Fodor's France 2004 (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Series: Fodor's Gold Guides | Publication Date: October 7, 2003

France is a country where café-sitting is a culture, a meal is an almost sacred ritual, and country landscapes look like three-dimensional Monets. You'll discover there is not one France, but many – the southern France of the Riviera; the northern France of medieval cathedrals; and central France, home to the storybook Loire Valley and the ageless poem that is Paris. Before leaving on your journey to discover the many regions of France, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing!

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best: "Fodor's Gold Guides are saturated with information."

- New two-color interiors make it easier to find the information you need.
- Fodor's Choice ratings tell what not to miss.
- Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets.
- New ¢ sign category flags the best budget options.
- Multi-day itineraries help readers build the right trip for them.
- Smart Travel Tips, a complete chapter packed with contacts and great advice.

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France is a country where café-sitting is a culture, a meal is an almost sacred ritual, and country landscapes look like three-dimensional Monets. You'll discover there is not one France, but many ? the southern France of the Riviera; the northern France of medieval cathedrals; and central France, home to the storybook Loire Valley and the ageless poem that is Paris. Before leaving on your journey to discover the many regions of France, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing!

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best: "Fodor's Gold Guides are saturated with information."

- New two-color interiors make it easier to find the information you need.
- Fodor's Choice ratings tell what not to miss.
- Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets.
- New ¢ sign category flags the best budget options.
- Multi-day itineraries help readers build the right trip for them.
- Smart Travel Tips, a complete chapter packed with contacts and great advice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 784 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Revised edition (October 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400012600
• ISBN-13: 978-1400012602
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,233,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ca m'a aide beaucoup...., June 8, 2004

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Tom LePen (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's France 2004 (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

Bonjour.
I relied heavily on Fodor's France 2004 for my recent travel through France. Reading this book before and during the trip gave me the insight and historical detail I needed to appreciate more fully the wonderful sights in France that we were visiting. The layout is good. Maps and references are user friendly. Used it in Paris, Normady, and Loire Valley.

This book really helped my wife and I, especially in the Loire Valley with all it's awesome Chateaux and villages. One example: We discovered the medieval town of Loches while we were leaving the chateau Chenonceau and saw the signs on the road for Loches. Looked it up in Fodor's and thought we should see it, since it was also listed as a Fodor's Choice and not too far away. We learned the historical details before we arrived, which I believe enabled us to have a greater appreciation of the town and it's contents, thereby having one more great memory from France. The medieval town of Loches lived up to the Fodor's rating; we loved it so much.

The Fodor's France '04 doesn't rely heavily on photos, which I like, but instead is loaded cover to cover with detailed information on every region in France and typcially, the more known sights. However, there's some off-the-beaten path stuff too. I hope you discover something memorable on your travels through France!!

Amusez-vous!!