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DKs Family Guide Northeast France epub, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel info, budget guidance, age range suitability and activities for each sight, Family Guide Northeast France epub is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel.

In Family Guide Northeast France epub:

- Detailed information on getting there, getting around, where to stay and eat and a brief history of France

- Hubs, built around major sights from the Battlefield of Verdun to Parc Astrix, map the perfect day out, with suggestions for what to see, when to go and how to get there

- Dedicated Kids Corners feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games and riddles to inform, bamboozle and entertain young travellers

- Letting off steam suggestions and eating options around all hubs enable the entire family to recharge their batteries

- Maps outlining the nearest parks, playgrounds and public toilets

- Language section lists essential words and phrases

- Take shelter suggests indoor activities for rainy days

- Plus, DKs illustrations and reconstructions of the city, to give real cultural insight

Regions in Family Guide Northeast France epub:

- Alsace and Lorraine

-The battlefield of Verdun

-Colmar

- Champagne

-Reims Cathedral

-Chteau Fort de Sedan

- Le Nord and Picardy

-Nausica, Boulogne-sur-Mer

-Parc Astrix

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Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd.

A Penguin Random House Company

Published in the United States by:
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd., 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL
LONDON, NEW YORK,
MUNICH, MELBOURNE, DELHI

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd., Registered Offices: 80 Strand,
London WC2R 0RL, England

www.dk.com

Reprinted with revisions in 2014 by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd.
ISBN: 9780756698751
Copyright 2012, 2014 Dorling Kindersley

This digital edition published in the United States 2014 by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd.
eISBN: 9781465428653
Digital conversion prepared by DK Travel, London and DK Digital Media, Delhi.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

The information in this DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide is checked regularly.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this e-book is as up-to-date as possible. Some details, however, such as telephone numbers, opening hours, prices, gallery hanging arrangements and travel information are liable to change. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this guide, nor for any material on third party websites, and cannot guarantee that any website address in this e-book will be a suitable source of travel information. We value your views and suggestions very highly. Please mail us at: ebooks@dk.com

The South of France

With long sandy beaches, wild mountains and Mediterranean landscapes, the South of France and Corsica are great for a family holiday. The Cathar castles of Languedoc and the Roman Theatre at Orange bring history to life, while a boat ride along the pretty Canal du Midi, or the art and glitter of the Cte dAzur show other aspects of the region. The cuisine is world famous and the climate perfect for outdoor activities.

Barges cruising along the lush tree-lined waterway of the 240-km 149-mile - photo 3

Barges cruising along the lush tree-lined waterway of the 240-km 149-mile - photo 4

Barges cruising along the lush tree-lined waterway of the 240-km (149-mile) long Canal du Midi

Highlights

Nice

Enjoy some of Frances most delightful contemporary art in the capital of the Cte dAzur. Be sure not to miss the Fondation Maeght in nearby .

Pont du Gard

Walk over, kayak under, have a swim and a picnic next to the worlds best-preserved Roman aqueduct (see ).

The Camargue

Ride a white pony in the , home to pink flamingos, black bulls and French cowboys.

Palais des Papes, Avignon

Visit the medieval citadel of the popes in one of Provences most beautiful cities, then seek out scenes painted by Van Gogh in Arles (see ).

Corsica

Build sandcastles on the beaches of the le de Beaut and explore its magnificent forests, mountains and old granite villages (see ).

Carcassonne

Time-travel to the Middle Ages in Europes strongest citadel. Walk along the ramparts and watch a joust in summer (see ).

The Best of South of France

Kayaking on the Gardon river under the mighty Roman Pont du Gard

The South of France conjures up images of villages immersed in vines, olive groves, sunflowers and lavender, sunny Mediterranean beaches and a breathtaking hinterland of mountains and dramatic gorges. It provides an idyllic setting for Frances most striking Roman monuments and medieval castles, alongside cities filled with art and culture from all eras.

Culture vultures

Spend a day exploring the .

Travel to the Middle Ages in .

The great outdoors

The beaches are great, from the long sands near are dazzlingly beautiful.

Beach near the town of Ajaccio, Corsica

In a week

Start with two days in lively Nice, visiting the city, the delightful and often playful art in the . Head west to Avignon to tour the Palais des Papes, then use Avignon as a base for a two-day trip to Les Baux, Nmes and the Pont du Gard, with a swim in the Gardon river in the afternoon. On the sixth day, continue west to Carcassonne, taking in a joust in the afternoon, before ending with a lazy day along the Canal du Midi.

By season

Spring is a good time for exploring Corsicas .

By autumn, the huge chestnut forest of the , which hosts Los Fcos with music, costumes and confetti battles every weekend from January to March.

The petit train crossing a bridge with the imposing ramparts of the medieval - photo 7

The petit train crossing a bridge, with the imposing ramparts of the medieval citadel of Carcassonne in the background

Getting There and Around

Arrivals board displaying flight information in Terminal 2 at Charles de Gaulle - photo 8

Arrivals board displaying flight information in Terminal 2 at Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris

With excellent air, rail, sea and road connections, getting to France is easy. There are several economical and convenient options, many of which are child-friendly as well. One of Frances main holiday destinations for both the French and people from around the world, the south of France is well served by regional airports with links across Europe. While most are fairly small, Nice is the busiest airport in France after Paris, serving around 8 million passengers a year. Mountainous Corsica has four airports, two of which are primarily served by charters. Frances comprehensive and efficient national rail network offers convenient connections across the region. Trains are often a better and more economical option than domestic flights, but there is still a good choice of flights linking many cities. Those travelling in their own vehicles will enjoy driving through the country, with plenty of rest areas catering to families along the way. Local public transport varies from superb to sketchy.

By plane

While those coming to France from within Europe have many different transport choices, families travelling from the Americas, Australasia, Africa and Asia will have to fly. Fortunately, there are several options to choose from, including Air France

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