Guides
- Bumping About Brittany
Bumping About Brittany is a guidebook with a difference, a series of excursions into the cultural, physical and emotional heartland of Brittany that can be followed up on the ground or simply consumed in the comfort of your own home as a good read. Taken together, the twenty-five essays of which the book is composed, amount to a portrait of the region, of its history, it's landscape, its people, and the way they relate to one another and France as a whole. It is an introduction for visitors and new residents to the Brittany most tourists never see, not simply a litany of classic tourist attractions, but a celebration of the happenstance of travel, the chance encounters and oddities that crop up when we're wandering around, not quite aimlessly, but ready to enjoy whatever we find, even if it wasn't precisely what we were looking for in the first place.
- Caravan and Camping France 2010
Fully updated for 2010, this comprehensive guide provides descriptions of over 400 great caravan and camping sites located in France's favourite holiday spots. All sites have been inspected and graded and have a half-page description and photograph, including information on site facilities and leisure activities. Information on opening times, prices, facilities, and directions accompany details on how to book, plus sample booking letters in French.
- Cycling France
The French have a nickname for the bicycle--la petite reine, or little queen. With the country's fondness for the queen of the road, its vast network of quiet backroads, magnificent scenery, and scrumptious eateries, it's the perfect choice for discovering the world on two wheels. In Lonely Planet: Cycling France, Lonely Planet has created an excellent guide, chock-full of itineraries, maps, and information and advice for those who want to get off the bus and set their own pace. They've mapped out the best rides in the country for neophytes, veterans and off-roaders, with itineraries ranging from a few hours to two months. Here's a sampling: in Paris you can take the bike paths along the Seine or all the way to Monet's gardens in Giverny.
- Driving in France
Driving in France - your complete guide to planning your trip, the best routes, the rules of the road and the French you need to know. This indispensable guide tells you everything you need to know about motoring in France. From the new regulations about essential driving equipment, to the most beautiful drives in France, it is packed with information and inspiration to help you plan your next trip.
- France (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
This book features new colour food chapter highlighting the regional diversity of cuisine, including in-depth information on cheese, bread and charcuterie. Local voice interviews give reader's a window into the people who define French culture. It provides in-depth coverage of French culture, food & wine, plus thorough explanations about how all these are intertwined and inseparable.
- France 2010 - Alan Rogers
Entries in the guide cannot be paid for - each site is chosen on merit alone. Full colour layout, indexed by region and by nearest town, with colour maps. Tourist information on the regions of France and tourist attractions and travel information.
- France Best Places to Eat & Stay
From cordon bleu cuisine in Paris to rustic country dishes in the heart of Provence, this invaluable guide lists over 3,200 of the best places to eat and stay in France. Covering all 16 regions, and richly illustrated, this is a mouthwatering and fascinating celebration of the best of French food and wine. A must-have for foodies and Francophiles alike.
- French Bed & Breakfast Special Places to Stay
The first of the Special Places series, this established guide is a bestseller. With its huge variety and range of good value places to stay, it's an indispensable guide for those traveling round France. Special places from all over France are included, including ski chalets and seaside homes, châteaux and farmhouses – a collection honed over many years.
- French Self-catering Special Places to Stay
An enticing collection of self-catering places that opens doors to the delights of travel in France. From ancient manor houses with designer interiors set in rolling countryside to studio pieds à terre in Paris. With around 400 places the best of France is here.
- French Vineyards
Special Places to Stay: French Vineyards is a guide that will be irresistible to wine-loving Francophiles. The French wine industry has survived the New World's invasion of the market and its estates - many of which are run by artisan producers - continue to produce a variety and quality of wine that holds its place in our affections. The writer and researcher, Patrick Hilyer, owns a restaurant in northern France and has found owners who combine wine production with unbeatable hospitality.
- The Flea Markets of France
A visit to a flea market can be the highlight of a trip to France: a lively encounter with everyday French culture, an exciting way to spend a few hours, and a chance to pick up a unique souvenir or add to a collection. The Flea Markets of France is the indispensable tool for getting the most out of your visit, whether you're a first-time visitor or an experienced shopper. Conversational and comprehensive, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about exploring markets all over France.
- The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy
The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy is your essential handbook to two of France’s most enduringly popular areas. The full-colour section showcases the highlights from both regions, from Carnac megaliths to Camembert Cheese. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best hotels, restaurants and cafés, whatever your budget.
- The Rough Guide to Dordogne & the Lot
The Rough Guide to the Dordogne and the Lot is the ultimate handbook for discovering the region, from its spectacular limestone caves to the fairytale château of Najac. Discover walks and cycle trails to ancient cliffs and peaceful riverbanks, and stop off at world-famous vineyards. Foodies will enjoy a full-colour section on A taste of Périgord, sharing the best of the region’s world-renowned cuisine, while readers are directed to the finest restaurants and water-side cafés, not to mention festivals and local markets.
- The Rough Guide to France
The Rough Guide to France is the ultimate travel guide with detailed coverage of the best attractions France has to offer. Discover the vibrant regions of France, from the chateaux of the Loire, to the wineries of Burgundy and the rugged pistes of the Alps, with fully revised and updated maps of France. Discover the best regions for skiing and snowboarding, whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in France, the best bars in France and the best restaurants in France, whatever your budget.
- The Rough Guide to Languedoc and Roussillon
The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon is your essential handbook to one of France’s most beautiful and intriguing regions. The full-colour section introduces the area's highlights from the picturesque beach town of Collioure and the Orb Valley mountain river to swimming at the Pont Du Gard - an extraordinary Roman Aqueduct. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and sample the local wines, whatever your budget.
- The Rough Guide to Paris
The Rough Guide to Paris is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating city with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Paris attractions. Discover Paris’s highlights with stunning photography and detailed coverage on everything from the city’s magnificent galleries and the iconic Eiffle Tower, to the Left Bank cafés of Saint-Germain and Monparnasse. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Paris whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets.
- The Rough Guide to Provence and the Cote d'Azur
The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte D’Azur is your definitive handbook to one of France’s most stunning regions. From the bustling Vieux Port of Marseille and the beaches of St Tropez to the remote mountains of Haute-Provence, the full-colour section introduces the regions highlights. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and honest reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget.
- The Rough Guide to the Loire
The Rough Guide to Loire Valley is your essential guide to the “garden of France.” Discover the spectacular châteaux of Chenonceau to the glorious cathedral of Chatres, the full colour section gives a real sense of the best this bourgeois paradise has on offer. Get clued-up… all the practical information you need for exploring the cultural landscape, sampling the regions wine, cycling and hot air ballooning, plus special tips on keeping the kids happy.
- The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees
The Rough Guide toThe Pyrenees is the most comprehensive handbook to this glorious region, covering both sides of the range from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. From lush meadowland, snow-clad peaks and canyons of sinuously sculpted rock to alluring resorts, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. You’ll find detailed accounts of all the sights, from the gorges of the Basque country to the Romanesque churches of Calunya.
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