Lorraine, with her sister Alsace, became part of the historical combination of Alsace-Lorraine which eventually was returned to France in 1918.

Rising to the greatest heights in all Europe, the French Alps are more rugged and more unspoiled than the Swiss or Tirolean Alps.

Resting snugly against the Vosges mountains in northeast France, Alsace is a beautiful plain in the Rhine valley.

As if the luxurious coastal area were a threatening invader, the hack country folk of Pays-Basque appear to be fighting to maintain the original character of their Province.

It is claimed, and no doubt rightfully, that France is the greatest tourist attraction of all the countries of the world.

The city of Le Puy, with Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe church sitting atop a pointed rock peak, presents an appearance which is typical of the geography of the region.

Ever since the Moors attempted to invade France by way of the eastern Pyrenees mountains and were stopped by Charles Martel, the Pyrenees have represented a bulwark and natur

The white coif worn as a head dress by the women of Brittany could easily be the "trademark" of this region.

Surrounding the sleepy, peaceful Loire river is the valley Province of Anjou. This region is one of the outstanding examples of the Renaissance influence in France.

For visitors arriving by ship at the ports of Le Havre and Cherbourg, Normandie represents the gateway to one of the most fabulous countries of the world.