Cadogan Guides
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Cadogan provides all the information visitors could ever need for a perfect day or weekend break in northern France; an area that can be reached quickly, easily, and cheaply from both London and Paris. Completely revised and updated, the guide covers thirty choice destinations around the region, from St. Malo across Dunkirk to the Belgian border. Itineraries for each destination make planning simple, and feature reviews of mouth-watering restaurants, listings of special places to stay, and details of markets and shops where travelers can stock up on the local produce. After sampling the best of French hospitality, the guide explores a range of attractive places to visit, some familiar, some less so--Monet''s garden at Giverny, Mont St-Michel, the great cathedrals of Amiens and Bayeux, the tranquil countryside of the Pays d''Auge, and charming small towns to wander around.
Features of this work include: dynamic new two-colour layout for easy navigation; new magazine style, combining stunning photography, tailored itineraries and a personal take on the country; clear, newly designed two-colour maps throughout for increased ease of use; the only guides with 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. Whatever first draws you to the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico - be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife or fiery food - you are sure to be delighted by the wealth of opportunities on offer. Chill out in a hammock in Tulum, take a jungle adventure tour, visit myriad archaeological sited from Chichen Itza to Palenque, enjoy colonial architecture in Merida or Campeche, dive into a cenote (sinkhole) or snorkel over a coral reef. This guide goes far beyond the tourist trail to provide a deep insight into the region and its people, past and present.