The Dordogne takes people by surprise. Green & calm & quiet, at first glance it seems like just another corner of rural France designed for good food, fine wine & easy living. Then they notice that it holds humanity's first great works of art, provocative paintings on the walls of its caves that go back over 15, 000 years BC. It's been a busy crossroads ever since. The land of a thousand castles has cinematic medieval donjons & turreted Renaissance chateaux to rival those of the Loire. A dramatic history hasn't kept the Dordogne from polishing the arts of everyday life. There's an inviting cuisine based on duck, foie gras & truffles, & lovely villages of warm golden stone that complement some of France's most civilized landscapes. Including ideas for great days out, locals recommendations & travel tips to avoid the crowds & save money, Footprint France Dordogne gives an insight into a region that will have you reaching for your passport today. ...

Whether more at home in vibrant cities such as Tours, Angers & Orleans, or slumbering rural villages, untouched by tourism the Loire Valley has something for everyone. With it's sumptuous chateaux's like Chambord & Villandry, legendary vineyards & fragrant rose gardens, there is a rich cultural heritage here & one that is reflected by the people who continue to work the l&, producing the wealth of fine food & crisp fruity wines. Including author recommendations of great days out, from driving routes to city walks, plus the low-down from the locals, ensuring it's not the typical tourist route you will be taking. Footprint's guide to the Loire Valley is visually stunning & inspiring, helping you plan your trip. ...

Great ports Cherbourg & Le Havre, picturesque fishing harbours like Honfleur or Dieppe, chic resorts & long sandy beaches all resonate with memories linking Normandy to its neighbour across the Channel. Discover an astonishing artistic heritage, from the cartoon-like Tapestry in Bayeux, & Gothic masterpieces in Rouen & strange Mont St Michel, to Impressionist shrines like Monet's home beside the Seine. Normandy's rustic interior has picture-book charm, with thatched cottages, lanes & hedges, orchards & small farms. You can dine in hearty local style on tripes a la mode de Caen, succulent salt-meadow lamb, famous creme fraiche & strong cheeses, & enjoy a tot of Normandy's powerful apple brandy, Calvados. All this & more is covered in Footprint's fantastic new guide. ...

Sandwiched between Italy, mainland France & North Africa, Provence & the Cote d' Azur is blessed with an interesting history, tempered by a mix of cultural influences. The Camargue's pink flamingos give way to bustling Marseilles, France's second city. The Luberon's chestnut forests & lavender fields undulate down to the seaside towns & sandy beaches of the Alpes-Maritimes. From glamorous Nice to the smaller coastal towns, all synonymous with art, exuberance & untouched beauty: visit Picasso's museum & former home in Antibes, star-spot at the Cannes Film Festival or kayak the Caribbean-blue bays that surround the fishing village of Cassis. Including ideas for great days out, locals recommendations & travel tips to avoid the crowds & save money, Footprint France Provence & Cote d' Azur gives an insight into a region that will have you wishing for more holiday! ...

Centre of the ancient world, centre of Catholicism & centre of Renaissance art, Rome is also a thriving metropolis where some of Italy's best dressed people live a contemporary Dolce Vita in an intimate, film-set world of Fascist monuments, local markets & crumbling Roman theatres. The food is some of the best in Italy, the shopping is extravagant & there are enough chic bars to drink in one every night for weeks. More unexpectedly, there are nearby beaches & long peaceful walks down ancient Roman roads. Having lived in its past for decades, 21st century Rome is a creative, buzzing city, with the sleek lines of modern design & adventurous architecture pinpricking its careworn patina just waiting to be explored. Including sections on what the locals say to help you find those lesser-known gems, a month-by-month guide to pros & cons of visiting at certain times of the year, tips on the perfect places to picnic & pick-up your goodies, plus a series of great driving routes & city walks. ...

Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Caymans, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, St-Bartelemy, Sint Eustatius, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Sint Maarten/ St Martin, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos & the US Virgin Islands. ...

From the stunning medieval city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, to the impressive ...

From windswept desert to playground for the rich. The best sights. Off roading & fine dining. Souks, shishas & saris. Bars & clubs. Rides to thrill. Shopping mecca. Forts & festivals. Hotel in the sea, rockets in the sky & cascades of gold... ...

Traversing the South China Sea, guiding you from the giddy heights of Kuala Lumpur to the national parks, perfect white-sand beaches & coral reefs, Footprint's Malaysia guide is perfect if you want to get off the beaten track. With extensive coverage of the best dive sites, where to spot rare wildlife & how to explore the heart of Borneo, this fully revised & updated edition provides all the comprehensive information needed to explore this rich & diverse l&. Also including a comprehensive culinary summary & language guide, ensuring you will have everything you need to get the most from your trip All the best dive sights, including Layang Layang, Lankayan, Sipadan & more * Malaysian & Singaporean food glossaries to help you distinguish & digest the very best of the country's cuisine * Exceptional background section helps you to understand the country's heritage,

Includes:: recommendations of attractions & places to eat, sleep & drink not covered in other guide books

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Patchwork of ancient kingdoms. Snowy Picos, Moorish castles & beaches at the end of the world. The best sights. Where to eat, drink & sleep. Glorious Gothic & Romantic Romanesque. Palacios, pinxtos & paradors. Pouring Cider & throwing wine. Progressing with pilgrims, walking with dinosaurs & running with bulls... ...