
- 408 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy
About this book
The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy is the ultimate handbook for discovering the region, from the glorious medieval abbey of Mont-St-Michel to Monet's waterlily pond at Giverny, and the ancient Bayeux Tapestry. Discover walks and cycle trails through ancient forests and along stunning coastline, and learn more about the defining feature of the Breton landscape - the awe-inspiring megaliths of Carnac. Foodies will enjoy a full-colour section on Feasting in northern France, while readers are directed to the finest restaurants and cafƩ terraces, not to mention lively festivals and markets. Whether you're looking for the best camping or the most stylish hotels, you can rely on accommodation suggestions for every budget and taste. You'll find practical advice on travelling around the region, from river cruises to the SNCF rail service, as well as the clearest maps of any guide. Explore all corners of this region with authoritative background on everything from Brittany and Normandy's varied landscapes and wildlife to its fascinating history and musical heritage.
Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- What to see 4
- When to go 10
- Author picks 11
- Things not to miss 12
- Itineraries 18
- BASICS 20
- Getting there 21
- Getting around 25
- Accommodation 28
- Food and drink 30
- The media 34
- Festivals and events 35
- Travel essentials 36
- THE GUIDE 42
- 1 Seine-Maritime 42
- 2 The Lower Normandy Coast 86
- 3 Inland Normandy 142
- 4 The North Coast and Rennes 176
- 5 FinistĆØre 232
- 6 Inland Brittany: The NantesāBrest Canal 286
- 7 The South Coast 318
- CONTEXTS 358
- History 359
- Books 374
- Breton music 376
- French 381
- Glossary 392
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 393