Let's Go 2005 France (Let's Go Travel Guide) - Softcover

Let's Go Inc.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312335474 ISBN 13: 9780312335472

Publisher: Let's Go Publications, 2004

Synopsis

Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: France is the only guide you'll need to navigate the Continent's most stylish destination, whether your tastes turn toward wining and dining or hiking and biking. Our forty-five years of travel savvy supply the know-how to access the country's classic sights, from Normandy's beaches to Paris's romantic sidestreets. This edition's researchers have gone the extra mile to deliver the unexpected, discovering opportunities to pump wine through a garden hose and spot wild flamingoes from horseback. With tips on how to blend in and enjoy the la vie française, Let's Go helps you have the quintessential French experience--whether that be backpacking the rugged terrain of the Alps and Corsica or tasting genius in the kitchen of a Lyonnaise chef.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

For forty-five years, Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.

Includes:
· Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more
· Must-have language and style tips for a more authentic French experience
· Tips for visiting the D-Day Beaches and war memorials in Normandy
· Expanded coverage of outdoor activities in the Alps and Corsica
· Opportunities to get involved by restoring medieval landmarks or teaching English
· Detailed city, town, and regional maps

Featuring Not-to-be-Missed Experiences

Cultural Connections
Savor Normandy's cuisine at the oldest auberge in France.

Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals
Relax on pristine, secluded beaches off the coast of La Rochelle.

Off the Beaten Path
Create your own fragrance at a 220-year-old parfumerie in Grasse.
|For forty-five years, Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.Includes:· Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more· Must-have language and style tips for a more authentic French experience· Tips for visiting the D-Day Beaches and war memorials in Normandy· Expanded coverage of outdoor activities in the Alps and Corsica· Opportunities to get involved by restoring medieval landmarks or teaching English· Detailed city, town, and regional mapsFeaturing Not-to-be-Missed ExperiencesCultural ConnectionsSavor Normandy's cuisine at the oldest auberge in France.Inside Scoops & Hidden DealsRelax on pristine, secluded beaches off the coast of La Rochelle. Off the Beaten PathCreate your own fragrance at a 220-year-old parfumerie in Grasse.

Review:

"For independent travelers on a budget, with an emphasis on whatever's hip, fun, or free."
- Associated Press

"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life."
- The Economist

About this edition

• Publisher: Let's Go Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0312335474
• ISBN 13: 9780312335472
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 832