Rivages: Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm in France [Paperback]

Fodor's (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm in France | Publication Date: May 26, 1998

Fodor's exclusive translation of the renowned Rivages guidebooks gives the English-speaking traveler access to the most charming places to stay in Europe, many of which were previously known only to Europeans.  Color photography and insider descriptions ensure that travelers will find their dream place to dream.

Hundreds of establishments listed in all price ranges
Every listing includes a color photograph and straightforward description of the property
Complete information on getting there, costs, amenities, credit card acceptance, pet and child policies, and more
Detailed full-color road maps are cross-referenced to the text
Easy-to-use organization by region

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Fodor's exclusive translation of the renowned Rivages guidebooks gives the English-speaking traveler access to the most charming places to stay in Europe, many of which were previously known only to Europeans.  Color photography and insider descriptions ensure that travelers will find their dream place to dream.

Hundreds of establishments listed in all price ranges
Every listing includes a color photograph and straightforward description of the property
Complete information on getting there, costs, amenities, credit card acceptance, pet and child policies, and more
Detailed full-color road maps are cross-referenced to the text
Easy-to-use organization by region

Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 3 edition (May 26, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679002065
• ISBN-13: 978-0679002062
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,693,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars See the best of France, April 24, 2000

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"sbgantz" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rivages: Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm in France (Paperback)

If you want to see the best of France, just arm yourself with your Michelin atlas, Michelin Red Guide, a Blue or Green Guide, this book, a rental car, and your appetite for great food and wine.

Any inn that appears in both the Red Guide and this guide will be a memorable experience. All inns in the Red Guide have professional service and great food. Inns listed in both guides will also be unique and charming. Coupled with the data provided by the Red Guide, the pictures in this guide are very useful.

Best of all are the places in the countryside. Easy parking, phenomenal food, great wine, and usually a great setting. This is not a budget guide, but there are some great deals to be found. The cheapest place I stayed was an isolated Auberge in the Vosges mountains that charged only $50 per person for half board. This included a very small room, great 3 course dinner, buffet breakfast, and all tax and service.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not all of these hotels are charming, July 4, 2001

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John Allen (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rivages: Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm in France (Paperback)

My wife and I first started using the guide in 1998. We have stayed at approximately 6 of the entries. Some were of excellent quality and value, but others we found to be of highly variable quality. For example, the last one we stayed in was in St Lo, Normandy and failed to any extent to match its description. The whole building including the restaurant smelt dirty.

You need to be prepared to arrive at some disappointing hotels and just leave them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly, highly recommended, June 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Rivages: Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm in France (Paperback)

My husband and I used this book to find hotels for our honeymoon in Italy. We loved every place we chose; the only difficulty was trying to decide among so many wonderful locations. It was especially helpful to find information on how close each hotel was to nearby cities and attractions.

Prices range from very cheap to some of the most luxurious accomodations in the world--something for everyone!