{"product_id":"discover-france-in-100-destinations-paperback","title":"Discover France in 100 Destinations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFranck Ferrand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwelve 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully 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 most celebrated 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.\u003cbr\u003eCurated by French historian Franck Ferrand and complete with overview maps to plot your own itineraries, this guide explores all facets of the multifarious country.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFranck Ferrand \u003c\/b\u003eis a journalist, broadcaster, and French historian. He published \u003ci\u003eJacques Garcia: Decorating in the French Style\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBordeaux Châteaux: A History of the Grands Crus Classés 1855-2005\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBordeaux Grands Crus Classés 1855\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHighland Living\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768024826144,"sku":"9782080204462","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d86969298c99c6c257efc6de203840fc.webp?v=1780322933","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/discover-france-in-100-destinations-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}