UNESCO lists The Historic Center of Avignon as a World Heritage Site. The award recognizes the 13th- and 14th-century papal palaces and cathedrals massed inside Avignon's remarkably intact 14th-century walls. But visitors have always loved Avignon. In fact this small city set above a lazy bend in the Rhône has attracted appreciation since the Stone Age. Maybe the first Neolithic settlers chose the heights of The Rocher des Doms to be safely above the Rhône's fertile flood plain; we're roma...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city att...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the rock of Gibraltar, an overseas territory of the United Kingdom on the southern coast of Spain at the entrance to the Mediterranean sea. Gibraltar has a northern border with Andalusia, Spain and adjoins the Costa del Sol, Spain.Gibraltar is a unique place for the curious traveller who can explore its unique caves and tunnels and see the impressive Rock and the famous Barbary Apes. Come to Gibraltar or combine it with a visit to the C...

Starting just east of la Ciotat, the great sweep of Mediterranean coast, all the way to the Italian border, is referred to as the Côte d'Azur or the Riviera. It is a large area with dozens of beaches and, despite the coast's reputation for toney glamor alternating with brash vulgarity, it's a great location for watersports, boating, parascending, climbing, hiking and gliding. The Western Côte d'Azur is a deeply indented coast, characterized by many small towns, miles of sandy beaches, and ...

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Explore one of France’s most rewarding long-distance treks, a route that threads forests, river gorges, hilltop pastures, and the wild plateau country of eastern France.From the wooded hills of the Northern Vosges to the high meadows of the Haut-Jura, the central section of the GR5 offers an unforgettable walking experience over roughly 687 km (427 miles) from Schirmeck to Lac Léman, suitable for moderately experienced hikers seeking both challenge and scenery....

It is not a coincidence if Normandy is one of the most inspiring regions for artists, cliffs lashed by the waves and the wind, changing sky where gothic cities stands still fascinates a large number of visitors.In addition to the beautiful scenery, the cultural and artistic treasure will prove to be just as compelling.In this book the author indicates the most important monuments, museums and cities from Rouen to Mont Saint Michel.

Provence today is a state of mind as much as a region of France, promising clear skies and bright sun, gentle breezes scented with lavender and wild herbs, scenery alternately bold and intricate, and delicious foods served alongside heady wines. Yet in the mid-twentieth century, a travel guide called the region a “mostly dry, scrubby, rocky, arid land.” How, then, did Provence become a land of desire—an alluring landscape for the American holiday?In A Taste for Provence, h...

Bradt's e-city guide to San Sebastian by expert author Murray Stewart covers not only alluring San Sebastian itself but also the surrounding province of which it is capital, Gipuzkoa. Hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, walks, maps and transport are all included, as well as the many sights of this charming city, from Monte Igueldo and Monte Urgull to the Aquarium with its maritime history of the Basques, the Old Town and the city's quartet of beaches.San Sebastian is renowned...

Left Bank Right Bank is a kaleidoscopic journal of twenty years in Paris, from 1988 to 2008. During that time the Berlin Wall fell, the European Union was created, mass consumerism arrived in France, and 9/11 ushered in a new age of growing fear and xenophobia.This is not deluxe, romantic Paris, but working, immigrant, Paris. The city is cracked open in unexpected ways as the narrator encounters not only Parisians – a chef, a fashion editor, a cutthroat businesswoman – but also a C...