France by Denis Tillinac

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This handsome volume presents France and its rich culture in all its bounty—from landscape and tradition to literature and legend.

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France by Denis Tillinac

Prepare to embark on a Tour de France like no other. In this intimate portrait of his homeland, proud patriot and award-winning author Denis Tillinac offers intriguing insight into the making of modern France and what it means to be French. An eclectic selection of entries inspired by some of France’s proudest traditions and most famous exports make for a uniquely personal love letter to a country renowned the world over for its extraordinary culture, history, and landscape. From its rustic fishing villages in Brittany to its glamorous Riviera beaches, and from stunning Alpine vistas to the chic bistros of Paris, Denis Tillinac takes the reader on a journey through this extraordinary country. Along the way, he paints vivid portraits of France’s rich past, including an introduction to Henri IV, the origins of champagne, and the development of the high-speed train (TGV) network. From Saint-Exupéry to the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte, and from La Fontaine’s fables to the early feminist Joan of Arc, this book provides an insider’s tour of the Hexagon. Discover the soul of France through its cultural legacy: the UNESCO-protected French gastronomy, the Bayeux Tapestry, zinc bar countertops, the Tour de France, the Seine, Édith Piaf, or the perfect baguette. Photographs of iconic sights—from Notre Dame, Monet’s Water Lilies, and the Place des Vosges to vineyards in Burgundy, a beach on the Riviera, and the châteaux of the Loire Valley—make this book the ideal Francophile gift.
Denis Tillinac is a renowned French author and editor; he published Remembering Paris (Flammarion, 1997). He received the Kleber-Haedens prize in 1987 and is a member of the Thomas More Institute think tank.
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ISBN 13 9782080202093
ISBN 10 208020209X
Title France
Author Denis Tillinac
Series An Illustrated Miscellany
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Editions Flammarion
Year published 2015-02-23
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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