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France 2012

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France 2012

by Alison Culliford, Joe Ray, Tristan Rutherford,

Margie Rynn, Caroline Sieg, and Amelia Smith

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CONTENTS

List of Maps ix

1 THE BEST OF FRANCE 1

The Best Travel Experiences 2

The Best Romantic Escapes 4

The Best Driving Tours 5

The Best Châteaux & Palaces 7

The Best Museums 9

The Best Cathedrals 10

The Best Vineyards & Wineries 11

The Best Luxury Hotels 12

The Best Affordable Hotels 14

The Best Historic Places to Stay 15

The Best Upscale Restaurants 16

The Best Affordable

Restuarants 18

2 FRANCE IN DEPTH 19

France Today 20

The Making of France 24

Art & Architecture 35

France in Popular Culture 41

Eating & Drinking in France 48

When to Go 54

FRANCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 54

Tours 58

3 SUGGESTED ITINERARIES 61

THE REGIONS IN BRIEF 62

France in 1 Week 67

France in 2 Weeks 70

France for Families 73

A Wine Lover’s Tour of

Burgundy 76

4 PARIS 80

Orientation 81

NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRIEF 84

Exploring Paris 91

Where to Eat 136

The Top Cafes 162

Shopping in Paris 165

Entertainment & Nightlife 184

Where to Stay 193

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