are part of the alluvial deposits in this delta region. The... |
| Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere |
The small and picturesque commune of St. Leon sur Vezere stands on the bank of the wooded Vezere River half-way between the villages of Les Eyzies and Montignac in the Dordogne region of Aquitaine. It is a charming and authentic medieval village which is considered to be one of France’s most beauti... |
| Saint-Remy-de-Provence |
The modern town of Saint-Remy-de-Provence completely encircles the medieval Old Town which retains its original 14th century shape through its historic buildings and parts of its defensive outer wall. Visitors can easily explore the clustered old part of Saint-Remy-de-Provence on foot, and can expe... |
| Saint-Tropez |
During the summer months the popular seaside resort town of Saint-Tropez becomes a busy and bustling magnet for the in-crowd and an attractive destination for the rich and famous. Saint-Tropez still attracts a few movie stars and celebrities, although perhaps not as many as it once did, and the tow... |
| Sarlat |
The historic commune of Sarlat-la-Caneda, or more simply Sarlat, is located in the Dordogne region of Aquitaine in south-western France. This beautiful town, which is considered to be the unofficial heart of the Dordogne, stands in a hollow between two hills approximately 10 kilometres north of the... |
| Saumur |
Located in the Pays de la Loire Region of western France and overlooking the River Loire is the historic commune of Saumur which is best known for its picturesque and grand 12th century Chateau de Saumur which dominates the skyline. Nick-named the ‘Pearl of Anjou’ this pretty town of 30,000 residen... |
| Seguret |
The small picturesque village of Seguret is located close to the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail and overlooks the vineyards of the beautiful Rhone Valley. The village stretches around the base of the nearby wooded hill, which is topped by a 13th century feudal castle and the remains of its 14t... |
| Sergeac |
| Sergeac is a small riverside commune which lies on the southern bank of the Vezere River as it winds its way through the beautiful Vezere Valley in the Dordogne region of Aquitaine in south-western France. Located just 9 kilometres from Montignac, the charming village of Sergeac is home to only 200... |
| Sisteron |
The picturesque, fortified town of Sisteron is located on the edge of a gorge created by the River Durance as it makes its way to the Mediterranean Sea across some of France’s most beautiful countryside. The gorge has provided a passage through a long mountain ridge for thousands of years which has... |
| Sivergues |
The small, picturesque cluster of medieval buildings which comprise the village of Sivergues, is a living example of the cultural and natural heritage of the upper valley of the River Aiguebrun. The village, which overlooks the whole of the Aiguebrun valley, has changed little over the centuries, a... |
| Strasbourg |
The historic and beautiful city of Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace Region and stands at the ‘Crossroads of Europe’. The city is known for its art and history and offers visitors a rich and diverse heritage, a great range of well preserved historic buildings and a vibrant and varied culture.... |
| Tarascon |
The well preserved medieval fortified town of Tarascon stands on the eastern bank of the River Rhone, between Avignon and Arles in south-eastern France. This beautiful old city contains several interesting attractions including the 15th century Chateau du Roi Rene and the remains of the old city ga... |
| Thonac |
| Thonac is a small picturesque riverside village of 250 residents which lies on the northern bank of the meandering Vezere River in the Region of Aquitaine in south-western France. Located just 6.5 kilometres from Montignac, the village stands adjacent to an old stone bridge which carries one of the... |
| Tours |
The historic city of Tours is located in the Centre Region of France close to the junction of the Loire and the Cher rivers. Tours is considered to be the chief town of the Loire Valley and stands at the mid-point of the Loire Valley U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site - an area which has been recogni... |
| Trouville-sur-Mer |
Overlooking the sandy beach of the Cote Fleurie and the green waters of the Seine Bay, the small resort town of Trouville, or more correctly Trouville-sur-Mer, can be found in the Lower Normandy region of northern France. Located just 200 kilometres from Paris and 80 kilometres from Rouen, Trouvill... |
| Troyes |
Troyes is considered to be one of France’s finest medieval centres and is located on the wide alluvial plains of the River Seine, approximately 150 kilometres south-east of Paris. The town, which was once the capital of the Champagne region, prides itself on its rich cultural heritage, its unique a... |
| Uzes |
The small town of Uzes, with a population of 8,500 inhabitants, is located approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Nimes in the Region of Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France. This historic city has a rich medieval heritage as it is the former first ‘Duchy of France’, and is today a Protected ... |
| Vaison-La-Romaine |
The ancient town of Vaison-la-Romaine straddles the River Ouveze and is overlooked by the impressive Mont Ventoux. The town is a popular tourist destination as it is surrounded by the beautiful fertile vineyards and orchards of the Rhone Valley and stands close to the spectacular Dentelles de Montm... |
| Vezelay |
Located at the top of a rounded hill, the small, enchanting commune of Vezelay is dominated by the huge 9th century Basilica of St Magdalene, which is also known as Vezelay Abbey. This historic religious centre was once an important meeting point along the Way of Saint James, a pilgrimage route to ... |
| Vimy |
The small farming commune of Vimy is located on the edge of the hills of Artois, in north-eastern France. It lies within the Region of Nord Pas de Calais, approximately 10 kilometres north of the city of Arras. It is an historic centre which can trace its roots from 1183 when it was first mentione... |