Discover France in 100 Destinations
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Discover France in 100 Destinations
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In twelve thematic chapters dedicated to the places that define the heart of France, this book offers readers 100 "best of" destinations to the most beautiful, iconic, and evocative cities, sites, and landscapes.
In twelve thematic chapters dedicated to the places that define the heart of France, this book offers readers 100 "best of" destinations to the most beautiful, iconic, and evocative cities, sites, and landscapes.
Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs, Discover France in 100 Destinations showcases the very best of France's myriad delights through its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, splendid castles, beautiful towns, great museums, and natural wonders. The compact, fully-illustrated book reveals France's medieval treasures, its classical marvels, and the homes of its most celebrated creatives.
From the prehistoric drawings in the Lascaux caves to Avignon's Papal Palace that was the seat of Western Christianity in the fourteenth century; from the Chรขteau de Cormatin in Burgundy to the Chรขteau d'Harouรฉ in Lorraine; from Leonardo de Vinci's house in the Loire Valley to the home of General de Gaulle; from the lighthouse of Cordouan to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senanโboth masterpieces of Renaissance architecture; from Monet's gardens at Giverny that inspired his famous Water Lilies to the Maulรฉvrier Japanese Oriental Garden; or from the coastal cities of Port-Cros in Provence and Ile-aux-Moines in Brittany to the great vineyards of France, this book introduces you to the very heart of France!
Curated by French historian Franck Ferrand, who is deeply passionate about the culture and beauty of France, this book offers a broad and in-depth introduction to the nation's most fascinating locations, exploring all corners of the country.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9782080204462
Publisher: Editions Flammarion
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 April 2021
Country: France
Imprint: Flammarion
Illustration: 112 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 168
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About the Author
Franck Ferrand is journalist, broadcaster, and historian, specializing in French history. He published Jacques Garcia: Decorating in the French Style (Flammarion, 1999/2005), Bordeaux Chรขteaux: A History of the Grands Crus Classรฉs 1855-2005 (2005/2013), Bordeaux Grands Crus Classรฉs 1855 (Flammarion, 2018), and Highland Living (Flammarion 2010/2015).
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