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Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable

Thomas Cook Publishing
Date: 2013-06-18
ISBN: 9781848485990
Area: Europe

Published twice a year, these special Summer and Winter editions are based on the June & December issues of the monthly European Rail Timetable. As well as extensive rail and ferry timings for the whole of Europe, they include a guide to European rail passes and a special section containing invaluable country-by-country travel information.

Rick Steves' Pocket Paris

Rick Steves
Date: 2011-05-03
ISBN: 9781598803792
Area: Europe

Rick Steves' Pocket Paris

Rick Steves’Pocket guidebooks truly are a TOUR GUIDE IN YOUR POCKET. Each colorful, compact 280-page book includes Rick’s advice for prioritizing your time, whether you're spending 1 or 7 days in a city. Everything a busy traveler needs is easy to access: a neighborhood overview, city walks and tours, sights, handy food and accommodations charts, an appendix packed with information on trip planning and practicalities, and a fold-out city map.

National Geographic Traveler Provence and the Cote d'Azur

National Geographic Traveler
Date: 2008-04-15
ISBN: 9781426202353
Area: Europe

National Geographic Traveler Provence and the Cote d'Azur

From its Roman ruins and medieval hill towns to the glitzy beaches and casinos of Cannes and Monaco, one of southern France’s most glorious regions is beautifully presented in National Geographic Traveler: Provence & the Côte d’Azur, 2nd Edition. The guide explores the province’s magical landscapes of fragrant lavender, along with its charming villages and cities. It takes readers from van Gogh’s old haunt, Arles, to elegant and chic Aix-en-Provence, from the Mediterranean paradises along the French Riviera to the vibrant cities of Avignon, Marseille, and Orange.

National Geographic Traveler Paris

National Geographic Traveler
Date: 2007-02-20
ISBN: 9781426200243
Area: Europe

National Geographic Traveler Paris

National Geographic Traveler: Paris, Second Edition offers a modern tour of the City of Lights. The guide provides background details and useful tips for visiting the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and other fabled sites, and guides you to lesser known delights such as the great Parisian parks, the Wallace Fountains, and the ultra-chic Avenue Montaigne. You'll find walking tours of the Old Marais and Montparnasse, discover the city's fascinating cemeteries, and even learn about great Parisian love affairs.

National Geographic Traveler France

National Geographic Traveler
Date: 2007-03-20
ISBN: 9781426200274
Area: Europe

National Geographic Traveler France

From central Paris to the farthest reaches of the provinces, this new edition points you to the country's best sites. Here's up-to-date guidance for visiting the Loire Valley, Mont St.-Michel, Normandy's battlefields, and other popular destinations, along with lesser known attractions such as the charming vine-striped Var region of Provence and tiny Mirepoix in the Pyrenees, celebrated for the beautiful half-timbered arcading of its main square.

Rough Guide Paris Pocket

Rough Guide
Date: 2010-12-20
ISBN: 9781848362376
Area: Europe

Rough Guide Paris Pocket

THE POCKET ROUGH GUIDE PARIS is your essential guide to Europe's most elegant city; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. Slim, stylish and utterly pocketable, it comes with a full-colour pull-out map to help you find your way around - the only map of its kind to be marked with every single listing from the guide. The easy-to-use POCKET ROUGH GUIDE PARIS includes brand new itineraries and a Best of Paris section picking out the highlights you won't want to miss, and detailed listings to guide you from the iconic Eiffel Tower and boat trips on the Seine to the city's offbeat art galleries and hidden-away gardens. Whether you have a few days or a week to fill, THE POCKET ROUGH GUIDE PARIS will help you make the most of your trip.

Rough Guide Pyrenees

Rough Guide
Date: 2007-08-20
ISBN: 9781843537663
Area: Europe

The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees

The Rough Guide to The Pyrenees is the most comprehensive handbook to this glorious region, covering both sides of the range from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. From lush meadowland, snow-clad peaks and canyons of sinuously sculpted rock to alluring resorts, the full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. You’ll find detailed accounts of all the sights, from the gorges of the Basque country to the Romanesque churches of Calunya. This fully updated 6th edition includes information on skiing in the mountains and brand new colour inserts on romanesque architecture and Pyrenean food. Read opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink and stay at all price levels as well as practical accounts of the most popular sporting activities including skiing, river-rafting and even parapenting. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region’s history, cuisine, festivals and wildlife and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.

Rough Guide Provence & the Cote d'Azur

Rough Guide
Date: 2010-06-21
ISBN: 9781848365025
Area: Europe

The Rough Guide to Provence & the Cote d'Azur

The Rough Guide to Provence & The Cote d'Azur is the ideal travel guide to this magical region of southern France. It provides full practical details, with up-to-the-minute listings of hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs, for fascinating towns such as Roman Arles, medieval Avignon, and laidback Aix; the vibrant cosmopolitan port of Marseilles; dynamic modern metropolises like Nice and Cannes; and glamorous Riviera sunspots like St Tropez and Antibes. You'll find full coverage of the region's stunning landscapes, ranging from classic Provence scenes of lavender, vines and olive groves, along with dozens of sleepy villages where visitors can relish the timeless pleasures and fine cuisine of rural France. Youi can rely on insider advice for visiting the regions ravishing beaches, beautiful islands, and countless galleries and expert background on everything from Provencial cuisine to the Impresssionist painters. You can explore very corner of this charming region with superb photographs, handy language tips and clear maps.

Mini Rough Guide Paris

Rough Guide
Date: 2011-03
ISBN: 9781848369320
Area: Europe

The Mini Rough Guide to Paris

"The Mini Rough Guide to Paris" is your perfect companion to Europe's most visited and romantic capital. Discover Paris' highlights with stunning photography and detailed coverage, plus a full-colour section introducing Paris' hottest sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the stylish Marais quarter. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Paris whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels and restaurants, the trendiest bars and the most old-fashioned cafes, and more offbeat attractions, such as new cutting-edge arts space, 'the 104'. "The Mini Rough Guide to Paris" also helps you to plan day-trips from the city to Europe's biggest attractions: Disneyland Paris and Versailles. Pocket-sized and portable, this updated 4th edition comes complete with new colour maps, with grid references to help you explore every corner of this romantic city. Make the most of your break with "The Mini Rough Guide to Paris".

Rough Guide Paris

Rough Guide
Date: 2011-12-26
ISBN: 9781405386951
Area: Europe

The Rough Guide to Paris

Full-colour throughout, THE ROUGH GUIDE TO PARIS is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe's most elegant cities. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style ROUGH GUIDES cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your to-pack list, and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets we know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. THE ROUGH GUIDE TO PARIS features: over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing; area-by-area chapter highlights; new guidance for gastro-tourists; Top 5 boxes; and, things not to miss section. Make the most of your trip with THE ROUGH GUIDE TO PARIS.

Rough Guide Loire

Rough Guide
Date: 2007-07-16
ISBN: 9781843537915
Area: Europe

The Rough Guide to the Loire

The Rough Guide to Loire Valley is your essential guide to the “garden of France.” Discover the spectacular châteaux of Chenonceau to the glorious cathedral of Chatres, the full colour section gives a real sense of the best this bourgeois paradise has on offer. Get clued-up… all the practical information you need for exploring the cultural landscape, sampling the regions wine, cycling and hot air ballooning, plus special tips on keeping the kids happy. Comprehensive reviews of where to find the finest cuisine, drink, and stay in all price ranges, plus the brand new “Authors’ Pick” feature will highlight the very best options. The guide also takes an informed look at the region’s rich history, fine wine and festivals and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.

Rough Guide Languedoc & Roussillon

Rough Guide
Date: 2010-08-16
ISBN: 9781848365322
Area: Europe

The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon

The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon is the most comprehensive guide to this beautiful and varied corner of southwest France. Written by a renowned historian with more than 15 years' experience in the region, it's packed with insightful accounts, detailed practical information and clear maps. You'll find everything you need to know to make the most of the region's highlights - with information on accommodation, places to eat and much more - whether in the vibrant city of Toulouse, the magnificent fortress of Carcassonne, the picturesque beach town of Collioure or the sleepy hamlets of the Orb valley. The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon includes thorough coverage of outdoor activities, from boating along the Canal du Midi and hiking in the Pyrenees to rafting or canoeing down the Ariege. Plus, there's insightful historical and cultural background information and two lavishly illustrated colour inserts introducing you to the legacy of the Cathars and the food and wine of Languedoc and Roussillon.

Rough Guide French Hotels & Restaurants

Rough Guide
Date: 2005-12-19
ISBN: 9781843535577
Area: Europe

The Rough Guide to French Hotels & Restaurants

The Rough Guide to French Hotels and Restaurants 2006 edition is translated from the Guide de Routard – a perennial bestseller in France, acclaimed by readers and critics alike. There is a brand-new, full-colour introduction highlighting the authors’ favourites, with categories including: cool/hip hotels, restaurants for wine lovers and romantic breaks. The guide lists over 4000 hand-picked places to eat and stay throughout France, from characterful country inns to stylish city-centre hotels. This updated edition includes easy-to-read price symbols, so you can see at a glance which price bracket the entry falls in. There is a comprehensive restaurants listing, emphasising both quality and value for money, with tips on local specialities. The guide comes complete with a new French food and drink glossary, with detailed maps of every region pinpointing the location of all the recommended establishments.

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