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AA Spiral Guide 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. Published Feb 11

ISBN: 9780749567859 - France

France (Eyewitness Travel Guides) - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide France will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, it will help you to discover France region-by region; from Champagne in the north to the sun-blessed corner of Provence and the Côte d'Azur. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, from the world-class architecture of the Louvre, to the island-life of Corsica and rolling vineyards of Bordeaux - with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, châteaux, resorts, restaurants, cafés and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of the major cities and towns. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide France explores the culture, history, architecture and art of this charming country - with a perfect balance between thriving cities and gorgeous countryside, high fashion and rustic charm. Published Feb 11

ISBN: 9781405347006 - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: France

France Green Guide (Michelin Green Guides) - The location of France in Europe and its tumultuous history have shaped the nation into a land of many regions, each with its own distinctive traditions. This diversity, the wealth of cultural heritage, and the great variety of natural landscapes offer the visitor an array of destinations to meet every desire. The Green Guide, the perfect travel companion: a discerning and up-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, it offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage and a selection of hotels and restaurants. Ideal guides for the independent tourist, The Green Guide explores destinations both near and far. Published March 10

ISBN: 9781906261788 - Tourist Guide France

France (Rough Guide Travel Guides) - The Rough Guide to France is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best French attractions. Full-colour features explore the very best French wines and cheeses, as well as France’s key walking regions and routes, while an extensive language section will get you started on all the most important French phrases and vocabulary. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do, while relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and shops in France for all budgets. You’ll find expert tips on exploring the country’s varied landscapes, from the slopes of the Alps to the vibrant metropolis of Paris; and authoritative background on France’s history, wildlife and food. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of France, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make The Rough Guide to France your ultimate travelling companion. Published April 11

 

France (Lonely Planet Country Guide) - Revamped full-colour country guide to the world's most popular destination. Improved maps throughout. 'What's New' section for repeat travellers, detailing the hot new trends and sights in France. 3D illustrations of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Palace of Versailles, Monte Carlo Casino, Mont St-Michel and Marseille's Vieux Port. Published March 11

France Berlitz Pocket Guide - The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and include places to go, history of the area and interesting facts, and things to do, including shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment, nightlife and much more. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. The Top10 attractions are highlighted, allowing you to set priorities for your stay and ensure you don't miss out on the best your destination has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips, such as transport and currency. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit. Published April 09

France 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 April 07

ISBN: 9789812680617 - France Berlitz Motoring Map

Fodor's France - Full-colour guide, make your trip to France unforgettable. Customize your trip with simple planning tools. Top experiences & attractions, lodging comparison charts, discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more. “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travellers. Opinions from destination experts. Fodor’s France-based writers reveal their favourite local haunts.  Published Nov '10

Frommer's France - Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Comprehensive advice on the best of France, from Paris to Provence, from Normandy to Nice. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Published Oct 10

AA Big Easy Read France  - Fully revised and updated for 2011, this specialist, super-scale, easy-to-read, A3 road atlas designed for the British motorist in France includes 44 city, town and port plans and a new-style central Paris city plan. Static speed camera locations are pinpointed on the mapping and French place names are used to match local road signs. A route planner detailing major routes, ferries and airports is included and there is a distance and journey times chart between 50 destinations. Coverage includes road mapping for Corsica, plus there is a channel hopping guide, channel tunnel terminal and channel tunnel port plans. Published Nov 10

Alan Rogers France: Quality Camping and Caravanning Sites - This informative guide to quality camping and caravanning sites in France is a regular best-seller. Featuring all kinds of campsites in France, this guide to French campsites is a must for anyone seeking that perfect French campsite. Published Jan 11

AA Bed and Breakfast in France -  The extensive offers a choice of B&Bs, farmhouses and Chateaux in every region of France - the perfect way to sample France at its very best. The famous Gites de France logo means that you can be confident that all the places featured have been inspected and approved by one of the leading names in French private accommodation. Each Departement section has clear, easy-to-use mapping showing where each establishment is located. Booking is made easy with address, telephone, fax and email contact details provided where available and with a sample booking letter in French included. Details of prices and facilities from single rooms to family suites are provided, and an extensive location atlas is included. Published Feb 09

French Bed and Breakfast (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay) - The first of the "Special Places" series, this established guide is a bestseller. With its huge variety and range of good value places to stay, it's an indispensable guide for those travelling round France - it is as much about making good friends as staying in really beautiful homes. Fresh, informative write-ups are backed up by excellent maps and directions, symbols and quick reference indices. Our approach is unusual. There are no set rules, no interminable checklists and no hard-and-fast criteria for inclusion. Published Feb 11

French Hotels, Chateaux and Inns (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay) - A seductive collection of over 350 hotels, châteaux, auberges and other places – beautiful, unusual and great value. All are selected and inspected by us and are here because we like them. Dip in and find over 100 châteaux, with towers & turrets; stay in a humble auberge in Alpes de Haute Provence, a stone mill in Burgundy or live it up in a boutique hotel in Biarritz. At inns, or restaurants with rooms, food takes priority - most of it is seasonal, fresh and local; in the châteaux, intimate dinners are often hosted around communal tables. Travelling with company? Book an entire hamlet on a mountaintop in the Pyrénées! Published March 10

France 2011 Atlas (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases). Published Jan 11

MOT Atlas France (Michelin Tourist & Motoring Atlases) Published Jan 08

France 2011 (Michelin National Maps) Published Jan 11

ISBN: 9782067123434 - France 2007

Michelin Guide France 2011: Hotels and Restaurants Published March 11

Camping France 2011 (Michelin Camping Guides) Published Feb 11

Karen Brown's France B and B 2010 -  Introduces you to France's wonderful bed and breakfasts. This title helps you meet the French and experience their exceptional hospitality in homes ranging from quaint farms to luxurious chateaux. Published April 10

Bed and Breakfast France (Independent Travellers - Thomas Cook) - This work contains a collection of carefully selected quality bed and breakfast hosts throughout France, from city centre apartments to rural properties and historic chateaux. Specifically chosen for their style and character, all properties featured in "Bed & Breakfast France" are visited by French researchers to ensure a genuine French lifestyle and a great welcome. Published Jan 09

Let's Go France on a Budget -  researched and compiled entirely by students who know first-hand how to see the world on the cheap. This guide has insider tips and information for the socially conscious traveller and is more useful and opinionated than ever. Published Nov 08

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