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France for Dummies covers the highlights of France, from the fairy-tale castles of the Loire valley to the non-stop nightlife of the French Riviera. You'll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations, tips on sightseeing and even a list of the top ten French foods to indulge in. With information on the highlights of each region, the best seasons to visit and a calendar of events, France for Dummies is the only guide you'll need to plan the perfect trip to France.
Your insider's guide to the best places and prices
Have fun exploring France From the romance of Paris and the glamorous Riviera to the castles of the Loire Valley and the half-timbered houses of Normandy, France is a traveler's paradise. But where to begin? Relax! This friendly guide shows you the way. Bon voyage!
Discover: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss?and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Dozens of detailed maps
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About the Author
France is like a second home to
Darwin Porter, a native of North Carolina, and
Danforth Prince, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Both of these writers know their destination well, as they’ve made many annual trips through France since Prince worked for the Paris bureau of the
New York Times and renovated part of a 14th-century chateau in the Loire Valley. Porter, a former bureau chief for the
Miami Herald and a survivor of a successful career in TV advertising, is the author of the definitive upcoming biography
The Secret Life of Humphrey Bogart (1899–1931), which has been praised for its fine behind-the scenes depiction of Hollywood at the dawn of the talkies. As one critic said, “At last, Darwin Porter reveals what was really under that trenchcoat.” Jointly, Porter and Prince are the coauthors of many Frommer guides, including
Frommer’s France, Frommer’s Paris, and
Frommer’s Provence & the Riviera.Cheryl A. Pientka is a freelance journalist and literary scout. She’s the author of both editions of Paris For Dummies and coauthor of Frommer’s Europe from $70 a Day. A graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Delaware, she lives in New York when she can’t be in Paris. Outside of her writing and professional career, she supports her pet causes: the Animal Haven shelter in Flushing, New York, and strayfromtheheart.org in New York City.
