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Bourges Once the capital of Aquitaine, Bourges lies in the heart of France and it boasts a rich medieval past. In 52 B.C., Caesar called it the finest city in Gaul. The Saint Etienne Cathedral, the Jacques Coeur Palace are just two examples of the precious heritage from its past. Its spring festival "le Printemps de Bourges" is the international crossroads of rock music. The colorful atmosphere of the Water Gardens and the quietness of its old Berry Canal are an invitation to walking and relaxing. | Book this City | Clermont Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand is also the natural capital of "Massif Central", one of France's most attractive regions. The city is famous for the chain of volcanoes surrounding it. The Puy-de-Dôme (4,720 ft. above sea level) is the highest of these and was a site used for worship since prehistoric times by the Gauls and the Romans. Clermont-Ferrand's most famous public square is place de Jaude, on which stands a grand statue of Vercingetorix, made by Bartholdi who also created the Statue of Liberty. | Book this City | Limoges Limoges, the ancient capital of Limousin in west-central France, is world famous for its exquisite porcelain and enamel production, a medieval industry revived in the 19th century and still going strong today. The Evêché municipal museum ? Enamel Museum are reminders of how the arts of fire have existed here for over 1,000 years. Limoges is a city in harmony with its surrounding countryside. It has a splendid cultural heritage: monuments and Medieval bell towers spires, half-timbered structures. | Book this City | Vichy The Ville de Vichy, a world-renowned spa, is situated in the centre of France and at the heart of the "Province du Boubonnais". Surrounded by many areas of natural beauty, Vichy is a town in the countryside, but with a complete and very modern infrastructure, full of activities. It is famous as a major European centre dedicated to beauty, health, fitness and leisure. Private hotels in eclectic styles, extravagant domes, galleries in wrought iron, Vichy abounds in architectural diversity and many surprises. | Book this City |
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