Insight Guide France

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Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-02-01
Publisher(s): Insight Guides
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Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
Vive La France
15(4)
La Belle France
19(5)
History
Decisive Dates
24(3)
The Early Years
27(3)
Architecture: A Golden Age
30(5)
The Age of Absolutism
35(6)
Revolution and the Republic
41(7)
French Art
48(7)
Post-War France
55(10)
Features
The Contemporary Scene
65(14)
La Cuisine
79(8)
The Wines of France
87(8)
Futuristic France
95(12)
Places
Introduction
107(6)
Paris and Surroundings
113(50)
Paris
117(30)
Around Paris
147(10)
Disneyland Paris
157(6)
The West
163(22)
The Loire Valley
164(14)
Poitou-Charentes
178(7)
The North
185(30)
Le Nord
186(5)
Normandy
191(12)
Brittany
203(12)
The Northeast
215(20)
Champagne
216(4)
Lorraine
220(3)
Alsace
223(12)
Central France and the Alps
235(38)
Burgundy
236(13)
The Rhone Valley
249(5)
The French Alps
254(7)
Auvergne and the Massif Central
261(12)
The Southwest
273(30)
Bordeaux
274(5)
Limousin and Perigord
279(9)
Gascony
288(2)
The Pyrenees
290(13)
The South
303(95)
Languedoc and Roussillon
305(10)
Provence
315(12)
The Cote d'Azur
327(13)
Corsica
340(8)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted
348(1)
Planning the Trip
349(6)
Practical Tips
355(4)
Getting Around
359(5)
Where to Stay
364(16)
Where to Eat
380(7)
Culture
387(1)
Nightlife
388(1)
Shopping
389(1)
Sport
390(3)
Language
393(5)
Further Reading 398

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