by
Dansereau. Serge, 1956-
Call Number
641.5944 DAN
Publication Date
2000
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57338.6914
by
Dansereau, Serge, 1956-
Call Number
641.5944 DAN
Publication Date
1998
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50826.4648
by
Ross, Barbara
Call Number
647.9544 ROS
Publication Date
1990
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49104.7852
by
Tillinac, Denis, author.
Call Number
944 TIL
Publication Date
2014
Summary
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 Frances 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 Frances rich past, including an introduction to Henri IV, the origins of champagne, and the development of the high-speed train (TGV) network. From Saint-Exupery to the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte, and from La Fontaines fables to the early feminist Joan of Arc, this book provides an insiders 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, Edith Piaf, or the perfect baguette. Photographs of iconic sightsfrom Notre Dame, Monets Water Lilies, and the Place des Vosges to vineyards in Burgundy, a beach on the Riviera, and the chateaux of the Loire Valleymake this book the ideal Francophile gift.
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49104.0938
by
Chamberlain, Samuel, 1895-
Call Number
ARC 641.5944 CHA
Publication Date
1957
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Books
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42526.1172
by
Osler, Mirabel.
Call Number
641.5944 OSL
Publication Date
2000 1996
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39657.5469
by
Scotto, E. (Elisabeth)
Call Number
ARC 641.5944 SCO
Publication Date
1994
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Books
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38037.0977
by
Luiggi, Louise.
Call Number
641.5944 LUI
Publication Date
2004
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2.2713
by
Caro, Ina.
Call Number
944 CAR
Publication Date
2011
Summary
Through twenty-five one-day train trips, the author describes outings spanning seven hundred years of French history, including Orléans, Versailles, Place de la Concorde, and Saint-Denis.
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Books
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1.8414
by
Horner, Damian.
Call Number
914.40484 HOR
Publication Date
2010 2009
Summary
Damian Horner is scared that fifteen years in advertising have turned him into a bastard. As he approaches his fortieth birthday, he wants to see if he can be a good husband and a good father before it's too late. Siobhan, his wife, would like to find out too but has other worries.
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0.6585
by
Flaherty, Edward.
Call Number
DVD 647.944 EUR
Publication Date
1996
Summary
Presents eight programs which demonstrate the European tradition for beauty, service and luxury. Located in many of the most beautiful and historical regions of Europe, many of these classic inns have built their reputations for excellence over centuries. Features the inns, sights and history of: Shakespeare country (England), Cork (Ireland), Country Wicklow (Ireland), the Grampian Highlands (Scotland), Florence (Italy), Siena (Italy), Champagne (France) and Bordeaux (France)
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