English guide to France with tourist information, itinerary ideas and addresses.
Publisher's description:
Practical travel guide to France with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in France, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in France, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to France 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 the Franche-Comté, The Rhone Valley, Provence, The Côte d'Azur and Corsica
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to France, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in France to family activities in child-friendly places, like Paris or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Toulouse.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including France entry requirements, getting around, health information, traveling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travelers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of France give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sampling the very best of French food, relaxing on fine sandy beaches and zipping down the slopes in the Alps.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of The Pyrenees, The Rhone Valley and Alsace's best sights and top experiences help to make the most of each trip to France, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS:
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in France, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into France, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational color photography, including the stunning Carcassone Castle and the spectacular Canal du Midi.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Montpellier, Dordogne and many more locations in France, reduce need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
ISBN/EAN : 9781839058479
Publication date: 2023
Pagination: 392 pages
Folded dimensions: 13x20cm
Language(s): English
Weight:
431 g
