The Rough Guide to France (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Rough Guides)

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The Rough Guide to FranceMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.\nDiscover France with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to explore the elegant chateaux of the Loire, visit the sublime Mont St-Michel or travel the deeply moving Circuit du Souvenir, The Rough Guide to France will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.\nFeatures of this travel guide to France:\nDetailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas
Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to France
Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Paris, the Cote d'Azur and many more locations without needing to get online
Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the luminous Paris skyline at dusk and an enchanting Burgundian village and vineyard
Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux and Annecy's best sights and top experiences
Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more
Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into France, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary
The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
Covers: Paris; The North; Champagne and the Ardennes; Alsace and Lorraine; Normandy; Brittany; The Loire; Burgundy; Poitou-Charentes and the Atlantic coast; The Limousin, Dordogne and the Lot; The Pyrenees; Languedoc; The Massif Central; The Alps and Franche-Comte; The Rhone valley; Provence; The Cote d'Azur; Corsica\nYou may also be interested in:
The Rough Guide to Paris, The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy, The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon, The Rough Guide to Provence & the Cote d'Azur\nAbout Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
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INSIDE THIS BOOK\nINTRODUCTION What to see, what not to miss, itineraries and more \nBASICS Pre-departure tips and practical information\nTHE
GUIDE Comprehensive, in-depth guide to France, with regional highlights and full-colour maps throughout\nCONTEXTS History, art, architecture, cinema, plus recommended books and a useful language section\nFrance chapters\nParis
The North
Champagne and the Ardennes
Alsace and Lorraine
Normandy
Brittany
The Loire
Burgundy
Poitou-Charentes and the Atlantic coast
The Limousin, Dordogne and the Lot
The Pyrenees
Languedoc
The Massif Central
The Alps and Franche-Comté
The Rhône valley
Provence
The Côte d'Azur
Corsica\nFrom the Back Cover
PERCHED VILLAGES, GOURMET FOOD, elegant cities of culture - France isn't the world's most popular destination for nothing. Get ready to be wined, dined and romanced from dawn till dusk in settings that have inspired so many legendary artists, bohemian writers and passionate lovers.