Garden Lover's Guides to Europe
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"The Garden Lover's Guide to France" is for everyone who enjoys visiting and touring gardens. In this compact volume, the renowned garden expert Patrick Taylor explores over 100 of the most beautiful French gardens, describing the distinctive character of each, and revealing charming aspects that will delight every garden lover. From the great baroque parterres of Versailles to the explosive patterns of color in Monet's garden at Giverny, this guide reveals some of the most breathtaking sights awaiting travelers in France.
This authoritative new series of guidebooks to the gardens of Europe is the perfect companion for any garden enthusiast, whether tourist or armchair traveler. Each title is a richly illustrated in-depth guide to over 100 gardens, from the famous to little-known hidden treasures, and features colorful photography and easy-to-read illustrations commissioned especially for this series. Also included are maps, directions, complete visitor information, special features, and neighboring sites of interest. Each guide, written by a gardening expert, begins with a comprehensive background on the country's garden history and local climate. The most significant gardens in each volume are featured in even greater detail, accompanied by illustrated plans of the gardens and close-up views of particular features. The numerous color photographs and maps show travelers what awaits at each garden. The "Garden Lover's Guides" are indispensible aids for those planning European travel itineraries. "The Garden Lover's Guide to Britain," written by Patrick Taylor, ranges from the sweeping views of Stourhead to the jungle-like ambiance of Inverewe on the Scottish coast.