France - Understand France & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
All the info you need on everything from history, culture, food and drink to flights, accommodation, health, public transport, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for travellers with disabilities, as well as visa advice and a handy language guide and glossary.
a lesson in France's major wine-producing regions, where to taste and buy
info on how and where to rent a houseboat to cruise France's canals and navigable rivers
insight into what makes the perfect French cheeseboard
details on the country's rich art, architecture and literary landscape
Coverage includes: France Today, History- from Roman Gaul to Napoléon and the two World Wars, The French, Bon Appétit: Bread, Cheese, Charcuterie, French Wine, The Arts, Architecture, Lyrical Landscapes: the Land, Wildlife, National Parks, Environmental Issues, Directory, Transport and Language.
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