Marked by the elegance of its beautiful chateaux, a mild climate, and delicate wines, France's Loire Valley conveys a relaxed appreciation for the good things in life, and DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley beautifully relays that impression. In more than 800 full-color photographs and numerous maps, travelers have instant access to the Loire Valley and all its pleasures. Street-by-street maps highlight prime attractions, scenic roadways, wineries, tours, and museums. Chapters focus on architecture, art collections, spectacular gardens, and a brief history. The Travelers' Needs section compiles a list of hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, hostels, restaurants, and entertainment. This is a perfect guide to complete enjoyment of the Loire Valley.
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The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you!
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...You feel, looking at them, as if you could close the book and step into the street. -- Contra Costa Times
...considered to be the world's best travel resource to over 30 destinations around the world, make it easier to plan a splendid vacation. -- North American Press Syndication
Both novice and experienced travelers will be captivated. -- US News & World Report
Each book is a visual as well as informational feast about a particular place. -- The New York Times
Encyclopedic in scope, it's meant to be used before, during, and after your stay. -- Travel & Leisure
The Best Guidebooks Ever -- SKY MAGAZINE
The best travel guides ever. -- Sky Magazine -Delta In flight Magazine
The most graphically exciting and visually pleasing series on the market. -- Chicago Tribune
Want to know where to get a great espresso on your way to the Uffizi? Or how much to tip a hotel maid in New York City? Try these travel guides, each an intricate trove of 3-D aerial views, landmark floor plans, color photos and essential eating, shopping and entertainment info. With titles covering Paris, Prague, and London, these pocket-sized guides are like a Michelangelo fresco: deliriously rich in detail. -- People Magazine
...considered to be the world's best travel resource to over 30 destinations around the world, make it easier to plan a splendid vacation. -- North American Press Syndication
Both novice and experienced travelers will be captivated. -- US News & World Report
Each book is a visual as well as informational feast about a particular place. -- The New York Times
Encyclopedic in scope, it's meant to be used before, during, and after your stay. -- Travel & Leisure
The Best Guidebooks Ever -- SKY MAGAZINE
The best travel guides ever. -- Sky Magazine -Delta In flight Magazine
The most graphically exciting and visually pleasing series on the market. -- Chicago Tribune
Want to know where to get a great espresso on your way to the Uffizi? Or how much to tip a hotel maid in New York City? Try these travel guides, each an intricate trove of 3-D aerial views, landmark floor plans, color photos and essential eating, shopping and entertainment info. With titles covering Paris, Prague, and London, these pocket-sized guides are like a Michelangelo fresco: deliriously rich in detail. -- People Magazine
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
IF YOU LIKE MAPS AND COLOR PICTURES, THIS IS YOUR BOOK.,
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This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Loire Valley (Paperback)
This is a great book for people who like lots of pictures and maps. It not only provides you with tips on travel (phonec calls,money ect) but it gives you insight into the different sections of the Loire. Each major attraction has one or more pages dedicated to it. The book really gives you a feel for what you will be seeing. It is one of the best guide books i have ever bought. I liked it so much i bought the one for Paris.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great style, but found lacking in substance,
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This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Loire Valley (Paperback)
This book is almost great. Almost. It tries to give you the best of all worlds-- in depth tours; some local knowledge (restaurants and such); and pictures. As one might expect, the scope becomes to broad to do any of it well. I was disppointed with the tours it gave; it seems like it missed much-- so much so that I bought the Michelin Green guide while there. One of my main gripes is the size of the book-- its too big to fit in any type of pocket. It does however have a slick rain-resistant cover, and the cover folds to become a useful bookmark.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent! I LOVE IT!,
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This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to Loire Valley (Paperback)
I rode my bike in the Loire Valley. This book helped me in planning the route (along with Michelin Green Book). Wonderful, alluring pictures! Wonderful color code/guide system. Interesting information on the differences on the variety of castles/chateaux and churches & abbeys. Detailed yet concise history. Provides different themed tours for walking or driving. Nice pictursque maps of old towns with interests. It helped me decide which villages to stop for the night. I highly recommend this book! I also have Eyewitness Travel Guide of Paris, London, and Amsterdam. I plan to buy more books on Greece and Italy for my next trip!
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