Insight Guides: Southwest France by Apa Publications Limited

Insight Guides: Southwest France by Apa Publications Limited

Fully revised and updated, this guide includes a section detailing the history of Southwest France, seven features covering the area's life and culture, ranging from its Romanesque architecture to its fine wines; a visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact listings and practical advice. This title includes key features such as: places - region-by-region gazetteer section, with top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed local maps; essay features - incisive essays on Southwest France's history, people and culture; photo features - magazine-style full-colour features on some of the region's most exotic sights; and travel tips - practical listings section, including accommodation, restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, entertainment, nightlife, transport and essential contact addresses and numbers. The 'Best of Southwest France' section covers top recommendations of everything you simply can't afford to miss, including historic cities including Bayonne and Nimes to France's answer to the Grand Canyon, Gorges du Tarn. It is packed with hundreds of full-colour photographs and 17 maps, including an illustrated guide to the region's food and wine production. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice makes this guide a fascinating background read and an invaluable on-the-spot companion.

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ISBN 13	9789812587152
ISBN 10	9812587152
Title	Insight Guides: Southwest France
Author	Apa Publications Limited
Series	Insight Guides Main Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	APA Publications
Year published	2008-03-18
Number of pages	300
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.