France: The Loire (Cadogan Country Guides) - Softcover

Barbour, Philippe

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9781860110917: France: The Loire (Cadogan Country Guides)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860110916 ISBN 13: 9781860110917

Publisher: Cadogan Guides, 1997

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"Amazingly well up-dated and researched. -- The Times (London)"Cadogan's specialty is uncovering delightful secrets in some of the earth's most traveled spots". -- The Independent"Entertaining companions with sharp insights ... The series has received plaudits worldwide for intelligence, orginality and a slightly irreverent sense of fun. -- Daily Telegraph (London)"Cadogan Guides have a reputation as the outstanding series for the independent traveler who doesn't want to follow the crowd". -- Daily Telegraph (London)"... evocatively charming and chatty as they are informed". -- New York Daily News"Understated humorous writing". -- New York Daily

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'Information is universally accurate and comprehensive' -- Living France Magazine

‘Cadogan are the pick of the bunch’ -- Daily Telegraph

‘Excellent’ -- Financial Times

‘It’s difficult to praise the Cadogan books too highly...good writing, amusing comment and invaluable advice’ -- The Independent

‘Overall the top marks go to Cadogan’ -- BBC Radio 4

From the Back Cover:

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the stretch of the Loire covered by this guide has long been a world-famous tourist destination, with its majestic meanders, its white chateaux, its courtly towns and its underground caverns. The Loire's tributaries, in particular the gorgeous trio of the Cher, the Indre and the Vienne, are just as charming, hosting any of the region's most famous attractions. Cadogan's in-depth guide takes in the major castles, churches and cities, as well as less well-known corners, tracing the Loire Valley's rich, regal history. Along the way are recommendations for the finest hotels and restaurants, as well as the best vineyards and wineries.Inside you will find practical travel advice, over 230 hand-picked places to stay, over 130 restaurants, bars & cafes, 31 maps, color touring map section, stunning color photography, the best Loire wine cellars and vineyards. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 516 pages, color photos, maps)

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