France “Wine and Cheese”

A Discover-Europe Series Achievement

France is one of Europe’s largest countries. It is bordered by six countries. The country is considered to be the gateway to Europe as there are several large international airports (two of these can be found in Paris), ferry terminals, and the French rail service.

France is enjoyed and well-known for its cuisine and wines. It is easy to say that people love to cook and love their food. Meals are joyous, long events with families drawn close together for conversation. The typical French meal offers three to four courses, including cheese before dessert.

There are 22 official regions located in the country of France. Each of these regions is subdivided into departments.

The Northwest
Brittany and Normandy lie in the far northwest corner of France. This region is distinct, with a jagged coastline of wide bays and granite cliffs. Those who reside in this region consider themselves separated from the rest of France. The dialect is Breton, and you will find Lower Normandy and Upper Normandy also within this region. Rain is expected in this region, with cooler weather in the winter months and a variable climate throughout the year.

The Southwest
To the southern border of Brittany and Lower Normandy, you will find Pays-de la Loire. This region is spectacular and lush with amazing scenery, including the dramatic Atlantic coast where delightful beaches and waters can be found. The climate in this region offers the best temperatures, with warm summers and mild winters.

Rhone-Alpes
This area sits to the north of the Mediterranean coast. It is home to the French Alps which everyone knows is a popular area for tourists as well as locals. The area is filled with dazzling resorts available throughout the year and those in the region can take advantage of any number of activities with skiing ranking as a particular favourite. Mountains are plentiful in the region, just as they are in The Pyrenees in the southwest.

The Middle
The center of France is truly where the heart lies. It is a peaceful, quiet region. Auvergne is located in the heart of France and still remains one of the least densely populated areas of the country. No coasts or national borders are found in the areas in the heart of France. Limousin, Burgundy, and the Central Loire Valley all are located here. Many lakes exist throughout these areas, making it a prime area for those who enjoy fishing. Those who like to sip a great glass of wine can also come to this region. Burgundy is a paradise for those who love wine as well as delectable food.

The East
In the eastern region of France, you will find the areas that border Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The Franche-Comte is here, characterized by an amazing landscape of woods and rivers. Those who enjoy the great outdoors are certain to enjoy this region. There is a strong German influence in this region, which is prominent in the dialect, the cuisine, and the architecture. It is a peaceful region filled with beautiful small towns, rolling vineyards, and more. Ardennes is in the region and a hilly area with forests and waters to the south. It is here that champagne is created. In this region, the temperatures are generally cooler in the winter.

The North
Northern France is home to Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Dunkerque, and Boulogne. The close proximity to Belgium has a heavy influence on the region. Here you will find windmills and canals covering large expanses of land. The First World War battlefields can be found in the area. Picardy is also located in this part of France. The climate within this region resembles that of the UK and Paris.

Flight Route

1. Luxembourg to Strasbourg Neuhof ELLX to LFGC (124 nm)
2. Strasbourg Neuhof to Luneville Criosmar LFGC to LFQC (121 nm)
3. Luneville Criosmar to Reims Prunay LFQC to LFQA (127 nm)
4. Reims Prunay to Lille Lesquin LFQA to LFQQ (109 nm)
5. Lille Lesquin to Le Tourquet Cote D’Opale LFQQ to LFAT (105 nm)
6. Le Tourquet Cote D’Opale to Paris Le Bourget LFAT to LFPB (122 nm)
7. Paris Le Bourget to Paris Orly LFPB to LFPO (82 nm)
8. Paris Orly to Rouen Vallee De Seine LFPO to LFOP (108 nm)
9. Rouen Vallee De Seine to Deauville Normandie LFOP to LFRG (78 nm)
10. Deauville Normandie to Cherbourg Manche LFRG to LFRC (75 nm)
11. Cherbourg Manche to Saint Brieuc Armor LFRC to LFRT (129 nm)
12. Saint Brieuc Armor to Ouessant LFRT to LFEC (99 nm)
13. Ouessant to Belle-lle LFEC to LFEA (105 nm)
14. Belle-lle to Ancenis LFEA to LFFI (92 nm)
15. Ancenis to Le Mans Arnage LFFI to LFRM (93 nm)
16. Le Mans Arnage to Orleans St. Denis LFRM to LFOZ (115 nm)
17. Orleans St. Denis to Nevers Fourchambault LFOZ to LFQG (104 nm)
18. Nevers Fourchambault to Beaune Challanges LFQG to LFGF (115 nm)
19. Beaune Challanges to Lyon St. Exupery LFGF to LFLL (91 nm)
20. Lyon St. Exupery to Annecy Meythet LFLL to LFLP (71 nm)
21. Annecy Meythet to Courchevel LFLP to LFLJ (78 nm)
22. Courchevel to Gap Tallard LFLJ to LFNA (101 nm)
23. Gap Tallard to Cannes Mandelieu LFNA to LFMD (90 nm)
24. Cannes Mandelieu to Nice Cote D’Azur LFMD to LFMN (43 nm)
25. Nice Cote D’Azur to Bastia Poretta LFMN to LFKB (121 nm)
26. Bastia Poretta to Figari-Sud-Corse LFKB to LFKF (73 nm)
27. Figari-Sud-Corse to Calvi St. Catherine LFKF to LFKC (65 nm)
28. Calvi St. Catherine to Le Castellet LFKC to LFMQ (142 nm)
29. Le Castellet to Montpellier Mediterranee LFMQ to LFMT (109 nm)
30. Montpellier Mediterranee to Carassonne Salvaza LFMT to LFMK (112 nm)
31. Carassonne Salvaza to Rodez Aveyron LFMK to LFCR (116 nm)
32. Rodez Aveyron to Ussel Thalamy LFCR to LFCU (83 nm)
33. Ussel Thalamy to Tours Cinq Mars La Pile LFCU to LFXO (88 nm)
34. Tours Cinq Mars La Pile to La Rochelle lle De Re LFXO to LFBH (123 nm)
35. La Rochelle lle De Re to Arcachon Le Teste De Buch LFBH to LFCH (119 nm)
36. Arcachon Le Teste De Buch to Biarritz Pays Basque LFCH to LFBZ (71 nm)
37. Biarritz Pays Basque to Peyresourde Balestas LFBZ to LFIP (104 nm)

Recommendations

• Simulator: Microsoft Flight Simulator
• Aircraft: Small GA Single/Twin

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• Register for the event (TeamSpeak @ ts3.digitalthemepark.com).
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• Up to four flight legs a week across all DTP achievements.
• Real Weather / Real Time / Real Charts / No Slewing / No Time Compression.
• Any aircraft and form of navigation allowed.
• If unable to complete a flight, land and save the flight.

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