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New Map France: Unforgettable Experiences for the Discerning Traveller

Today`s discerning traveller is looking not merely for luxury but for a unique experience. But in this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, how do you avoid the crowds and find the hidden gems? Not via sponsored search results or thousands of indistinguishable reviews, that`s for sure. What you need is on-the-ground, in-person, tried-and-trusted knowledge. In this new guide to France – the most visited country on the planet – Herbert Ypma surprises and delights with his unequalled eye for detail and his unerring ability to judge what makes the difference between a good experience and a truly memorable one. The numerous experiences and tips that he maps out across the length and breadth of France fall into four key categories. `Staying in Character` presents thirty-five places to stay, from the grand to the eccentric, all embodying the soul and character of their setting – whether it`s bedding down in a surf shack at Soulac-surMer or soaking up centuries of history at the luxurious Chateau de Canisy. `Eclectic Experiences` offers thirty stand-out experiences, from climbing the Dune de Pyla to salsa-dancing in a calanque (a fjord-like inlet); `Legend for Lunch` points you in the direction of twenty of the most authentic places to eat, while `Convincing Context` presents ten experiences enhanced by nuggets of history. Together they amount to a new map of authentic French experiences, making this the must-have 21st-century guide for the world`s most exacting traveller.