HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
The blue-tabbed PLANNING YOUR TRIP section at the front of the guide gives you ideas for your trip and practical information to help you organise it. Youll find tours, practical information, a host of outdoor activities, a calendar of events, information on shopping, sightseeing, kids activities and more.
INTRODUCTION
The orange-tabbed INTRODUCTION section explores Normandys Nature and geology. The History section spans Roman times through William the Conqueror to the modern day. The Art and Culture section covers architecture, art, literature and music, while Normandy Today delves into modern Normandy.
DISCOVERING
The green-tabbed DISCOVERING section features Principal Sights by region, featuring the most interesting local Sights , Walking Tours , nearby Excursions , and detailed Driving Tours . Admission prices shown are normally for a single adult.
ADDRESSES
Weve selected the best hotels, restaurants, cafs shops, nightlife and entertainment to fit all budgets. See the Legend on the cover flap for an explanation of the price categories. See the back of the guide for an index of where to find hotels and restaurants.
Sidebars
Throughout the guide you will find blue , orange and green -coloured text boxes with lively anecdotes, detailed history and background information.
w A Bit of Advice w
Green advice boxes found in this guide contain practical tips and handy information relevant to your visit or to a sight in the Discovering section.
STAR RATINGS aaa
M ichelin has given star ratings for more than 100 years. If youre pressed for time, we recommend you visit the aaa , or aa sights first:
aaa Highly recommended
aa Recommended
a Interesting
MAPS
w Principal Sights map .
w Region maps.
w Maps for major cities and villages.
w Local tour maps.
All maps in this guide are oriented north, unless otherwise indicated by a directional arrow. The term Local Map refers to a map within the chapter or Tourism Region. A complete list of the maps found in the guide appears at the back of this book.
Editorial Director | Cynthia Clayton Ochterbeck |
Produced by | Jonathan Gilbert, Azalay Media |
Principal Writer | Judy Edelhoff |
Production Manager | Natasha G. George |
Cartography | Peter Wrenn |
Photo Editor | Sean Sachon |
Layout | Jonathan Gilbert, Azalay Media, Natasha G. George |
Cover & Interior Design | Chris Bell, cbdesign |
Cover Design & Layout | Natasha G. George |
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ISBN 978-2-067192-01-0
Printed: October 2012
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Note to the reader:
While every effort is made to ensure that all information printed in this guide is correct and up-to-date, Michelin Apa Publications Ltd. accepts no liability for any direct, indirect or consequential losses howsoever caused so far as such can be excluded by law. Admission prices listed for sights in this guide are for a single adult, unless otherwise specified.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
aaa ATTRACTIONS
Unmissable sights in and around Italy
For more than 75 years people have used the Michelin stars to take the guesswork out of travel. Our star-rating system helps you make the best decision on where to go, what to do, and what to see.
aaa Absolutely Must See
aa Really Must See
a Must See
No star See
aaa Three Star
Verona centre
aa Two Star
ACTIVITIES
Unmissable Italian events, shows, restaurants and more
We recommend every activity in this guide, but our top picks are highlighted with the Michelin Man logo. Look-out for the Michelin Man throughout the guide for the top activities.
Events
Venice Film Festival
Biennale, Venice
Palio in Siena
For Families
Cycling in Rome along the Appia Antica or Tiber River
Bars