Discover France in 100 Destinations - Couverture souple

Ferrand, Franck

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 2080471538 ISBN 13 : 9782080471536

Editeur : Flammarion-Pere Castor, 2025

Synopsis

Twelve thematic chapters dedicated to the places that define the soul of France offer readers 100 "best of" destinations to the most beautiful, iconic, and evocative cities, sites, and landscapes.

Beautifully illustrated with color photographs and regional maps, this book showcases the best of France's myriad delights, guiding us through UNESCO World Heritage sites, splendid castles, beautiful towns, great museums, and natural wonders. The compact, fully-illustrated guide reveals France's medieval treasures, gardens, vineyards, and the homes of its celebrated historical creatives. From the Lascaux prehistoric cave drawings to Avignon's Papal Palace; the formal gardens of Château de Cormatin in Burgundy to the fairytale Château d'Haroué in Lorraine; and Leonardo de Vinci's house in the Loire Valley to the home of General de Gaulle, readers will discover the rich tapestry of French history and culture. This tour of France celebrates stunning landscapes: from the lighthouse of Cordouan to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senan--both masterpieces of Renaissance architecture; Monet's gardens at Giverny that inspired his Water Lilies to the Maulévrier Japanese Oriental Garden; the coastal city of Port-Cros in Provence to the Ile-aux-Moines in Brittany. This selection of the nation's most fascinating locations goes beyond the well-beaten tourist circuit to introduce you to the very heart of France.

Curated by French historian Franck Ferrand and complete with overview maps to plot your own itineraries, this guide explores all facets of the multifarious country.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Franck Ferrand is a journalist, broadcaster, and French historian. He published Jacques Garcia: Decorating in the French Style, Bordeaux Châteaux: A History of the Grands Crus Classés 1855-2005, Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés 1855, and Highland Living.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Flammarion-Pere Castor
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 2080471538
• ISBN 13: 9782080471536
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: FLAMMARION; https://editions.flammarion.com/; ; 11 Rue du Coudenas; Bourgs sur Colagne; France m?tropolitaine; 48100; France