France seduces travelers with its unfalteringly familiar culture woven around its caf terraces village-square markets & lace-curtained bistros with their plat du jour" chalked on the board. Nicola Williams Lonely Planet writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 10 months of research in France 13 authors 137 maps Thousands of calories consumed Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map 3D plans of iconic sights Comprehensive planning tools Special features " ...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about France including which king thought he was made from glass why French bread was once made from broken tiles & bricks & how to play hopscotch lik a French highwayman With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. ...

Full Colour pull out sheetmap. Illustrated highlights cover Notre Dame the Louvre Versailles Monte Carlo Casino Marseilles Vieux Port Mont St Michel. The plan. section features the following: Top Experiences; Need to Know; What's New; First Time; Month by Month; Itineraries; Eat & Drink Like a Local; Travel w. Children; Regions at a Glance ...

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Includes:: information on toll points service areas road numbers motorways dual carriageways & wide & narrow local roads. National Parks ski resorts visitor attractions & towns & places of interest are also highlighted. The map is presented in a practical slimline format with a durable weatherproof cover for protection from the elements.

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Venetian architect & historian Francesco da Mosto sets out from Venice to cross the Mediterranean
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Francescos Venice is the extraordinary story of the life of an intriguing city told by a descendant of an old & distinguished Venetian family. Francesco da Mostos ancestry is inextricably intertwined with that of this amphibious city. Fiercely proud & protective of the rich cultural & architectural heritage of his birthplace Francesco gives us a unique insight into the inner workings of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. He explores Venices remarkable history from the fifth century when settlers retreated to the safety of the lagoon & began to create their homes on tiny islands through its glorious years as a successful maritime nation adept at trade exploration diplomacy & protecting its independence to the fragile city of the twenty-first century. Venices history is a tale of warfare & conspiracies of artistic excellence & ingenuity of the battle of wills & of ideas & of strength in the face of disaster & Francesco brings to life the places events & people that have sculpted this living theatre through the ages. These include a colourful array of his own ancestors such as the six da Mostos who were involved in the rise & fall of the ambitious & corrupt Doge Falier & the young Alvise da Mosto a courageous & deterrmined explorer of the fifteenth century. Beautifully illustrated with stunning images by John Parker of both the magnificent symbols of the city including St Marks Basilica & the Doges Palace & the more secluded corners Francescos Venice celebrates the mesmerizing beauty & surprising strength of this unique city. ...