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Ideal for independent travellers this guidebook to Dordogne and the Lot written by destination experts combines must see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on the ground adventures It s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility Inside this Dordogne and the Lot travel book you ll find Regional deep dive coverage of key regions offering a rich selection of places and experiences and honest reviews of each one Itinerary samples designed for various durations and interests Practical information tips on how to get there and get around use public transport beat the crowds save time and money travel responsibly and more Expert recommendations insider advice on where to eat drink and stay alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities Seasonal tips when to go to Dordogne and the Lot climate details and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip Must See pick a curated selection of not to miss sights as chosen by our authors St Cirq Lapopie Abbaye de Cadouin canoeing Chateau de Najac Parc Naturel Regional des Causses du Quercy Monpazier Rocamadour Les Eyzies caves Sarlat la Caneda Lalbenque truffle market Gouffre de Padirac vineyards Navigational maps colour coded m

Ideal for independent travellers this guidebook to Brittany and Normandy written by destination experts combines must see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on the ground adventures It s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility Inside this Brittany and Normandy travel book you ll find Regional deep dive coverage of key regions offering a rich selection of places and experiences and honest reviews of each one Itinerary samples designed for various durations and interests Practical information tips on how to get there and get around use public transport beat the crowds save time and money travel responsibly and more Expert recommendations insider advice on where to eat drink and stay alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities Seasonal tips when to go to Brittany and Normandy climate details and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip Must See pick a curated selection of not to miss sights as chosen by our authors The Inter Celtic Festival Rouen le Grand Elephant The Seine The Megaliths of Carnac Memories of d Day Giverny The Dance of Death Chateau Gaillard The Bayeux Tapestry The Cliffs at Etretat A Boat Trip to the Isle de Sein Navigational ma

The "Rough Guide to Loire Valley" is your essential guide to the "garden of France." Discover the spectacular chateaux of Chenonceau to the glorious cathedral of Chatres, the full colour section gives a real sense of the best this bourgeois paradise has on offer. Get clued-up...it has all the practical information you need for exploring the cultural landscape, sampling the regions wine, cycling and hot air ballooning, plus special tips on keeping the kids happy. Comprehensive reviews of where to find the finest cuisine, drink, and stay in all price ranges, plus the brand new "Authors'' Pick" feature will highlight the very best options. The guide also takes an informed look at the region''s rich history, fine wine and festivals and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.

The Rough Guide Map France combines clear modern mapping and bang-up-to-date research, and is the essential companion to anyone travelling around this richly varies country. Whether you''re visiting the chateaux in the Loire Valley or the chic resorts of the Cote d''Azur, the Rough Guide Map provides invaluable information to help you find your way. It is printed on waterproof and rip-proof Polyart paper, and includes detail on everything from road numbers and airports to vineyards and chateaux.

Provence is a land apart, a territory of outstanding beauty and distinction that has fascinated outsiders since earliest times. It is in its smaller communities that the true Provencal spirit can be found. Hugh Palmer's radiant photographs and Michael Jacobs' evocative accounts of the most beautiful villages of Provence opens with the villages of Vaucluse and the Bouches-du-Rhone, then moves east through the Var to the mountains of the Alpine departments and its fortified hill villages, drawing together the special characteristics of the region.In the brilliant sunlight falling across the tightly grouped terracotta roofs and the velvety shade beneath great plane trees in an ancient square, the authors encounter the country of Marcel Pagnol and Jean de Florette, the best-loved of all French provinces. `The photographs of simple churches, fountains, shady squares and cobbled lanes demand leisurely observation ... beautiful.Highly recommended for travel and architecture collections' - Library Journal

"The Mini Rough Guide to Paris" is your perfect companion to Europe''s most visited and romantic capital. The full-colour section introduces Paris'' highlights, with incisive accounts of all the top sights from the Eiffel Tower to the Marais quarter. You''ll find updated, incisive accounts of all the key attractions, expert reviews of the best hotels and restaurants, as well as expanded coverage of all the top bars, shops, clubs and markets. The guide also covers excursions away from the city, including day-trips to Disneyland Paris and Versailles. Pocket-sized and portable, this updated 3rd edition comes complete with clear, readable maps that have grid references for all the top attractions and recommendations - all you need to know and nothing more. Entertaining, engaging, and opinionated, this guide is unbeatable.

A visit to Paris can often seen like a highlight reel the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower. But Paris isn't only about the big attractions; in fact, some might say it's the offbeat destinations that hold the greatest treasures. The Little(r) Museums of Paris takes a whimsical journey through these smaller destinations, from the fantastical to the bizarre, offering both a guide to the city and inspiration for armchair travelers.Rather than traveling by neighborhood, this charming guide explores the different types of institutions nestled within Paris, from time capsules like the Musee Nissim de Camondo to explorations of the world beyond the city limits, including the Institute of the Arab World. Readers will peek behind the curtains of artists' apartments and into the microscopes of collections of scientific oddities. Each entry opens up a new world of adventure, with a description of the museum's collection, as well as a short history, watercolor illustrations, and a miniature map. For residents and visitors alike, the captivating illustrations and deeplyresearched yet approachable writing will encourage greater appreciation of the cultural diversity, history, and colorful characters that give Paris that je ne sai quois.

The coming of the railway from Paris resulted in Henri Matisse visiting the town in May 1905 and taking a room with sea views from where he could paint. He brought with him his friend An- dre Derain. That summer, they painted more than 40 oil paintings capturing the landscape, the light and energetic colours of Collioure.

This book combines all of Angelika Taschen's recommendations for Paris hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars into one volume, ensuring visitors a wealth of ideas and a guarantee that their Parisian sojourn will never have a dull moment. From the ultra-hot Colette fashion concept store to Tom Ford's secret hideaway to Hemingway's favorite brasserie, all of the best insider tips are gathered together between these covers so that when you hop out from under yours, you'll have plenty of exciting things on your agenda.

Parcourez ce sentier sur les traces de l'exil des protestants français vers l'Allemagne et la Suisse après la révocation de l'édit de Nantes en 1685. Fruit d'une coopération internationale entre la F

The legend of St. Tropez starts with a dog, a rooster, and a martyr; and it leads to movie stars, world-renowned artists and distinguished writers. Located on the sparkling French Riviera, St. Tropez has enjoyed the spotlight for more than half a century, for better or worse, with celebrities flocking to this idyllic locale for its beaches and a dose of Mediterranean sun. A picturesque oasis, St. Tropez has served as inspiration for a whos who of notable writers from Françoise Sagan to Colette; as well as renowned artists Paul Signac and Henri Matisse; and even filmmakers. However, St. Tropez would not be the same without then belle du jour Brigitte Bardot, her films and lovers and many other famous couples including Annabel and Bernard Buffet and Bianca and Mick Jagger.St. Tropez guides the reader through its storied past and ever-evolving present. Featuring annual mainstays such as Les Bravades and the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez as well as exclusive events like a Chanel fashion show at the quintessentially Tropezian Senequier cafe and the White Party at Nikki Beach begun by Naomi Campbell. But despite all that changes, the spirit of St. Tropez remains the same and this volume is an ode to the unique joie de vivre that keeps everyone coming back.

Nestled in Switzerlands alpine Engadin Valley, St. Moritz stands on its own amidst a sea of celebrated ski resorts in that it has long maintained an elusive allure. The winter home of personalities from Gunter Sachs and Gianni Agnelli to Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon, and Claudia Schiffer, there are few places in the world that manage to unite so many of the top names in cinema, art, and fashion all in one place, year after year. Author Dora Lardelli takes the reader on a journey through Chanel and Hitchcocks favorite haunts and the hidden parties at Badrutts Palace where royalty goes to play, without forgetting the natural beauty, village charm and architectural mastery that define it. St. Moritz also takes readers on a majestic tour of its special events, from Winter Olympics to the annual Snow Polo World Cup, as well as the summertime Jazz Festival and the British Classic Car Meeting. In St. Moritz creatives and royals share skiwassers slope-side on the sheepskin benches of El Paradiso, pause to sip champagne on long strolls around its frozen, crystalline lake and enjoy coffee and confections at the centuries old Hanselmann. St. Moritz has never lost its inimitable appeal, and will continue to reign as an elegant hideaway for all those who have come to call it a home away from home.

Los mapas de carreteras de la colección National disfrutan de una escala detallada que se ha adaptado a cada país o región, ofreciendo una cartografía fiable, a la vez que clara, para facilitar su viaje y orientacion. Gracias tanto a su actualizacion anual como a la gran diversidad de informaciones recogidas en sus signos convencionales, mediante pictogramas de facil comprension, los mapas National son una herramienta imprescindible, no solo para viajar con total seguridad, sino tambien, gracias a las informaciones turisticas que incorpora, para visitar y descubrir nuevos paises o regiones.La edicion actualizada del Mapa National Francia Mitad Sur, editado a escala 1/1 000 000, incorpora nuevos contenidos: un indice de localidades, cuadro con las distancias, tiempos de recorrido y señalizacion de recorridos pintorescos.Incluye signos convencionales en ingles, frances, aleman y neerlandes.