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Chapter One FRANCE’S GEOGRAPHY & LANDSCAPE

B ienvenue à France ! In other words, welcome to France. The largest country in Western Europe, France is a place where the old and the new exist together; ancient Roman ruins can be seen right next to modern-day houses, and medieval towns are just minutes away from bustling urban centers. Breathtakingly beautiful, France is a popular tourist destination, and has been for centuries. Geography France’s geography is incredibly varied. The south and central regions are hills, while plains and lowlands form the northern area. Then there are the Alps to the east and the Pyrenees to the south. These huge mountains form equally

ABOVE: Mont Blanc in the Alps is reflected in the Lacs des Chéserys, near Chamonix.

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