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Water Sports on France’s Atlantic Coast

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Map about Vélodyssée route

Vélodyssée – cycling route

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Cycling holidays along the French Atlantic Coast

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Rochefort

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Cognac tour

Cognac-tasting tours

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Poitou-Charentes Oysters

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Basque cuisine

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Saffron flower

Saffron

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Vinegar

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Salt

Guérande Salt

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