The Rough Guide to France 9

by Andrew Benson, Ruth Blackmore, Brian Catlos

The Rough Guide to France covers every corner of one of Europe''s most visited countries from Parisian cafes to the chic resorts of the Cote d''Azur. A full-colour introduction includes the pick of the sights and activities with over 50 colour photographs. The guide gives lively reviews of the best places to eat, drink, shop and party, wherever you are and whatever your budget. For every region, there are also practical tips for exploring the French countryside from the peaks of the Alps to the fertile Loire Valley. In the ''contexts'' section, the team of experienced writers provide insider coverage of French culture, wine, festivals, history and film and some language essentials. All this, and over 40 maps and plans.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction, France

1376 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Andrew Benson (1963) was born in London (UK) and studied at Oxford, Athens and Bologna universities. He has worked as a translator for all the main European and United Nations agencies - work that has taken him to places around the world. A keen traveller he has visited over 60 countries and every continent & he has authored a dozen leading travel guide books.

Reviews

[Andrej · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although I love Rough Guides, this one was a disappointment. Not enough detail. Not enough information about how to get to places. On a more positive note, the small city maps inside the book are as good as in other Rough Guides.

[Jack Hrkach · Rating 4 out of 5]

I write just about the same thing for every Rough Guide, because, even though it seems to be in decline, that guidebook series remains the most reliable, the most informative, overall the best series I have ever used when I travel.

France is no exception, in fact it's better written than most - and that's saying something, in my book. I visited at least 12 cities on my last trip and learned something new about each one. If you're looking for a detailed travel book, filled not with pictures (don't you see the era things when you're there?) go with this series!

[Jennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read through about ten guidebooks before my last trip to France and found this to be the best. Then when I went to France it was indeed helpful. I was actually dissapointed with the LP one for France, it was not as "off the beaten path" as I was hoping/expecting. Seems with LP that it really depends on the writer, they tend to vary greatly in quality/depth of info from volume to volume and country to country.

[Ietrio · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a regular travel guide. I don't think it is any better than the others.