The Rough Guide to France 10 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Rough Guides, 2007. — 1400 p. The sheer physical diversity of France would be hard to exhaust in a lifetime of visits. Landscapes range from the fretted coasts of Brittany and the limestone hills of Provence to the canyons of the Pyrenees and the halfmoon bays of Corsica, and from the lushly wooded valleys of the Dordogne and the gentle meadows of the Loire valley to the glaciated peaks of the Alps. Each region looks and feels different, has its own style of architecture, its own characteristic food and often its own dialect. Though the French word pays is the term for a whole country, people frequently refer to their own region as mon pays – my country – and this strong sense of regional identity has persisted despite centuries of centralizing governments, from Louis XIV to de Gaulle.

The Rough Guide to France is your definitive handbook to one of Europe''s most beautiful countries. From Bastille Day celebrations and the spectacular Amiens cathedral to wintersports in the Alps and the famous Tour de France, this guide captures all of France''s highlights in a full colour introduction. The top hotels, bars and restaurants are all uncovered in the detailed listings section with the new ‘Author’s Pick’ feature highlighting the very best options. There are plenty of practical tips on a host of outdoor activities from hiking and sailing to windsurfing and rafting. The guide also also takes a detialed look at France''s history, art and architecture and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.

The Rough Guide to France is like having a local friend plan your trip!

The Rough Guide to France is your definitive handbook to one of Europe''s most beautiful countries. From Bastille Day celebrations and the spectacular Amiens cathedral to wintersports in the Alps and the famous Tour de France, this guide captures all of France''s highlights in a full colour introduction. The top hotels, bars and restaurants are all uncovered in the detailed listings section with the new Authors Pick feature highlighting the very best options. There are plenty of practical tips on a host of outdoor activities from hiking and sailing to windsurfing and rafting. The guide also also takes a detialed look at France''s history, art and architecture and comes complete with maps and plans for every area. The Rough Guide to France is like having a local friend plan your trip! Acts as a guide to France, one of Europe's most beautiful countries. This book captures various highlights of France, from Bastille Day celebrations and the spectacular Amiens cathedral to wintersports in the Alps and the famous Tour de France. Complete with maps and plans for every area, it also looks at France's history, art and architecture. Map and text on inside cover.