- Insiders' reviews of must-see sights, from world-famous to lesser-known attractions.
- Regional food and wine coverage that will make your mouth water.
- Accommodation with character, from rustic gites to historic chateaux.
- Lively coverage of France's celebrated arts and culture.
-145 detailed maps to help you find your way.
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- Full-colour section introducing France's highlights.
- Informed accounts of every attraction, from the standing stones at Carnac to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.
- Up-to-the-minute reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay, in all price ranges.
- Practical tips on exploring France's landscapes, from the hills of the Ardennes to the lavender fields of Provence.
- In-depth coverage of French Culture, cuisine, wine, festivals and history.
- Maps and plans for every region.
- Informed accounts of all the sights and architectural treasures, from the magnificent abbey of Mont-st-Michel to the evocative medieval city of Rouen.
- Incisive reviews of the best hotels, cafes and restaurants, in every price bracket.
- Practical tips on a host of activities, including trips to Brittany's beautiful off-shore islands and cycling the backwoods.
- Full-colour photos and all the maps you'll need .
- 37 detailed maps
- special section on Corsica's famous walking trails, including detailed coverage of the GR20 route.
- guide to the best dive sites, with expert advice for divers of all standards.
- delectable tips on food and drink.
- Full-colour section introducing Corsica's highlights.
-Lively coverage of all the sights, from Bastla's Vieux Port to the remote villages of the Niolo Valley.
- Critical reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay, in every price range.
- Practical advice on hiking around the island, including the famous GR20.
- Comprehensive accounts of the historic sites, from megalithic Filitosa to Napoleon's birthplace in Ajaccio.
- Informed background on Corsican history, culture and wildIife
- Entertaining coverage of all the sights, from prehistoric cave paintings and ancient abbeys to clifftop villages and Lot valley gorges.
- Discerning Iistings of the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit all budgets, ranging from riverside campsites to luxurious chateaux.
- Practical accounts of activlties as diverse as wlne-tasting in the Bordeaux vineyards and canoeing the Dordogne river
- Informed discussion of the region's history, culture, festivals and cuisine.
- Full-colour photos, plus detailed maps and plans.
Languedoc-Roussillon is a three-eyed hybrid, cobbled together in the 1980s by the merging of two historic regions. Bas-Languedoc (Lower Languedoc), land of bullfighting, rugby and robust red wines, looks towards the more-sedate Provence. On the plain are the major towns: Montpellier, the vibrant capital, sun-baked Nîmes with its fine Roman amphitheatre – and fairy-tale Carcassonne, with its witches’-hat turrets. On the coast, good beaches abound, old Agde lies somnolent beside the River Hérault and Sète, a thriving port, adds commercial vigour.
Deeper inland, Haut-Languedoc (Upper Languedoc) is quite distinct from the sunny lowlands. A continuation of the Massif Central, this sparsely populated mountainous terrain shares trekking, mountain pasture, forests and hearty cuisine with Auvergne, to its north. The small towns of Mende, Florac, Alès and Millau are like oases within the greater wilderness. The Parc National des Cévennes has long been the refuge of exiles and crisscrossed by marked trails. Trekking country too are the bare limestone plateaus of the Grands Causses, sliced through by deep canyons such as the Gorges du Tarn, perfect for a day’s canoeing.
- Comprehensive coverage of town and countryside, from Toulouse and Montpelier to Pyrenean backwoods and Mediterranean beaches.
- Critical reviews of accommodation and restaurants, catering to every budget.
- Informed descriptions of all the sights, including the walled city of Carcassonne and the Roman coliseum at Nimes, as well as activities such as hiking, rafting and skiing
- Lively discussion of the region's rich history and culture, its festivals and cuisine.
- Full-colour photos, plus detailed maps and plans
- where to sip Chateauneuf du Pape or feast on Provencal fare.
- accommodation options for all - from farmhouses and monasteries to historic chateaux.
- detailed information on the region's distinct artistic heritage.
- insider tips on where to raft, walk or bike.
- 42 detailed maps.
- Full-colour section introducing the area's highlights.
- Detailed coverage of every attraction, from the bustling Vleux Port of Marseille to the remote mountains of Haute Provence.
-Discerning reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, for all budgets.
- Informed background on local history, books and festivals.
- Practical advice on shore Islands and stretches.
- Maps and plans for every area.
Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Features
include:
- Listings of the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit all budgets - from stylish Biarritz to the most remote mountain refuges
- Reviews of all the sights, including prehistoric cave art In the Ariege and the formidable sixteenth-century fort at Jaca.
- Accounts of the best outdoor activities, from skiing, climbing and walking, to river-rafting and parapenting.
- Informed coverage of the history, culture, festivals, flora and fauna of the region, and forty maps.
- 22 easy to use maps.
- Full coverage of multi-cultural Paris.
- Tried and tested walks to guide you off the beaten track.
- Inside information on scores of excellent eateries.
- Wide range of excursions, including Fontainebleau and Versailles.
definitive handbook to Europe's most alluring city. Features include:
- Full-colour section introducing the city's highlights.
- Incisive accounts of all the sights, from the plant Louvre to the Intimate Rodin museum, and from the heights of Montmartre down to the catacombs.
- Lively reviews of the choicest places to stay, eat and drink, in all price ranges.
- Insiders' listings of shops and markets, cafes, clubs and cinemas, kids' sights, and much more.
- Enticing excursions including Chartres, Versailles and Disneyland Paris.
- Maps and plans covering the city and day-trips.
' Advice from Local Experts with practical expererience '
Includes:
- 12 walks and 2 excursions into the mountains (one on an old narrow-gauge rail-way)
- large-scale maps; city plan; timetables
- city and countryside restaurants, with menu highlights
- local specialities; markets; health food shops
- 21 recipes for local dishes, with an emphasis on naturally healthy ingredients available in Nice or back home.
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