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

In Family Guide Western 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 D-Day Beaches to the Standing Stones of Carnac, 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 Western France epub:

- Normandy

-Rouen

-The D-Day Beaches

-Mont-St-Michel

- Brittany

-Rennes

-Ocanopolis, Brest

-Sranding Stones of Carnac

- The Loire Valley

-Les Machines de lle, Nantes

-Tours

-Chteau Royal de Blois

-Chartres Cathedral

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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

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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: 9781465428684
Digital conversion prepared by DK Travel, London and DK Digital Operations, 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

Western France

Western France is a region of majestic rivers, splendid coastlines and sumptuous gardens. Beach resorts and fishing ports line the coast, while the Loire Valley is famed for its Renaissance chteaux and gardens, built by kings and queens. William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci and Claude Monet are a few figures who have left their mark on the areas rich array of historic towns.

A petit train outside Chartres Cathedral the greatest Gothic cathedral in - photo 3

A petit train outside Chartres Cathedral the greatest Gothic cathedral in - photo 4

A petit train outside Chartres Cathedral, the greatest Gothic cathedral in Europe

Highlights

Mont-St-Michel

Follow the footsteps of medieval pilgrims to this stunning granite abbey, surrounded by the sea during high tides (see ).

Chteau Royal de Blois

Visit one of the Loire Valleys most beautiful chteaux and the fascinating Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin nearby (see ).

Les Machines de lle, Nantes

Ride the extraordinary mechanical elephant and watch the latest fantastic machines being built in the grand galleries of this workshop (see ).

The D-Day Beaches

Relive the biggest one-day invasion in history at the landing beaches and evocative museums and memorials. Take a look at the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Norman Conquest of 1066 (see ).

Ocanopolis, Brest

Travel through polar, temperate and tropical climates inhabited by marine animals (see ).

Chartres Cathedral

Marvel at this Gothic masterpiece in near perfect condition, with its impressive stained glass and sculpture (see ).

The Best of Western France

Mont-St-Michel towering over the marshes

With a remarkably varied coastline and mild climate, Western France is not just celebrated for its beaches and seafaring traditions, but also for its spectacular Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance chteaux and gardens. There are no end of things to see and do: combine historical sights and dazzling art and architecture with picnics and afternoons by the sea.

Hungry for history

Children are fascinated by the medieval island abbey of make history fun for even the youngest child.

The great outdoors

Seaside marvels hold pride of place from the dramatic cliff arch of .

The nymphas, in the water garden at the Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny

In a week

Start with Chartres Cathedral before spending a couple of days around and its famous tapestry.

By season

By late spring, the gardens in Western France are in full glory visit Giverny when the irises are in bloom. It is also a lovely time to explore arty destinations such as Gauguins , with its museum of the Impressionists and the Maisons Satie, an offbeat look at composer Erik Satie.

In summer, there are moving commemorations on the D-Day Beaches, and the historical spectacles at the Grand Parc Puy du Fou are in full flow. A stroll on the mechanical elephant at , in Nantes, also makes for a fine outing.

Autumn is a time of apple and grape harvests, rich colours and the light beloved by artists in the .

Winter is a great time to visit the cities and museums for a dose of culture, such as the in Brest or the museums in Bourges.

A medieval combat with knights on horses at the Grand Parc Puy du Fou

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. Brest and Nantes are the busiest airports in Western France, both linked to cities around Europe and France. Some of the smaller airports rely on low-cost flights from the UK and Ireland. For families travelling to France from outside of Europe, Paris will be the hub. While Normandy and the Loire Valley are easy to reach from there by train, Brittany is a bit further a connecting flight might be worth it. 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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