The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy (Rough Guides) - Softcover

Ward, Greg; Rough Guides

Softcover

ISBN 10: 024100974X ISBN 13: 9780241009741

Publisher: Rough Guides, 2015

Synopsis

Make the most of your time on Earth™ with The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy

The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy is the ultimate full-colour handbook to northern France, from the glorious island abbey of Mont-St-Michel to Monet's waterlily pond at Giverny, and the walled medieval town of Dinan to the dynamic modern city of Nantes. Discover walks and cycle trails through ancient forests and along stunning coastline, and learn about the prehistoric peoples who erected the awe-inspiring megaliths of Carnac. There's detailed advice on where to find and enjoy superb food, from the seafood of Brittany to the cheese and cider of Normandy, with thorough restaurant reviews and accurate up-to-date prices. Whether you're looking for the best camping or the most stylish hotels, you can rely on accommodation suggestions for every budget and taste. You'll find practical advice on how to get around, from river cruises to SNCF trains, as well as the clearest colour maps of any guide. Authoritative accounts cover everything from the landscapes and wildlife to Brittany and Normandy's fascinating history and lively musical festivals.

About this title

About the Author:

Greg Ward is an established travel writer and expert on the islands of Hawaii. He has worked for Rough Guides since 1985. He is the author of The Rough Guide to Barcelona (with Steve Tallantyre), The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy, and The Rough Guide to Southwest USA. Visit him online at gregward.info.

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Review:

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About this edition

• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 024100974X
• ISBN 13: 9780241009741
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432