Available:*
Shelf Number | Material Type | Copy | Shelf Location | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
914.404 FRA | Book | 1 | Standard shelving location | Searching... Unknown |
Bound With These Titles
On Order
Summary
Summary
Discover that unique "je ne sais quoi".
Whether you want to visit fairytale ch teaux, stroll amid rolling fields of blossoming lavender or learn what makes a noble vintage, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that France has to offer.
Few countries capture the imagination quite like France. The world-famous cuisine is as rich and varied as the glorious landscapes, the wine as renowned and captivating as the art. From the alpine peaks to the Mediterranean beaches, each region has its own robust history and lively culture to inspire visitors.
Our updated guide brings France to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.
You'll discover-
our pick of France's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy
easy-to-follow itineraries
expert advice - get ready, get around and stay safe
colour-coded chapters to every part of France, from Paris to the Pyrenees, Champagne to Corsica
a lightweight format , so you can take it with you wherever you go
Only visiting Paris? Try our DK Eyewitness Paris
Author Notes
Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.
DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.
Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.
DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Table of Contents
Discover | 6 |
Welcome to France | 8 |
Reasons to Love France | 10 |
Explore France | 14 |
Getting to Know France | 16 |
France Itineraries | 26 |
France Your Way | 36 |
A Year in France | 62 |
A Brief History | 64 |
Experience Paris | 70 |
Île de la Cité, Marais and Beaubourg | 82 |
Tuileries and Opéra | 102 |
Champs-Élysees and Invalides | 116 |
The Left Bank | 132 |
Beyond the Centre | 144 |
Experience France | 164 |
Île-de-France | 166 |
Le Nord and Picardy | 184 |
Champagne | 204 |
Alsace and Lorraine | 216 |
Normandy | 232 |
Brittany | 258 |
The Loire Valley | 286 |
Burgundy and Franche-Comté | 312 |
The Massif Central | 338 |
The Rhône Valley and French Alps | 360 |
Poitou and Aquitaine | 392 |
The Dordogne | 416 |
The Pyrénées | 448 |
Languedoc and Roussillon | 468 |
Provence and the Côte d'Azur | 490 |
Corsica | 532 |
Need to Know | 550 |
Before You Go | 552 |
Getting Around | 554 |
Practical Information | 558 |
Index | 560 |
Phrase Book | 572 |
Acknowledgments | 574 |