France on a large, double-sided map at 1:800, 000 from Insight Guides, including street plans of central Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Nice & Cannes, an enlargement of the outskirts of the capital, plus an extensive index covering both the road map & the city plans. Coverage

Includes:: most of Belgium, Luxembourg, the Rhineland & the Black Forest, western Switzerl&, the Italian Alps with Lombardy & the Ligurian coast, plus Spanish Pyrenees. The map shows the topography by relief shading with peak names & heights, plus names of various mountain ranges. National & regional parks are highlighted. Road network shows driving distances on main routes. Motorway service areas are marked, as well are roads closed to motorized traffic or nor recommended for caravans. Railway lines are also included. Picturesque towns are highlighted & symbols indicate numerous other places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover,

Includes:: street indexes for the city plans as well as a separate list of places of interest.A special feature of the Insight Travel Map series is additional information provided in the margins of both the main map & all the enlargements & street plans. Numbers of roads leading to the edge of the map are prominently displayed there, together with distances to the nearest towns and/or major locations along the route, plus, where appropriate, to nearest motorway junction.



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France on an indexed road map at 1:1, 100, 000 from Cartotheque EGG
- single-sided paper version
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In a tour de force, Colin Jones gives a gripping, superbly & intelligently illustrated account of the political, social & cultural history of France, placing an innovatory emphasis on the impact of regionalism, class, gender & race in French heritage. Ranging from prehistoric menhirs to the Pompidou Centre, from Louis XIV's Versailles to twentieth-century highrises, from Marie Antoinette to Marie Claire, The Cambridge Illustrated History of France is host to lively & penetrating new insights that take us through the shaping of France from the earliest times to the brink of a new millennium. Combining superb illustration with outstanding scholarship, the diversity of the French heritage--scientific & artistic, national & regional--is explored with an engrossing & accessible style. Special features on places, people & events, a glossary, & a further reading section enhance this engaging book that will appeal to history buffs & students of French history & culture. Colin Jones is also the author of the Longman Companion to the French Revolution & The Cultural Atlas of France. ...

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer`s France shows travellers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommers series

Includes:: exact prices, candid reviews of the best & most authentic restaurants, attractions & hotels in every price range (from hostels to guest-welcoming chateaus), & dozens of detailed maps. It also include advice on which sites to skip, how to avoid the crowds, & how to stretch your travel budget further, whether you`re on a lavish honeymoon or backpacking it. Vive La France! Each guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series is structured in a similar format, depending on the destination, allowing readers to locate the information they need efficiently while travelling on the road. An introductory chapter helps readers plan their trip, including information on when to go, money & costs, travel insurance, health & safety, sustainable tourism, staying connected, getting around, a special-interest holiday-planner & tips on finding accommodation. Individual sections are arranged geographically by city, region, or area & are subsequently divided into the principal neighbourhoods or regions of the city or country. There is extensive information on getting there & around, special events & festivals, what to see & do, shopping opportunities, accommodation (arranged by price), basic street overviews, where to eat, entertainment & nightlife. Extensive appendices include the ‘best of the rest’, (featuring destinations not included in the main part of the guide), local tourism offices & useful telephone numbers & websites. There is also a dedicated section for international visitors (reflecting the American editorial style) with information on passports, visas, customs, insurance, money, safety, getting there & around, business hours, drinking laws, electricity, embassies & consulates, emergencies, holidays, legal aid, mail, taxes, telephones, etiquette etc. Stylistically, Frommer’s editorial style is strongly American in tone & focus, often offering insights & observations with an American audience in mind. However, each of the guides in the series is comprehensive in the information & coverage that is covered.

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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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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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Continuing the series relaunch, France, one of the major sellers, now joins Britain & Italy with this beautiful new design throughout & up-to-date entries. The only accomodation guide that combines these qualities:
- Places with character & charm, from budget to luxury
- Highly selective
- every hotel worth a journey
- Fussy about

Size: we favour places that offer a personal welcome
- 2 colour photographs for all entries, & a thoughtful description
- Independent guide
- no one pays to be included








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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, ...