Maps and Travel Guides
Was
the Battle of Hastings a French victory? No! William the Conqueror was Norman
and hated the French. Were the Brits really responsible for the death of Joan of
Arc? No! The French sentenced her to death for wearing trousers...
Maps and Travel Guides
Recommended travel guides, regional guides and maps.
1000 Years of Annoying the French
Was
the Battle of Hastings a French victory? No! William the Conqueror was Norman
and hated the French. Were the Brits really responsible for the death of Joan of
Arc? No! The French sentenced her to death for wearing trousers...
Languedoc-Roussillon - Footprint France
With
its landscapes of olives, vines and cypress trees, sleepy wine villages and
buzzing cities such as Montpelier and Nimes, Languedoc-Roussillon is a delicious
dose of Mediterranean conviviality...
Loire Valley - Footprint France
Whether
more at home in vibrant cities such as Tours, Angers and Orleans, or slumbering
rural villages, untouched by tourism the Loire Valley has something for
everyone. With it's sumptuous chateaux's like Chambord and Villandry, legendary
vineyards and fragrant rose gardens...
Dordogne and Lot - Footprint France
The
Dordogne takes people by surprise. Green and calm and quiet, at first glance it
seems like just another corner of rural France designed for good food, fine wine
and easy living. Then they notice that it holds humanity's first great works of
art, provocative paintings on the walls of its caves that go back over 15,000
years BC...
Normandy - Footprint France
Great
ports Cherbourg and Le Havre, picturesque fishing harbours like Honfleur or
Dieppe, chic resorts and long sandy beaches all resonate with memories linking
Normandy to its neighbour across the Channel. Discover an astonishing artistic
heritage...
Brittany - Footprint France
The
unique bonus of Brittany is a vibrant celtic heritage, revealed in its language,
music, dance, colourful local festivals, religious traditions and mystical
sites. Highlights from the region plus hints and tips from local people on where
to go and what to do, including Broceliande, the Carnac megaliths...
Provence and Cote d'Azur - Footprint France
Sandwiched
between Italy, mainland France and North Africa, Provence and the Cote d'Azur is
blessed with an interesting history, tempered by a mix of cultural influences.
The Camargue's pink flamingos give way to bustling Marseilles, France's second
city...
Lonely Planet Discover France
Renowned
as producing some of the worlds best travel guides Lonely Planet has surpassed
itself with a superb guide to the very best of France. The guide includes Paris,
Versailles, Chartres, Champagne the Northeast, Brittany & Normandy, The Loire &
Central France as well as Burgundy...
Hg2: A Hedonist's Guide to Paris
Paris
is often underestimated as a city. Yes, the City of Lights provides the
benchmark of original, classic style in fashion, history, art, food,
architecture and romance, but it is also a city whose cutting edge continues to
influence movers and shakers around the world in these, and other, arenas...
Normandy Coast from the Air - Cap De La Hague to Cap Frehel
This
attractive planning and on-board guide provides the perfect way to view the
coastline for sailors, motor boaters, fishermen and dinghy sailors. The superb
colour photos show the outlines of the coast, suitable anchorages, harbour
entrances and river estuaries...
West France Cruising Companion
Steering
people to the best local attractions and shopping along France's Atlantic coast,
this handy guide offers clear pilotage directions (with aerial approach shots)
for all major ports of call...
Provence
This
book takes the reader on a fascinating journey from the ancient sites in Orange
to the university town of Aix-en-Provence, from the metropolis of Marseille to
the spectacular Gorges du Verdon...
Go Slow France - Special Places to Stay
France
is blessed with great food and a richness of scenery and rural living that is
hard to beat. Can you imagine the French en route to the office, drinking coffee
in takeaway cups on the hoof, eating pot noodles at their desk for lunch or
flying off for weekend city-break boozing in Prague...
Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps
Peering
down over the French Riviera is a forbidding barrier of light grey rock. Rising
to over 3000m from the shore, the Maritime Alps straddle the international
French-Italian border for 190km. Soaring peaks, glittering lakes and picturesque
stone villages await the walker, along 600km of mapped pathways, through two
national parks...
Back Roads France
DK
Eyewitness Back Roads France driving holiday guide will take you via scenic
routes to discover charming French villages, local restaurants and intimate
places to stay. Unearth the real soul of France relying on all the practical
information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking
information and opening hours...
Colours of Provence
A
colour-coded tour of the southern France region celebrates the rich tapestry of
its landscapes and visitor sites, sharing insider information on where to find
top-recommended fabrics, antiques, and gourmet ingredients...
In Love in France: A Traveler's Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Land of Amour
The
very first fully illustrated guide to the most inspirational and romantic
regions of France for the newly smitten, the newlywed, and those who share a
lifetime of passion...
The Best Campsites in France 2010
Entries
in this guide cannot be paid for so each camp site is chosen on merit alone. The
guide has a full colour layout with maps and is indexed by region and by nearest
town...
French Alps Tourist Guide
Stop
for a moment and inhale the cool mountain air as you hike the Alpine pastures of
the Grande Randonnée beneath the high snow plains and peaks above. Feel the mist
of spring snow kicked up off-piste at Méribel...
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On
a winter's day in 2002, a bottle shaped like a tear washed up on the Kent coast.
It contained a letter written in French, a lock of hair, and a mystery....
Teach
Yourself, the world’s leading learning brand is relaunched in 2010 as a
multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals....
Collins
Pocket French Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language and
usage. Clear presentation and colour layout allow maximum accessibility...
Anyone that's driven a motorhome through France will know how invaluable these stopping points are. If you're planning to tour France in a camper van or motor...
Part of the best selling series Cool Camping: France is the most stunning camping guidebook yet. It features a hand-picked selection of the very best
campsites...
