France

             What you’ll find in this section, all arranged in the following order:
                    a.  France Travel Books    (see below)
                    b.  Specialty Travel Books of France    (see below)
                    c.  Wine and Food Books of France  (see below)
                    d.  Waterways Travel Books of France
                    e.  Regional Travel Books
                    f.   Cities of France Travel Books
              Please look down the list and find the travel book of your choice!  

ITEM

NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK

CODE

PRICE

1.

France Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications.


YOUR WAY – inspiring highlights and itineraries, practical directory and grid-referenced maps help you plan your own Tour de France.
 
IN THE KNOW – from Provence's Roman towns to Normandy's D-Day beaches, incisive history coverage puts the sights in context.
 
DINE OUT –whether you crave oven-fresh bread and hand-made cheese or Michelin-starred haute cuisine, our extended listings take you to the best places to eat.

REST YOUR HEAD – handpicked sleeping options for every budget, from luxurious historic hotels to gîtes and Alpine refuges.
 
IMMERSE YOURSELF – our discerning arts and entertainment coverage includes world-famous galleries in Paris, theatre in Avignon and film in Cannes.
 

LONE

$26.95
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$5.80
p&h
or
$14.80
foreign
delivery

2.

France Fodor’s Guide.  Random House.  704 pages. Size 5”x9”.  Includes a full-size map.

Features: Up-to-the-minute information and brand-new coverage of local trends; a unique color planning section --- all images are keyed to descriptive text about sights covered in the book; ‘Smart Travel Tips’ --- a consumer-savvy travel primer full of expert advice and contacts; exclusive itineraries, to help readers decide what to see in the time they have available; thorough reviews of hotels and restaurants in every price range; one-of-a-kind features like ‘Off-the-Beaten Track’ and ‘Need a Break?’; great sections on shopping, plus arts, nightlife, sports, and wonderful side trips; and detailed maps and floor plans for key points of interest

FODR

$19.95

3.

France Frommer’s Guide.  Arthur Frommer Publications.

Features: Spectacular color photos and an online travel directory; candid, authoritative hotel and restaurant reviews that are the best in the business---incredibly detailed, and carefully chosen to reflect every taste and budget; a wealth of information on sightseeing, sports, and special moments; and detailed, accurate color maps that effectively show you the way in every locale

FROM

$19.95

4.

France Eyewitness Travel Guide.  Dorling Kindersley Publications.  Size 5”x8¾”.  Durable, “Flexi-binding”.

This guide is a visual as well as an informational feast, and includes 100’s of three-dimensional aerial maps of districts, streets and buildings.  The unique graphics show cutaways and floor plans of museums and landmark buildings.

     It also includes a “Travellers’ Needs” section that covers comprehensive hotel recommendations, extensive restaurant ratings, detailed descriptions of sights, as wells as shops, markets, entertainment, and activities for children; plus a “Survival Guide” that describes airport transfers, local transportation, public toilets, crime trends and even how to us a pay phone

DORL

$29.95

5.

France Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications (see sample below)

LONE

$24.95

France; 3rd edition

Steve Fallon, Daniel Robinson & Nicola Williams et al
1100 pages / 20 pages color / 147 maps

$24.95

Deckchairs on the Côte d'Azur; exquisite museums, the Eiffel Tower and streetside cafés in Paris; a medieval village with a bustling market; kids on rides at Disneyland Paris - whatever you're searching for in France, this exhaustive guide will help you find it.

• includes sections on Andorra, Monaco and Corsica
• maps, including full - color maps of Paris and a Paris metro map
• detailed entertainment guide from hip-hop to opera
• what to do outdoors, including hiking, cycling, skiing and parapente
• recommendations on where to stay, from refuges to the Hôtel Ritz

  Click here to order this Lonely Planet book

6.

France Green Guide.  Michelin Travel Publications  

MICH

$19.95

7.

Rick Steves’ France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.  John Muir Publications.  336 pages.  Size 4½”x8”.  Includes 40 maps  

MUIR

$17.95

8.

France Pocket Guide.  Berlitz Publishing.  256 pages.  Size 4”x5¾”.  Softcover.  Includes maps and an index

Includes local language and cultural tips; updated hotel and restaurant information catering to every budget; color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions; full color photos and graphics; maps and town plans; updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies; practical advice for leisure and business travel; and comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife  

BERL

$10.95

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9.

France Insight Guide.  APA Publications  

APAP

$21.95

10.

France Red Guide.  Michelin Travel Publications  

MICH

$25.95

11.

A Traveller’s History of France.  Interlink Publishing Group.  256 pages.  Size 5”x7¾”  

INTR

$14.95

12.

French Phrasebook and Dictionary.  Berlitz Publishing.  192 pages.  Size 4”x5¾”  

BERL

 $  7.95  

13.

French Phrasebook.  Lonely Planet Publications  

LONE

$  5.95

14.

French Jiffy Phrasebook.  Langenscheidt Publishers  

LANG

 $  7.95

15.

Hostels France & Italy.  Globe Pequot Press.  288 pages.  Size 4¾”x8½”.  Includes 5 maps and 15 photos

A hip, humorous, and irreverent guidebook that includes: ‘At-a-glance’ ratings for a convenient overview, enabling readers to quickly size up overall quality as well as hospitality, safety, cleanliness, setting, and party potential; handy icons that indicate features such a superior kitchen facilities, private rooms, a natural setting, or an especially good value for the price; complete information on rates, months of operation, office hours, number of beds, and credit cards accepted; tips on local cheap eats in all but the most remote areas; nearby activities and  attractions; directions to the hostel by car and other forms of transportation; and comparison charts for city hostels.  

GLOB

$14.95

16.

France Culture Shock!  Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company.  Size 5¼”x7¾”.  Includes a cultural quiz and glossary.

With this guide, you’ll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of France.  You’ll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to this foreign land.  Whether you plan to stay for a week or a year, you’ll benefit from an understanding of such topics as the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices, and social customs.  There are tips on political traditions, building friendships and business relationships.  Packed with practical, accurate, and fun-to-read information, this guide will make you feel ‘right at home’ even before you go  

CULT

$12.95

17.

South of France, Cadogan Guide.  Globe Pequot Press.  640 pages.  Size 5¾”x8»”  

CADO

$19.95

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France
Special Interest Travel Books

ITEM

NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK

CODE

PRICE

18.

The French Way.  Passport Books.  128 pages.  Size 6”x9”  

PASS

$  9.95

19.

France Traveller’s Literary Companion.  NTC Publishing Group.  352 pages.  Size 5¼”x8½”  

NTCP

$17.95

20.

Edible France: A Traveller’s Guide.  Interlink Publishing.  200 pages.  Includes maps.  A region by region guide to food, wine, shopping, markets, local specialties, and much more.  This is the complete guide to discovering and enjoying the regional foods and wines of France  

INTR

$14.95

21.

EuroDisney Pocket Guide.  Berlitz Publishing.  144 pages.  Size 4”x5¾”.  Softcover.  Includes maps and an index

Includes local language and cultural tips; updated hotel and restaurant information catering to every budget; color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions; full color photos and graphics; maps and town plans; updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies; practical advice for leisure and business travel; and comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife  

BERL

$  7.95

22.

The Nature Parks of France.  Interlink Publishing.  208 pages.  Includes photos.  Paperback.  For the traveller and walker, these nature parks offer the chance to stay in the best of unspoiled France either on camp sites, in 'gôtes d'étape' or modest 'auberges'.

INTR

$16.95

23.

The Independent Walker’s Guide to France.  Interlink Publishing.  216 pages

Includes: Practical information on 35 wonderful walks, all between 2 and 9 miles, to assist you in getting off the beaten track, and allowing travellers to see all of the great sites, enjoy the incomparable beauty of the countryside, and maintain a high level of physical fitness while travelling through the popular tourist destinations; how to get there, where to stay, trail distance, walking time, difficulty rating, explicit trail directions, and a vivid general description of the trail and local sights; one planning map for the itineraries and 35 detailed trail maps; trail notes broken down into an easy-to-follow checklist format; a ‘Walks-at-a-Glance’ section which provides capsule summaries of all the walks; plus black and white photographs, and ‘Before-You-Go’ helpful hints  

INTR

$14.95

24.

A Traveller’s Wine Guide to France.  Interlink Publishing.  144 pages.  Size 7½“x9¼”.

Illustrated with luxurious color photos, and includes itineraries and maps; local gastronomic specialties; hundreds of visitor-friendly wineries; descriptions of local and regional wines; museums and sight-seeing points; lists of wine festivals and exhibitions; restaurants, hotels and wine stores; and a reference section and glossary  

INTR

$17.95

**  Click here to order the France Travel Guides of your choice!  **

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**  Click here to view our collection of French 
         Language Books, Cassettes, and Dictionaries  **

25.

Wine Country France, Access Guide.  Harper Collins Publishers.  272 pages.  Size 5¼”x9¼”.

Organized by neighborhood, the way people really explore, this guide features: detailed color maps and illustrations keyed to the entries; color-coded entries to distinguish restaurants, hotels, shops, parks, and sights; restaurants rated by price and quality; notes on history and architecture; bite-sized bits of information and impeccable design; a “Bests” section with recommendations by locals and well-known frequent visitors; Websites and e-mail addresses; exceptional user-friendliness of format.  

ACES

$18.95

26.

World Food France.  Lonely Planet Publications (see sample below)

LONE

$11.95

  World Food France; 1st edition

$11.95

Home of Champagne, croissants and cafés, France is the birthplace of cuisine as we know it. But French food goes beyond ratatouille and reputation. It has a beating heart that you'll discover in the crowds of Marseille markets, Bordeaux wine cellars and within this book. Whether you crave the creamiest goat's milk cheese or want to create your own crêpes, this guide shares the secret ingredients behind France's culinary culture.

• an exploration of the regions and their specialties
• an extensive guide to wines and wine regions
• shopping the street markets of Paris
• tasting truffles, terrines and foie gras
• the definitive culinary dictionary, a quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food & drink occasion
• tantalizing photography and recipes

27.

Buying A Home In France.  Seven Hills Books.  200 pages.  Size 6”x8”.

    For anyone thinking of buying a home in France, here is essential information to help with the purchase of the home.  A foreign buyer can often get caught in a see of red tape, but the author takes the worry out of dealing with the bureaucracy with clear-cut instructions on how to seek, buy and develop property.  The book deals with mortgages, taxes, and where to get financing and insurance. 

    Vital information is also included on how to select a real estate agent, and how to deal with utility companies.  Whether a buyer is seeking a mansion, villa, farmhouse, town house or apartment, a vacation or permanent home, this guide will help to make dreams come true.  

SEVN

$17.95

28.

Buying and Restoring Old Property in France.  Seven Hills Books.  Size 5 ½”x8 ½”.  192 pages.  Includes 23 black and white photos and numerous line drawings  

SEVN

$17.95