Berlitz: France Pocket Guide

Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide France is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this beautiful country has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights on a tour of both mainland France and Corsica, from the dazzling heights of the Eiffel Tower to the sun-drenched lavender fields of Provence and Riviera glitz, via the sophisticated castles of the Loire Valley and the natural splendour of the Mont-St-Michel. Handy maps on the cover help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in France, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the country. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping and sports to hip jazz clubs and festivals. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the country and an Eating Out chapter covering its world-famous cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need.