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Fleurie is a charming wine-growing region, which is situated in the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards. Its wine, which is famous throughout the world, is much appreciated for its subtlety, its bouquet and its ability to age well. Fleurie is an essential tourist stage when you discover the Beaujolais region, with its tourist office, its five restaurants, including one which has been awarded a star by the Michelin guide. Fleurie also has an international 4 star camp-site, which welcomes more than 12,000 tourists per year. Finally in there is also the Madonna Chapel, which protects the vineyards and offers a magnificent panorama reaching to the mountain range of the Alps.

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Saint-Étienne Métropole

The agglomeration of Saint-Étienne is situated in a remarkable natural setting between the National Regional Park of Pilat, the mountains of Forez and the gorges of the Loire.

With almost 400,000 inhabitants, the 43 towns which make up Saint-Étienne Métropole make it the sixth French agglomeration community. It is the crucible of small or medium-sized businesses and industries in France after the Parisian region, and the Rhône-Alpes’ second agglomeration has managed to take advantage of its industrial roots to create a new future for itself. It is currently undergoing a major revival and it is counting on design, culture and sport to increase its attractiveness and its appeal. The agglomeration of Saint-Étienne is a region which welcomes major sports events and it will be an arrival town during the Tour de France again in 2008.

• www.agglo-saint-etienne.fr

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