Category Archives: Travel Guides
GR 11: La Senda
GR11 long-distance footpaths along the Spanish side of the Pyrenees in a French language guide from Rando Editions, with extracts from the publisher’s topographic series at 1:50,000 highlighting the route and mountain refuges.The guide divides the route into 40 sections and covers it from the Mediterranean, starting at Cap de Creus on the Costa Brava,
Chaine des Puys – PNR des Volcans d`Auvergne IGN WATERPROOF 2531ETR
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection.A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information.A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be divided by
Le Chemin du Vรฉzelay: de la Bourgogne aux Pyrรฉnรฉees
Le Chemin du Vรฉzelay: de la Bourgogne aux Pyrรฉnรฉees covers the one of most popular routes of the Way of St. James in France, from the cathedral in Vรฉzelay, across the La Charitรฉ-sur-Loire, Bourges, La Souterraine, Limoges, Pรฉrigueux, Ste-Foy-la-Grande, Bazas, Mont-de-Marsan and Orthez to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.This title is part of a series of guides to the
D`Aloxe-Corton de Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses Wine Map
This cartographic document, measuring 30 x 40 centimeters, presents in an extremely detailed way (5.3 centimeters for 1 kilometer) the prestigious Burgundy vineyards of Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses located in the Cรดte de Beaune. The Grands Crus of Corton and Corton-Charlemagne, all the Premiers Crus, as well as the climates (localities) of the three “communal”
Ossau – Vallee d`Aspe – Parc National des Pyrenees IGN WATERPROOF 1547OTR
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection.A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information.A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be divided by
Chemins de St.Jacques: Cluny/Lyon – Le Puy ร pied
Chemins de St.Jacques: Cluny/Lyon-Le Puy ร pied from Chamina presents the route overprinted on IGN’s 1:50,000 topographic survey with details of accommodation, local services and other tourist information.Each stage is shown on extracts from IGN`s 1:50,000 topographic survey cross-referenced to the descriptions of the route. Symbols indicate various facilities and services: different types of accommodation,
My Sweet Paris
In the French capital there are maestros who know how to transform the most basic ingredients into transcendent delicacies. There are young artisans, trained in Paris or abroad, creating daring fusions of exotic flavors, in interesting, innovative spaces. But, where are the best of the best to be found? The immense choice of addresses makes
Le Luberon ร Velo (248km)
Cycling guide to the 248km long circular route around the Parc Naturel Rรฉgional du Luberon, with six additional circuits off the main route between 39km and 72km. The guide, all *in French*, presents the main route in seven stages on simple, hand-drawn style maps, with route profiles and descriptions of places of interest illustrated with
The Little Book of Paris
Why was the Place de la Nation formerly called la Place du Trone? Has the Pantheon always been the resting place of great men? Who exactly decided where the Hotel de Ville should stand? What saved the Eiffel Tower from destruction? Whose idea was it to turn the Tuileries into the capital`s first public garden?
Parisian Bistros
In `Parisian Bistros`, the reader will find around 150 accounts of the very best Parisian bistros: where people meet friends for a nice lunch or a lovely dinner, and human warmth and authentic pleasure are always on the menu. From historic to hyped, from posh venues to blue-collar working class dives, Thierry Richard will guide
The Little Book of Birds
This compact, delightfully illustrated selection of birds from North and South America, Eurasia, Africa, and Australia has a page of descriptive information on each bird combining the factual with the fascinating. Answers to questions like: When does the peacock spread its feathers? Why does the flamingo stand on one leg? Where do Ostriches come from?
Paris and its Lights
Photographer Philippe Saharoff reaches beyond the usual cliches that surround the city of Paris, focusing on its river, the Seine. Through atmospheric variations and the changing of the seasons, Sharoff captures the magical moments of twilight and daybreak. His compositions evolve according to the placement of the sun and the moon, offering an evocative and
Normandy War Cemeteries
Normandy, North, South, East and West, has numerous war cemeteries, mostly from World War Two but also from World War One. The coastline of western Normandy, through the history of one pivotal day – D-Day June 6th 1944, has made it one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe. Along the coast are found
Presqu`Ile de Quiberon – Auray – Carnac IGN 0821OT
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection. A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information. A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be
Ossau – Vallee d`Aspe – Parc National des Pyrenees IGN 1547OT
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection.A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information.A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be divided by
Chaine des Puys – PNR des Volcans d`Auvergne IGN 2531ET
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection.A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information.A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be divided by
Val-Suzon – Saint-Etienne-l`Abbaye – Dijon West IGN 3022ET
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection.A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information.A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be divided by
Saint-Martin-de-Crau – les Baux-de-Provence – les Alpilles IGN 3043OT
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection.A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information.A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be divided by
Salon-de-Provence – Miramas IGN 3143OT
Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection.A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information.A new format twice as large: the format of the new Serie Bleue is equivalent to that of the Top 25 and the number of references will thus be divided by
