One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in France

A celebration of the most enchanting hamlets in France, now availablein a popular format. Gorgeously illustrated as well as informative, "101 Beautiful Small Towns inFrance" is a tour through the pleasures of the French countryside, a placewhere the pace slows, locals engage strangers in conversation, and every townpresents a unique set of curiosities waiting to be discovered. Whether you arean armchair traveler or a Francophile planning another trip, this volume isthe guide to the hidden treasures of France that proves once and for all thatthe heart of this popular travel destination lies in the countryside far from thegrandeur and pomp of Paris. Wander the serpentine alleyways of the rockboundcoastal fishing villages in Brittany and Normandy; explore medievalmasterpieces in Alsace and order flammekueche, this region s thin-crustedpizza; spend a day in the Ile de France, the green surround of Paris, and visitthe magnificent Chateau de Versailles, or the palace at Fontainebleau, atreasure trove of mannerist delights. "101 Beautiful Small Towns in France" isa map to the heart and soul of the French countryside, complete with a fullappendix of restaurants, hotels, and shops to aid even the most seasoned travelersand francophiles."