North East

Auvergne-Rhone-Alps Region

Paris abounds with cafés, bistros, and fine cuisine of all kinds; yet some things are best savored en région. Take sauerkraut in Alsace, for instance, or oysters on the coast. It’s hard to beat the authenticity. Luckily, a number of cities with delectable local specialties and notable chefs are less than two hours by train from the capital by TGV, or high-speed train. Pack your weekender or just go for the day and hop on the next train for a culinary adventure.

In 1975, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) began compiling a World Heritage List of outstanding cultural or natural sites important to the heritage of humanity.

The Amphitheater District of new buildings by renowned architects raises Metz' profile as a Top French City

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• 2800 hotels in total—289,000 beds which means an average number of 52 rooms per hotel
  

  
  

A new contemporary art center in Montpellier, the Design Biennale in Saint-Etienne, the FIFA Women's World Cup in 6 out of 9 cities and a great contemporary art bash in Lille

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AMIENS

Divided by the Somme River, Amiens is known for its many canals and floating garden markets.

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