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France 2009 Map... (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases)... UK
France 2009 Map... (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases)... USA |
France 2009 Map... MOT Atlas France 2009 (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases)... UK
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French Country Hideaways. Vacationing at private chateaus & manors in rural France.
Imagine awakening in a castle. You slip out of your poster bed, open french windows and step onto a stone balcony. You take in the view of surrounding vineyards that slope down to a quaint tile-roofed village in the misty river valley below.
This isn’t a dream. You can actually spend the night in an authentic French château or manor house, one with all the personal care of a bed-and-breakfast. For centuries, the country’s small châteaux have remained secret, closed to all but the families of the owners. But in recent years, in efforts to generate revenue for preservation, many families are throwing open the doors and inviting the public in to stay. French Country Hideaways takes you inside 35 of these hidden gems where you can experience true French country living.
At these châteaux d’hôte you will meet the owner-innkeeper and get to know the individual spirit of the place. These off-the-beaten-track estates were selected because each possesses a unique bond to the land. None of the properties has more than fifteen guest rooms, and most offer table d’hôte meals in the evenings that showcase the specialties of the region. France remains the number one European destination for Americans, and its three most popular regions are the focus here. Gloriously photographed by Franco-American Stephanie Cardon and complete with listings for recommended nearby restaurants and activities, French Country Hideaways is a wonderful guide for those planning or just dreaming about a visit to these enchanted landscapes.
About the Author
Casey O’Brien Blondes moved to France from her native New York sixteen years ago with her husband. After several years in Paris, the couple moved to a restored farmhouse in the Loire Valley, where Blondes became immersed in the local culture.
(Source: Amazon US 29 September 2005)
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French Country Hideaways. Vacationing at private chateaus & manors in rural france by Casey O’Brien Blondes. France Travel Guides
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Romanesque Churches Of France a travellers guide by Peter Strafford France Travel Guides
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Romanesque Churches of France a travellers guide by Peter Strafford.
The Romanesque churches to be found in every corner of France are one of the wonders of Europe. They were built between about 1000 and 1200 and were contemporary with English Norman architecture. Their architectural style varies from region to region, as do their size, shape and layout. The period saw the first revival of the art of sculpture since Roman times, and many of the churches such as Moissac, Autun, Vezelay and Chauvigny contain outstanding sculpture. Some, like St-Savin-sur-Gartempe and Tavant, have superb frescoes, and a few like Ganagobie have fine mosaics. It was the age of pilgrimages and a number of the churches were built along the four great pilgrim routes through France to Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. Many have links to Romanesque churches in Italy, England and Germany, since Romanesque was a style that was admired throughout Europe. "Romanesque Churches of France", which covers a hundred or so churches in ten geographical sections from Normandy and Burgundy in the north to Provence, Roussillon and Languedoc in the south, is the first comprehensive book to be published on the subject. This book is an ideal companion for travellers, with its many maps and its regional arrangement, and will be a stimulus for the exploration of remote and beautiful areas that are less familiar, such as Auvergne and the Pyrenees. It will also be invaluable as a reference book for all those with a general interest in the history of French architecture and sculpture. (Source: Amazon UK 29 September 2005)
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AA Spriral Guide to France
A new title in the AA's Spiral Guide series, covering the popular destination of France. Written by destination experts, the guides are witty yet informative giving in-depth guidance and expert choices. Compiled in a practical format, pocket sized with a spiral binding, they are the ideal guides for making travel fun. Easy-to-follow walks and tours accompany expert tips helping you beat the crowds; from shopping, entertainment and nightlife to perfectly planned day itineraries. There are personally recommended venues for eating and drinking, with a useful section on finding your feet and vital details for starting out, from airport information to shops. With top quality, detailed maps and colour coded pages throughout. (Source: Amazon UK 4 October 2005)
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AA Spiral Guide to France (Guide books to France) France Travel Guides
France - magazine, guide, atlas, walks and tours, listings ... |
An Englishman à la Campagne - Life in Deepest France by Michael Sadler France Travel Guides
'Michael Sadler is a fine example of that rare breed of Englishman, someone who can be very funny about living in France' Michael Palin
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An Englishman à la Campagne - Life in Deepest France by Michael Sadler
The Parisien now wants to be a paysan, but it's easier said than done ...How do you plant leeks in cement-hard French soil, impress Gallic neighbours with your non-existent gardening credentials and survive a seven-hour celebratory communion lunch (followed by dinner)? What skills are required to cope with suicidal French mice (souricide?), resist the advances of an attractive but desperate lady cheese-maker during an English lesson, buy wine from Mr Grump the grower, and -- last but not least -- stoop so low as to snap up the plastic trophy in the annual garden competition? AN ENGLISHMAN A LA CAMPAGNE is a wonderfully warm and witty follow-up to the author's account of his first year living in Paris. Now broadening his affectionate embrace to include the myriad facets of the French countryside, Sadler makes you laugh, makes you think, and makes you love the place ...even Donges, which won first prize in his competition for the grottiest village in France. (Source Amazon UK 4 October 2005)
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Narrow Dog to Carcassone
The Daily Telegraph
'... A rich and winning comic debut, destined to become a classic ...'
Book Description
The hilarious and true story of two senior-citizens and their whippet dog who hatch, plan and carry out a “lunatic scheme” to sail from Stone in Staffordshire to Carcassonne in the South of France. (Source: Amazon US 4 October 2005)
Visit amazon UK to read some great reviews of Narrow Dog to Carcassone ...
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Narrow Dog to Carcassone - An improbable journey by narrowboat to the France nobody knows ... by Terry Darlington France Travel Guides
'An improbable journey by narrowboat to the France nobody knows ...' |
AA France Caravan and Camping France Travel Guides
'Around 450 fully inspected quality campsites. Essential touring and stopover information' |
AA France Caravan and Camping Guide
Over 450 great caravan and camping sites located in France's favourite hotspots are detailed in this new edition to the AA Lifestyle Guide range. Each site has been inspected and graded by the Dutch camping organisation ANWB, which has rated them according to the quality and provision of their facilities. The guide is arranged in regional order with locations plotted on the atlas. Each site has a half page entry featuring photograph, description and information about facilities and there is contact information for easy booking, including email addresses for many sites. There are also helpful tips and guidance including motoring in France, preparing for your journey and ferry information, with details on how to book and sample letters.
(Source Amazon UK 4 October 2005)
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Cruising French Waterways
A guide to the varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France. It provides information on the history, architecture, engineering structures, chateaux, historical sites and scenic attractions of each navigation, enabling the reader to identify areas of great beauty and interest. Maximum craft dimensions are provided together with details of bankside moorings, repair yards, shops, restaurants, fuel and water points and appropriate map and guides for each section. This edition includes all recently restored navigations and explains newly introduced licensing and personal qualification requirements. (Source Amazon UK 4 October 2005)
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Cruising French Waterways by Hugh McKnight France Travel Guides
Cruising French Waterways by Hugh McKnight - 4th edition |
France for Dummies 3rd Edition France Travel Guides
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France for Dummies
From the romance of Paris and the glamour of the Riviera to the castles of the Loire Valley and the half-timbered homes of Normandy, France is a vacationer's dream. For a truly bon voyage, pack France For Dummies, Third Edition, and see it all, including:
*Four great itineraries for your French excursion
*Complete maps of Paris, including the Metro
*Where to find the best in French fare from truffles to escargot
*French expressions you'd be lost without
*A guide to the best châteaux tours
Like every For Dummies travel guide, France For Dummies, Third Edition includes:
*Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
*What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip
*The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
*Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages.
(Source Amazon UK 4 October 2005)
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Short Breaks in Northern France
Essex Chronicle
'A fascinating read... Will entertain most people whether they are planning to cross the channel or not'
Living France
'These guides are beautifully produced and a delight to read and own’
(Source Amazon UK 4 October 2005)
"Cadogan Guidebooks are the finest in the world, and this new one to Short Breaks in Northern France is no exception."--Belfast Newsletter (UK)
"Easy on the eyes and in the hands, these guides boast a wealth of information in well-ordered pages; the texts are written with humor and display a definite, enticing personal touch."--Booklist
"I must admit to being bowled over by the present offering...information is universally accurate and comprehensive...these guides are beautifully produced and a delight to read and own."--Living France Magazine (UK)
Book Description
Travelers can make a day or a weekend in Northern France a memorable one with Cadogan's unique guide. It's the perfect companion for flying visitors. (Source Amazon US 4 October 2005)
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Short Breaks in Northern France France Travel Guides
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The Rough Guide to France France Travel Guides
"Rough Guides are consistently readable, informed and, most crucially, reliable." Bill Bryson
Look inside the pages of an older Rough Guide to France Guide (The 2001 Edition!) (Amazon US page) |
Amazon.com review of the Rough Guide to France
France is known as a place that will delight the senses--and this Rough Guide will help you bathe in them all, from eyefuls of architecture to the sounds of la mer lapping against the shore, the touch of designer fabrics to the smells and tastes of some of the most renowned cuisine in the world. As authors Baillie and Salmon put it, "The pleasures of the palate run from the simplest picnic of crusty baguette, ham and cheese washed down by an inexpensive red wine through what must be the most elaborate take-away food in the world, available from practically every charcuterie; such basic regional dishes as cassoulet; the liver-destroying riches of Périgord and Burgundy cuisine; the fruits of the sea; extravagant pastries and ice cream cakes.... If you feel inadequate in the face of all this choice, never be afraid to ask advice, for most French people are true devotees, ever ready to explain the arcane mysteries to the uninitiated."
In France: The Rough Guide, the country's attractions are written up with creative flair and insightful advice, and the honest reviews of food and accommodations offer something for every traveler's budget. The coverage is complete with sections exploring history, cuisine, wine, literature, architectural terms, art, festivals, and politics. Bon voyage!
(Source Amazon US 4 September 2005)
Please note that the Amazon UK review on amazon.co.uk (as at 4 October 2005) refers to the 2001 edition, as do the links on that review!
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