Hanging Out in France [Paperback]

Amanda Buttinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2001 | Series: Hanging Out

Dance like a fiend, swim laps, and climb trees -- all under the roof of one nightclub in Quimper; eat delicious homestyle Senegalese dishes in the same block as an underground gothic gay/lesbian disco; take a boat ride on the windy Atlantic to see an island prison that took so long to build, it never housed a single being; learn to speak Breton in a local bar; or sit at an outdoor brassiere to watch flame spitters, fire eaters, and dog trainers while you enjoy a pint of delicious Chimay beer.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...if you want a tightly focused guide to hanging out all over France...this is the series to consult..." (The Sunday Times, 22 September 2002)

From the Back Cover

what to see where to hang and how to party in France

• the coolest bars and clubs
• where to hang with the locals
• the best bets for live music
• the pick-up scene
• how to avoid tourist traps, ripoffs, and other hassles
• affordable places to crash—and a splurge or two
• the best eats for cheap
• where to skate, bike, run, swim, climb, jump…
• the arts-and-culture scene

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Product Details

• Paperback: 725 pages
• Publisher: Frommers (May 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764562444
• ISBN-13: 978-0764562440
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,615,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I read this before I traveled!, March 14, 2005

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Lauren Loves Traveling "TravelLauren" (New Orleans) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hanging Out in France (Paperback)

I had read the Hanging Out in Europe book and this was very similar only it concentrated on France. The places they mentioned to check out, whether clubs, restaurants, hotels, or museums were great. I had a great time and this book definately helped me find cool places to hang out. I saw a lot more than I probably would have, had I not read the book. Very informative, great for ages 18-30!!! I recently purchased the Hanging Out in Ireland book, as I find these books really helpful for the young adult crowd. One of the other reviewers did not leave a very positive review, I completely disagree with her.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Decide for yourself, April 10, 2003

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Karla (Strasbourg, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hanging Out in France (Paperback)

I bought this book to help me as I spent the year studying abroad. The nice part was that there is a small overview of the history and atmosphere of the region, so you could pick and choose your travels carefully. However, with the exception of a substantial vocabular section, there was no information about French culture, customs or travel. Also, there should have been information on the various travel deals in France. The prices will change, but at least the readers would know enough to ask for them. There were only 3 people listed as the authors, and I get the feeling that they did not visit every place mentioned. If they did, they did not spend enough time in each spot to give an accurate portrayal. I assume they asked people who had been there their opinions and used them without fact checking. Many of the places described would be uninteresting to the average traveller. A lot of the cities are typical college towns. Good for being with people your own age, but bad for culture and history. Once you've seen one, you've seen them all. Several of the most spectacular French sites are left out completely (like Carcassonne). Also, they left out places and foods that are very famous regionally (no mention of tarte flambées anywhere in the Alsace chapter, for instance). Like in the 'Hanging Out in Europe' guide, this one is prone to false information and spelling mistakes. Flip through it and decide for yourself if the information is really necessary or if you could do a lot better on your own.