National Geographic Traveler Series

National Geographic Traveler Paris

by National Geographic Society

Published 26 June 2007

National Geographic Traveler: France, 4th Edition

Beginning in Paris and delving into the farthest reaches of the provinces, the completely revised and updated National Geographic Traveler: France guides you to the country's best sights, and lesser known ones as well. Veteran travel writer Rosemary Bailey provides the ins and outs of old-time favorites, including the Loire Valley and Normandy's battlefields, but also makes sure you won't miss picturesque Saint-Cirq-Lapopie tucked away in the Dordogne Valley or tiny Mirepoix in the Pyrenees. Among the guide's many special features are mapped walking and driving tours--including a walk in Paris's Latin Quarter and a drive along the enchanting Indre River--and special two-page entries on topics such as cafe life, monasteries, and Breton customs. National Geographic and local experts provide insider tips on favorite or little known sites and events and dozens of sidebars highlight experiences that show you how to truly get the most from your trip, including how to find Lyon's legendary bouchons (authentic bistros) and surfing off the coast of Biarritz. The guide includes essential background information and the author's pick of hotels and restaurants. Aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and expert advice from a trustworthy source, National Geographic Travelers provide ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the true feel of each destination not easily found online.

France

by Rosemary Bailey

Published 20 March 2007

Beginning in Paris and delving into the farthest reaches of the provinces, the "National Geographic Traveler: France" guides you to the country's best sights, and lesser known ones as well. Veteran travel writer Rosemary Bailey provides the ins and outs of oldtime favorites, including the Loire Valley, Mont St. Michel, and Normandy's battlefields, but she also makes sure you won't miss picturesque St. Cirq-Lapopie tucked away in the Dordogne Valley, the charming, vine-striped Var region of Provence, and tiny Mirepoix in the Pyrennes, celebrated for the beautiful half-timbered arcading of its main square, to name a few. Among the many special features are mapped walking and driving tours - including a walk in Paris's Latin Quarter, a drive along the magnificent Gorges du Tarn, and a drive along the enchanting Indre River; and two-page write-ups that treat particular subjects in depth - there's one on cafes and cafe life, for instance, another on monasteries, and another on Breton customs. Also popular are the beautiful three-dimensional artworks that depict the architectural details of the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Chambord castle.
A hefty chapter on France's history and culture fills you in on all background information you need to know, while an extensive Travelwise includes the author's pick of hotels and restaurants.