Dordogne, Gironde, Lot et Garonne, Landes, Pyrenees
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Cadogan
Guide Dordogne, the Lot & Bordeaux
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This title reveals historic and natural treasures from Bordeaux to
Toulouse. It visits the earliest known prehistoric art at the Lascaux
caves and the beautiful Renaissance town of Sarlat; samples foie gras and
confits washed down with fine Bordeaux; and explores the fairytale castles
and Romanesque churches of northern Perigord. Published May 07
Aquitaine (AA Road Map France) - This fully updated touring map from
the AA and IGN, France's Official Mapping Agency, is all you need for
motoring through Aquitaine. It is presented in a slimline format with durable plastic cover, with an extra large scale and fully updated speed camera sites. The map combines clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. Published Feb 09. Limited availability.
Dordogne and Lot (Footprint Travel Guide) - 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. It's been a busy crossroads ever since. The land of a thousand castles has cinematic medieval donjons and turreted Renaissance chateaux to rival those of the Loire. A dramatic history hasn't kept the Dordogne from polishing the arts of everyday life. There's an inviting cuisine based on duck, foie gras and truffles, and lovely
villages of warm golden stone that complement some of France's most civilized landscapes. Including ideas for great days out, locals recommendations and travel tips to avoid the crowds and save money, Footprint Dordogne gives an insight into a region that will have you reaching for your passport today. Published May 10
Aquitaine Berlitz Motoring Map - These Motoring Maps give first time
drivers and seasoned motorists alike the added confidence to drive in
France. They are fully indexed with clear, detailed mapping and include
distance indicators. Quick-reference, look-up panels include essential
travel information from driving regulations and emergency telephone
numbers to key French phrases. Inset maps of major towns have dedicated
index panels for ease of use and an extensive legend identifies places of
special interest, service stations, hotels restaurants etc in 5 different
languages. Published May 07
Dordogne and Lot Footprint, The land of a thousand castles has cinematic medieval donjons and turreted Renaissance chateaux to rival those of the Loire. A dramatic history hasn't kept the Dordogne from polishing the arts of everyday life. There's an inviting
cuisine based on duck, foie gras and truffles, and lovely villages of warm golden stone that complement some of France's most civilized landscapes. Including ideas for great days out, locals recommendations and travel tips to avoid the crowds and save money, FootprintFrance Dordogne gives an insight into a region that will have you reaching for your passport today. Published May 10.
Dordogne Valley (Everyman Guides) - Everyman Guides provide a
spectacular, encyclopaedic reference to each destination's history,
religion, art and architecture with more than 1,000 specially commissioned
illustrations and photographs including 3D architectural drawings. This
work is divided into three sections for ease of use: the encyclopaedia,
the itineraries and a section of practical advice and information.
Published June 06. Limited availability.
Dordogne and Western France (Drive Around)
- This guide offers the
best tours to the Dordogne's lofty chateaux, fortified medieval towns and
green mountain slopes, plus the vineyards of the Bordeaux region and the
beaches of Biarritz and the Atlantic coast. Each chapter contains enough
attractions to provide at least a day's worth of activities - often more -
and has an introduction that sums up the main attractions and a ratings
box. It is then divided into an alphabetical gazetteer and a suggested
tour. In every chapter, you will find lodging and eating recommendations
for individual towns, or for the area as a whole. Published Jan 09
Dordogne,
Landmark Visitors Guide, Mike Smith - A guide for Dorgogne - a popular region of France.
This title features car tours and town trails with accompanying maps and historical background notes. It includes Fact File, which gives practical travel advice including local customs, accommodation and entertainment. It also features colour photography with road maps and feature boxes. Published April 06
The Rough Guide to the Dordogne and the Lot - Your definitive handbook to one of France's
most beautiful regions. From prehistoric cave paintings and majestic
castles to the vineyards of Bordeaux, the full-colour section introduces
all of the regions highlights. For every town and village, there are
comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink
and stay to suit every budget, from humble chambers d'hoc;tes to Michelin-starred restaurants. There is plenty of practical advice on navigating the region's waterways, visiting wine chateaux and tracking down truffle markets. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region's history, culture, festivals and superb cuisine and comes complete with maps for every area. Published May 10
Dordogne & Southwest France ( Eyewitness Travel Guides) These are the guides that show you what others only tell you! Suggested itineraries and highlights ensure you make the most of your trip. With clear maps, 3D models and extensive hotel and restaurant listings at all price
levels. Whether you want to explore the prehistoric caves in Dordogne or wine taste in Bordeaux, you'll get straight to where you want to go in this fascinating region. Published May 10.
Bordeaux (City Spots) - This is the savvy city breakers' pocket
guide to seeing and doing more in Bordeaux - with a fun-seeking and
cost-conscious slant.It provides practical accommodation, restaurant and
nightlife listings to suit varied budgets and tastes. Imaginative
suggestions reveal the city's hidden gems. The compact format quickly
locates the top must-see and do attractions. Published July 08. Limited availability.
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