Cadogan Guides Rhone-Alpes - Softcover

Barbour, Philippe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860113575 ISBN 13: 9781860113574

Publisher: Cadogan Books, 2007

Synopsis

From the spectacular mountain scenery of the Alps to the tranquil beauty of the Rhone Valley, Cadogan’s guide brings the best out of your trip to this stunning part of France. Chapters on the history, art and architecture of the region provide a compelling framework to the breathtaking countryside. Travel into the Rhone Valley and explore the towns of Beaujolais, Lyon and Montelimar or discover the best places to ski and snowboard in the special winter sports section. Now fully redesigned, this new edition contains the most up-to-the-minute travel and practical information, discerning listings, stunning color photographs and useful maps.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Rhône-Alpes, France’s most spectacular region, rises dramatically between Burgundy and Provence, embracing stunning ranges from the Ardèche Gorges west of the Rhône to Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, in the east. The region, named for the Rhône, the dramatic river that runs through it, also boasts the most romantic lakes in France, gorgeous hill villages, stunning gorges and caves, over half a dozen national and regional parks as well as exhilarating sports and calming spa resorts. It offers an inexhaustible supply of castles, museums and vibrant, cultured cities, including Annecy, Grenoble and the capital, Lyon birthplace of cinema and a World Heritage Site.
Cadogan’s authoritative new guide takes you through the amazingly varied territories of the region from eternally snow-capped peaks to a pre-Provençal paradise along wine, olive, lavender and truffle routes and advises on the best places to relax and enjoy the food and wine for which this part of France is so rightly famous. For winter sports visitors, there is also a fully comprehensive chapter on the ski resorts in the region.

About the Author:

Philippe Barbour is half Breton and has many happy memories of summers spent in France. He studied French and German literature at University and has written several guides for Cadogan’s France series. When he’s not in his beloved France, home is London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cadogan Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1860113575
• ISBN 13: 9781860113574
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408