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DKs Family Guide Central France and the Alps 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 Central France and the Alps epub is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel.

In Family Guide Central France and the Alps 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 Chamonix to the Parc Rgional Naturel du Haut-Jura, 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 Central France and the Alps epub:

- Burgundy and Franche-Comt

-Dijon

-Vzelay

-Cluny

-Parc Rgional Naturel du Haut-Jura

- The Rhne Valley and French Alps

-Lyon

-Chamonix

-Brianon

-Gorges de lArdche

- The Massif Central

-Aven Armand

-Le Puy-en-Velay

-Chteau de Murol

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Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd.

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LONDON, NEW YORK,
MUNICH, MELBOURNE, DELHI

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London WC2R 0RL, England

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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: 9781465428554
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

Central France and the Alps

This vast area in the heart of France is bursting with historical and cultural gems, the heritage of the Romans and the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, and of its location at a pilgrimage route crossroads. It is also a magnificent land of wide, open spaces, with forests, river gorges, the volcanic mountains of the Massif Central and the snowy Alps a perfect blend of art and history surrounded by the great outdoors.

Grazing cows at Les Hautes-Combes, Parc Rgional Naturel du Haut-Jura

Highlights

Dijon

Explore the splendid capital of the Dukes of Burgundy and discover its gastronomic heritage (see ).

Parc Naturel Rgional du Morvan

The splendid outdoors for all the family hiking, watersports, along with stirring tales of the French Resistance in World War II (see ).

Gorges du Tarn

Explore these craggy gorges in a canoe to see some of the most beautiful scenery and varied wildlife in the area (see ).

Le Puy-en-Velay

Visit this spectacular town set in rolling country, where religious monuments perch on jagged volcanic outcrops (see ).

Chamonix

Take the worlds highest vertical ascent cable car up the Aiguille du Midi for a close-up look at Mont Blanc, as well as hiking and skiing (see ).

Gorges de lArdche

Starting at the natural arch at Pont dArc, kayak down a long stretch of the Ardche river beneath towering 300-m (1,000-ft) limestone cliffs (see ).

The Best of Central France and the Alps

The carved tympanum of the Abbaye de Ste Foy, Conques

Central France has diverse landscapes and cultural attractions to explore. The Alps, the Auvergne and the Gorges de lArdche make for superb outdoor adventures, while the museums of Dijon and Lyon and the churches and chteaux of Burgundy and the Massif Central delight young and old with their cultural treasures. The cuisine varies from the rich dishes and wines of Burgundy and the Rhne to cheeses of the Alps.

Culture vultures

Savour the heritage of the Dukes of Burgundy in the palaces of .

Canoeists paddling in the river at the beach by the Pont dArc the Gorges de - photo 6

Canoeists paddling in the river at the beach by the Pont dArc, the Gorges de lArdche

In a week

In Burgundy and Franche-Comt, spend a couple of days in Dijon and Beaune, then see a farmers market in action in in the Morvan and see the Romanesque pilgrims church, the Basilique Ste-Madeleine, in Vzelay.

During a week in the Rhne Valley and Alps, soak up the atmosphere of Lyon in the quarters of Vieux Lyon, Croix-Rousse and Fourvire Hill. See the Gorges de lArdche by car or kayak. Alpine adventures await in , from hikes to rides up the Aiguille du Midi in a cable car and to the glaciers of the Mer de Glace in the Train du Montenvers.

In the Massif Central, tour the volcanoes of the picturesque cavern.

The extraordinary hilltop chapels of Le-Puy-en-Velay

Outdoor action

Chamonix is at the heart of one of the worlds great outdoor playgrounds perfect for winter sports, and walking or climbing in summer. The and hike around its waterfalls, valleys and peaks.

Gastronomic delights

Turn the kids into budding foodies with top-class dining and wine in Burgundys heartland, home to boeuf bourguignon (Burgundy beef stew), coq au vin (cockerel cooked in wine) and Dijons gingerbread in , to taste some fine nougats.

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. Lyons St-Exupry airport is the main air gateway to central France, with its own TGV rail station and excellent rail and road links to Lyon and every part of the region. Alpine winter sports enthusiasts often prefer Chambry or Grenoble, which have many low-cost flights from the UK and other parts of Europe, especially in winter. Dijon airport has limited international flights. 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

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