Developed to meet the needs of today's car tourers, the suggested routes and detours in this guide have been devised to enable travellers to explore off the beaten track. Detailed area maps are supported by driving directions and route plans. The driving routes take in historic towns and picturesque areas; Roman, medieval and Renaissance buildings are among the highlights of this region. City and town guides feature Angers, Chartres, Le Mans and Orleans. It also offers a guide to the Sarthe and South Touraine as well as Chinon, Samur and the Upper Reaches.
Thomas Cook's Signpost Guides are designed to provide you with a comprehensive but flexible reference source to guide you as you tour a country or region by car. This guide features the chateaux, cathedrals, towns, villages and landscapes of the enchanting "Valley of the Kings", northwest central France. You will find ideas for exploring on your own, detailed guides to sightseeing, activities, accommodations, dining and shopping. Attractions and areas are all rated to guide your personal choice. There are road maps and city plans that pinpoint driving routes and other tours as well as walking routes around towns and cities. (6 x 8 1/4, 288 pages, maps, color photos, icons)