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A guide to a backpacking tour of the Queyras region of the Haute Alps on the border between Italy and France, following the GR58 and GR541 trails. The route includes the highest point reached on any grand randonée with 24 cols above 2000m and options to climb up to 17 summits, five above 3000m. The...

When living abroad, there are two rules to be followed: 1—If you are lucky enough to find a place you belong, you should never actually live there. And 2—Never live with a man you think you could never live without. But then, what fun would that be? In this funny, forthright, and...

From getting the best value from the boulangerie to ordering a steak without getting sneered at, an A-to-Z guide to fitting in en Français Englishman Charles Timoney was thrown into French life headfirst twenty-five years ago when he and his wife moved to her native France. He had studied...

“I will not forget this, that I can never mutinie so much against France but I must needes looke on Paris with a favourable eye: it hath my hart from my infancy; whereof it hath befalne me, as of excellent things, the more other faire and stately cities I have seene since, the more hir beauty hath...

The Loire Valley is famous for its impressive chateaus and wines in its well-known towns that include Orleans, Tours, Chartres and Bourges. Two of the largest and most beautiful examples of French châteaus are Chambord and Chenonceau. To preserve the history and tradition these two châteaus...

Corsica, the ‘Isle of Beauty’ offers extraordinary attractions with its pleasant coastal regions and mountainous landscapes. The French island has a rich historic and cultural heritage, evidenced by its ancient fortifications, citadels and archeological remains.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:...

Lyon’s “Vieux Lyon” (Old Town) is a gourmand’s delight that is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. This city of beautiful Renaissance houses is one of the most important in France and has many historical attractions to see including the Roman City and the Notre Dame de...

Burgundy is famous for its impressive wines and cuisine as well as for the rich architecture of its buildings, castles, and churches. The region also offers areas of natural beauty with many lakes and forests with good fishing, walking and horseback riding. Wine is the best-known product from the...

An e-book about Sarlat-la-Canéda to enjoy your stay and to know and understand one of the most beautiful city of France.Written by a National Lecturer this e-Book guides you through the narrow streets, explains the history of the monuments giving away the whys and hows …In addition it features...

In the southwestern corner of France on the Atlantic Ocean is the French Basque region where you can visit a number of beautiful seaside resort towns.  Most famous is Biarritz, which was a favourite of Sir Winston Churchill as well as both French and English Royalty. Nearby is the city of Toulouse,...

In her mid-thirties, fashion editor Karen has it all: a handsome boyfriend, a fab flat in west London, and an array of gorgeus shoes. But when her boyfriend, Eric, leaves she makes an unexpected decision: to hang up her Manolos and wave good-bye to her glamorous city lifestyle to go it alone in a...

A NEW YORK TIMES "SUMMER READING" PICK! From the incomparable John Baxter, award-winning author of the bestselling The Most Beautiful Walk in the World, a sumptuous and definitive portrait of Paris through the seasons, highlighting the unique tastes, sights, and changing personality...

Two friends embark upon an expedition through France, cycling from Cherbourg to Perpignan. Over the course of almost 1500 kilometres, they battle through the relentless heat and encounter vampire flies, angry restaurant proprietors and a host of European characters that have made France their playground...

Welcome to Paris! Why Paris? This is a city with a timeless familiarity, but which is constantly evolving. This is France's famously insular capital, which draws more visitors than anywhere else in the world. Here in the City of Light you'll gaze out on graceful illuminations, drink dark coffee,...