How To Use This E-Book
Getting Around the e-Book
This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to France, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of France, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in France are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of France. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
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Table of Contents
Frances Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
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The Cte dAzur
This glamorous stretch of coast has long been the playground of the rich and famous. For more information, .
Top Attraction #2
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Bayeux Tapestry
Normandys great treasure and a fascinating glimpse into the past. For more information, .
Top Attraction #3
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Wine tours
Exploring the vineyards of Alsace, Burgundy or the Rhne Valley makes for a fabulous driving holiday. For more information, .
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The Eiffel Tower
One of the most evocative images of France. For more information, .
Top Attraction #5
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The French Alps
This spectacular natural border to the east is a magnet for skiers. For more information, .
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Provence
This southern region is packed with historical and cultural gems. For more information, .
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Versailles
A magnificent palace every bit as extravagant as its creator, Louis XIV. For more information, .
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The Loire Valley
The elaborate chteaux are icons of romance. For more information, .
Top Attraction #9
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The Louvre
This erstwhile palace is now home to the largest art collection in the world. For more information, .
Top Attraction #10
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Lascaux
The 17,000-year-old cave paintings in Prigord are the jewels of an area blessed with many prehistoric remains. For more information, .
A Perfect Tour of Normandy and Brittany
Day 1
Discover Normandy
Whether approaching from Paris or the Channel ports, our tour starts in Rouen, the home of Impressionism. Begin by exploring its spectacular cathedral and its many historic sights before heading north to the coast to the picturesque port of Honfleur or elegant Deauville. Enjoy the catch-of-the-day at a nearby seafood restaurant.
Day 2
World War II
Head west along the D513 to Caen to visit the memorial museum, which places the D-Day beaches in context. Alternatively continue over the Pegasus Bridge directly to the D-Day beaches. After the poignant experience make your way south to Bayeux to spend two nights.
Day 3
Bayeux Tapestry
Given that the queues can be long make an early start to view the wonderful Bayeux Tapestry (9am). There is, however, more to the town than this treasure, so wander the streets of this ancient place that retains its buildings untouched by war and discover some excellent restaurants. If there is time, go back to the coast on the D6 to the attractive fishing village of Port-en-Bessin.