The new edition Philip`s France & Spain Road Atlas, in a spiral A4 format, is the must-have atlas for anyone travelling to these countries by motor vehicle. In addition to the main maps at 1:750, 000, the road network is shown at three supplementary scales from 1:250, 000 to 1:3M, with ultra-clear detailed maps for urban areas. Scenic routes are highlighted on the road maps, with theme parks & World Heritage sites clearly shown. The maps also highlight towns with low-emission zones & show motorway rest/parking areas. Philip`s France & Spain Road Atlas
Includes:: Up-to-date driving regulations, including speed limits; 4 pages of route-planning maps which enable journeys of over 800 miles to be planned without turning a page; 57 pages of clear, detailed road maps, with scenic routes highlighted & toll, toll-free & pre-pay motorways all clearly marked; 6 large-scale urban-area maps; 11 city-centre plans marking historic buildings & tourist attractions, as well as car parks, head post offices & other facilities; Listings for ski resorts & top visitor attractions.
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Now with 150 more addresses, taking the contents from 350 to 500 places to stay. The redesigned cover emphasizes the broad appeal of the guide
- covering traditional & contemporary places to stay in France. Every hotel has at least one colour photograph. Highly selective: every entry is more than just a bed for the night: it`s an experience, worth planning a holiday around, or going out of your way for.
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The Traveller's History series is designed for the traveller who feels they need more historical background information on the country in which they are staying than can be found in an ordinary guidebook. For those who want to look deeper & discover more about the roots of France, its history & culture, in an enjoyable read, this is the book to choose. Designed for easy reference it is the key to unlocking the secrets of France. If you want to find about the mysterious Merovingian kings or the results of the last election; if you want to know when Chartres cathedral was built or how Napoleon rose to power or when & where Princess Diana died
- you'll find it all in A Traveller's History of France.
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France holds some of the most remarkable & well-known collections of art in the world. This thorough & accessible guide covers every possible epoch, taking travellers on a guided journey through centuries of wonderful paintings, architecture, & sculpture. Concentrating on the great art movements that originated in France, it begins with the cathedrals of the Middle Ages & then moves on to the enormously popular painting of the 19th-century Impressionists & those who followed them. The French have also collected a great deal of art from other countries. Like the Impressionists' work, most of these collections are in museums in Paris. In a series of art trails
- itineraries that cover the most important works in the country
- travellers are taken on tours of the best art in France. Written in a friendly, informative style, it is designed for the traveller who is serious-but not stuffy-about art.

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France in the ‘ Buying a Property’ guide series, produced in association with the Sunday Times & published by Cadogan, providing practical & essential advice for anyone looking to buy a property abroad in Europe. Written by local experts, each title in the series

Includes:: the personal experiences of the authors to elucidate the process of choosing a property. Each title is arranged practically & chronologically in the buying process in order for would-be buyers to identity the advice they need most. Individual chapters cover first steps & the reasons for buying, where to buy (with profiles of selected regions), selecting a property, making the purchase, financial implications, restoration & building, settling in, letting your property & references. Each guide offers a wide variety of advice, including essential practical information on dealing with estate agents, insurance & security, in addition to specialist legal advice on money transfers, wills, surveys, permits & fees. The series is designed to be accessible to buyers with varying needs & requirements, & as such is suitable for those planning either a business project abroad or a retirement home.

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France in The Cool Hotels series from Te Neues; the guide is aimed squarely at those looking for luxury & escape in its purest, ...

France in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ...

France in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

The standard guide to the French canals & navigable rivers

Includes:: maps & distance tables for each waterway,

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Short Breaks in Northern France in Cadogan’s series of travel guides is an individually authored title that intends to disclose the heart of its destination. Cadogan guides combine solid research, detailed practical information & individual, companionable points of view in an understated format. The publisher is particularly strong on historical & cultural sightseeing but combines this with conveying a good sense of the contemporary life of a destination. Informed itineraries are included on topics such as architecture, food & drink, & the low downs on outdoor activities & cultural events are given. The author has handpicked his recommendations for places to stay, to eat & drink, & site/building plans are provided.A sizeable introduction contains a colour photograph section, detailed chapters dealing with history, art & architecture, topical matters, & food & drink, as well as information relating to planning your trip, advice on location logistics, day to day getting by & an A-Z of practical concerns & data. ...