Brittany (Cadogan Guides) - Softcover

Barbour, Philippe

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9781860111426: Brittany (Cadogan Guides)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860111424 ISBN 13: 9781860111426

Publisher: Cadogan Guides, 2005

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Brittany's beaches are rated among the world's finest and hundreds of thousands of visitors flock each year to experience not only the spectacular Breton coastline, but also golf, cycling, and battlefield tours. Author Philippe Barbour explores his home region from the Bay of Mont-St-Michel to the Atlantic beyond the Loire estuary, taking in Gauguin's haunts at Pont-Aven; the fine cuisine of Chateaubriant; Carnac, with its neolithic monuments and chambers; and the cosmopolitan glamour of Nantes. The guide seeks out hidden beaches and quiet wooded banks beyond the tourist hotspots, and gives insider tips on where to sample the best crepes, seafood, cider, and Muscadet, as well as where to hear snippets of the old Breton language.

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Review:

'Bursting with practical information and in-depth knowledge, Cadogan Guides also make a cracking good read' -- The Times

'Cadogan are the pick of the bunch' -- Daily Telegraph

'Excellent' -- Financial Times

'Hurrah and wassail! Let there be singing in the streets and joy unconfined... for another Cadogan guide is out' -- Belfast Newsletter

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

From the Publisher:

Written by a half-Breton author who has spent many happy summers exploring the area, this guidebook brings you an exceptional, ‘local’s eye’ view of Brittany. It gives a real insight into the less obvious delights of the region, at the same time as offering strong advice on the practical aspects of the trip that could only come from an experienced visitor.

Packed with invaluable travel tips, inspiring colour photographs, maps and plans, and listings for every budget, the guide is designed for using on the spur of the moment as well as for planning ahead. And if you’re interested in the intriguing history and culture of this fiercely independent region, this book, like all Cadogan guides, offers uniquely fascinating and in-depth background information.

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