{"product_id":"discover-france-in-100-destinations-9782080204462","title":"Discover France in 100 Destinations","description":"\u003cb\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\/b\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 Ch teau de Cormatin in Burgundy to the fairytale Ch teau d'Harou  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 Maul vrier 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\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flammarion-Pere Castor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/23\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9782080204462\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168","brand":"Franck Ferrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38607552512181,"sku":"9782080204462","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d1794144-e8ff-483c-8968-2df1ede40eb0.jpg?v=1614089400","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/discover-france-in-100-destinations-9782080204462","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}