The world"s best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. This Berlitz Pocket Guide expertly explores all of France"s diverse regions, providing comprehensive coverage on Paris, the Riviera, the Alps, the Loire and much more. It provides all the information you need in a handy, pocketable size, with colour-coded sections for ease of use. Full-colour, fold out maps on the front and back covers provide instant orientation at a glance, making this guide an ideal on-the-spot reference. The Top 10 attractions are recommended to ensure you see the best that France has to offer, from the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, to the Bayeux Tapestry in Normandy and the glamorous coastline of the Cote d"Azur. Packed with a variety of things to do, the Guide offers suggestions for how to make the best of your time, from shopping at local markets, to hiking in the Pyrenees, or maybe a game of Boules. Nightlife and entertainment are also explored along with a list of dates for traditional and new cultural festivals. An Eating Out section provides information on local specialities, tips on etiquette and useful French vocabulary to help you read the menu and place your order. An interesting History section takes a look back at the Middle Ages, the Revolution and prominent figures in French history. Other fascinating features throughout the guide include Stone-Age Art, Popes and Anti-Popes, French Film and much more. The Handy Travel Tips section provides an A-Z summary of practical advice on everything from transport, climate, customs and entry requirements and accommodation for all budgets, along with a list of useful websites. You will find beautiful colour photography accompanying the text throughout this guide making it truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
