This Travel Planner helps you get the most from your visit to France with the minimum of difficulty. The opening section, Introducing France, maps the country and sets it in its historical and cultural context. The 15 regional chapters, plus Paris and the Ile de France, describe all the main sights with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations. Throughout, features cover topics from food and wine to culture and beaches. Carefully researched tips for hotels and restaurants are found in Travellers' Needs, and the Survival Guide has advice on everything from posting a letter to catching the Metro. Features include:
Over 1400 full-colour photographs taken specially for this guide
Easy-to-use 3-D arial views give you a bird's eye view of the most charming towns and villages
Unique cutaways and floorplans help you to explore public buildings and landmarks
Town-by-town information on sights, cafe life, markets and festivals
Carefully selected hotels and restaurants in all price ranges
The wines of France are explained through maps and charts, and regional food specialities are presented in visual glossaries
Special features on history, art, architecture, French literature, and local flora and fauna
