France Physical Wall Map from the IGN, 80 x 76cm, beautifully presenting the country's geography with bright colours & shading against light blue seas. Larger towns are marked & many of the topographic

Features: rivers & canals, plateaux, mountain ranges, peaks, etc, are named. The map does not show the country

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France Physical Wall Map from the IGN, 80 x 76cm, beautifully presenting the country's geography with bright colours & shading against light blue seas. Larger towns are marked & many of the topographic

Features: rivers & canals, plateaux, mountain ranges, peaks, etc, are named. The map does not show the country

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France Physique, an original antique map by J. Migeon, published in Paris, 1864. A steel plate engraving, original colour. Map size 43 x 32 cm with a mount size of 60 x 48 cm. The map was published in the Geographie Universelle: Atlas-Migeon.. . Historique, Scientifique, Industriel Et Commercial A L' Usage De Lycees, Des Seminaires Et Des Familles that first appeared in 1864 with subsequent editions in 1874 & 1882. Migeon was a well-known & respected Parisian publisher of the mid-nineteenth century & his other works included La France Et Ses Colonies: Atlas Illustre, first published in 1851 (the same year that Tallis had published his illustrated atlas in England), & also a Nouveau Plan De Paris, En 20 Arrondissements in 1866. These maps from the Geographie Universelle represent some of the last decorative maps; attractively adorned with decorative vignette illustrations, yet also with informative & accurate geography. A good example of steelplate engraving. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

France in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

” Berlitz Pocket Guide France” is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this beautiful country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights on a tour of both mainland France & Corsica, from the dazzling heights of the Eiffel Tower to the sun-drenched lavender fields of Provence & Riviera glitz, via the sophisticated castles of the Loire Valley & the natural splendour of the Mont-St-Michel. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in France, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping & sports to hip jazz clubs & festivals. You`ll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country & an Eating Out chapter covering its world-famous cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need. ...

France Politique, an original antique map by J. Migeon, published in Paris, 1864. A steel plate engraving, original colour. Map size 42.5 x 31.5 cm with a mount size of 59 x 48 cm.A map of France with a small vignette of Paris in the bottom left corner. The map was published in the Geographie Universelle: Atlas-Migeon.. . Historique, Scientifique, Industriel Et Commercial A L' Usage De Lycees, Des Seminaires Et Des Familles that first appeared in 1864 with subsequent editions in 1874 & 1882. Migeon was a well-known & respected Parisian publisher of the mid-nineteenth century & his other works included La France Et Ses Colonies: Atlas Illustre, first published in 1851 (the same year that Tallis had published his illustrated atlas in England), & also a Nouveau Plan De Paris, En 20 Arrondissements in 1866. These maps from the Geographie Universelle represent some of the last decorative maps;attractively adorned with decorative vignette illustrations, yet also with informative & accurate geography. A good example of steelplate engraving. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

France: Principal Grape Varieties (Principaux Cépages des Vignobles) map presents the country with each of its the principal wine growing regions highlighted in a different colour & annotated both with the types of grapes planted in them & names of individual sectors & main appellations, e.g. within Bordeaux:- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Muscadelle, etc., each indicating the colour of the grapes- Sectors: Médoc, Graves, etc.- Names of main appellations within each sector: Pauillac, Margaux, Sauternes, etc, indicating the colour of wine The background is provided by a map showing the country’s geography with a generalized altitude colouring & rivers, administrative divisions into departments with their names & numbers, plus selected towns. Surrounding the map are small photographs of the principal varieties of grapes, each with a brief note in French & name (s) of the region (s) where it is grown.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a wall map. ...

France: Principal Grape Varieties (Principaux Cépages des Vignobles) wall map presents the country with each of its the principal wine growing regions highlighted in a different colour & annotated both with the types of grapes planted in them & names of individual sectors & main appellations, e.g. within Bordeaux:- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Muscadelle, etc. each indicating the colour of the grapes- Sectors: Médoc, Graves, etc.- Names of main appellations within each sector: Pauillac, Margaux, Sauternes, etc, indicating the colour of wine The background is provided by a map showing the country’s geography with a generalized altitude colouring & rivers, administrative divisions into departments with their names & numbers, plus towns. Surrounding the map are small photographs of the principal varieties of grapes, each with a brief note in French & name (s) of the region (s) where it is grown.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a folded reference map. ...

France (in FRENCH not ENGLISH language) in the Michelin Red Guides series; hotel & restaurant guides that have an unparalleled reputation for reliability & consistency, making extensive use of keyed information to provide detailed & concise reviews. Guides are predominantly intended for the markets they are reviewing &, as such, are more often than not written in the native language (s) of their featured destination, that said, most foreign language guides do come with a range of English language introductory & explanatory information such as thorough details on how to use the guide & a description of its symbol classifications. The obvious exceptions to this structure are locations which already have English as their official language. Guides feature hundreds of hotels and/or restaurants & rate them according to the time honoured Michelin standards. Reviews are arranged alphabetically by location & introduce places & establishments, providing you with details of other relevant Michelin publications, situating the businesses & detailing facilities & services, as well as the all important price range. Establishment descriptions look at the atmosphere, d ...

France (in FRENCH not ENGLISH language) in the Michelin Red Guides series; hotel & restaurant guides that have an unparalleled reputation for reliability & consistency, making extensive use of keyed information to provide detailed & concise reviews. Guides are predominantly intended for the markets they are reviewing &, as such, are more often than not written in the native language (s) of their featured destination, that said, most foreign language guides do come with a range of English language introductory & explanatory information such as thorough details on how to use the guide & a description of its symbol classifications. The obvious exceptions to this structure are locations which already have English as their official language. Guides feature hundreds of hotels and/or restaurants & rate them according to the time honoured Michelin standards. Reviews are arranged alphabetically by location & introduce places & establishments, providing you with details of other relevant Michelin publications, situating the businesses & detailing facilities & services, as well as the all important price range. Establishment descriptions look at the atmosphere, d ...