This title features: dynamic two-colour layout for easy navigation; brand new colour section that gives a photographic overview of the region, together with special features of the region, tailored itineraries and lists of the best things to do; full-colour touring maps of the whole region; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour; and, Top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat. It also explores the very best that this diverse area of France has to offer including the famous cassoulet...Read more
This title features: dynamic two-colour layout for easy navigation; brand new colour section that gives a photographic overview of the region, together with special features of the region, tailored itineraries and lists of the best things to do; full-colour touring maps of the whole region; extensive listings of hotels and restaurants - all personally recommended for a really local flavour; and, Top Don't Miss sights for each regional chapter, plus Author Choices of personal favourite places to stay and eat. It also explores the very best that this diverse area of France has to offer including the famous cassoulet and sausages in the ville rose of Toulouse, the medieval splendour of Carcassonne, lagoons full of oysters and flamingos, and houseboats lazing down the Canal du Midi, all punctuated by Roman ruins, Cathar castles and Gothic cathedrals. It uncovers vibrant cities such as Montpellier, Perpignan and Narbonne, and medieval Catalan villages in Pyrenean valleys. You can sample one of the region's 19 AOC wines and find out about the best local caves to buy from.
It details perfect places to stay for any budget including a 17th-century post station, stone mas, restored farmhouse or former Episcopal palace.
It details perfect places to stay for any budget including a 17th-century post station, stone mas, restored farmhouse or former Episcopal palace.
- ISBN10 1860113923
- ISBN13 9781860113925
- Publish Date 29 February 2008 (first published 20 February 2006)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 September 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Cadogan Guides
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 312
- Language English