France 14

A Tramp Abroad is a work of travel literature, including a mixture of autobiography and fictional events, by American author Mark Twain, published in 1880. The book details a journey by the author, ……続きを見る

Welch' schöner Garten!, soll Ludwig XIV. ausgerufen haben, als er von der knapp vierhundert Meter hohen Zaberner Steige erstmals auf die fruchtbare elsässische Rheinebene blickte. Rund neunzig Jahre……続きを見る

FROM THE AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION: The present volume grew out of the development of a writing course I designed for travelers and aspirant travel writers built around what I refer to as “travel journa……続きを見る

"It's a book less on what I did than on what others, mainly my parents, did to me" Taking in a vast gallery of extraordinary characters from Paris' post-war years, Pedigree is an autobiographical po……続きを見る

Commandant Michel de Palma, known by his colleagues as 'the Baron', has chosen early retirement and plans to travel the world. But he is dragged back into the force when a case that has haunted him ……続きを見る

Travel guides are perfect for ebook readers because they're light and portable. Charming Small Hotel Guides are the only accommodation guides that combine these five essential qualities: places with……続きを見る

Celebrated by writers from Petrarch to Peter Mayle, Provence's rugged mountains, wild maquis and lavender-filled meadows are world-famous. Historic cities like Arles, Avignon and Aix contain Roman a……続きを見る

In The Golden Moments of Paris, John Baxter uncovers fascinating true stories about the characters that gave Paris its "character" in the years between World War I and World War II. Explore one of t……続きを見る

Travel narrative first published in 1875, with engravings by Gustave Dore. The book begins: "The river is so fine, that before going to Bayonne I have come down as far as Royan. Ships heavy with whi……続きを見る

In 2014 I set out to tell the BACK-STORY of the Tour de France cycling race, in pictures. My journey started in the Jura Mountains of eastern France bordering Switzerland and Germany, at the beginni……続きを見る

C’est un port, l’un des plus beaux du bord des eaux. Il est illustre sur tous les parallèles. À tout instant du jour et de la nuit, des bateaux labourent pour lui au plus loin des mers. Il est l’un ……続きを見る

Extrait : C’est un port, l’un des plus beaux du bord des eaux. Il est illustre sur tous les parallèles. À tout instant du jour et de la nuit, des bateaux labourent pour lui au plus loin des mers. Il……続きを見る

With the city of Paris being a reliable mainstay atop the list of the most visited places in the world, being able to hold a decent conversation in French is a skill that is valued among the world’s……続きを見る

Paris has long been known as the world’s gourmet dining epicenter, but not until now has the French capital been able to claim the coveted “veg-friendly” bragging right. This comprehensive guide exp……続きを見る

Get swept up in the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera as author and filmmaker John Baxter takes readers on a whirlwind tour through the star-studded cultural history of the Côte d'Azur that's ……続きを見る

Auvergne in central France evokes the era of “La Belle Epoque” with its Route des Châteaux d'Auvergne, spa towns Romanesque churches and national parks. The scenic region has the largest densi……続きを見る

Located in the Flemish region of Belgium, Ghent is the capital of the region as well as being the largest city. Tourists who stop in Ghent will be pleasantly surprised by this beautiful city with it……続きを見る

C’est un port, l’un des plus beaux du bord des eaux. Il est illustre sur tous les parallèles. À tout instant du jour et de la nuit, des bateaux labourent pour lui au plus loin des mers. Il est l’un ……続きを見る

Limousin is located in south-central France and is France's Lake District with its natural splendor and beauty. The region offers medieval castles, Gothic and Romanesque churches and many other reli……続きを見る

Lourdes is a small French town and pilgrimage site located in the foothills of the Pyrenees in south central France. Until the mid 19th century, Lourdes was limited to a population of just a few tho……続きを見る

Switzerland‘s largest city, Zurich is often named as the city with the best standard of living in the world. Located on the northern banks of Lake Zurich, this scenic city attracts millions of touri……続きを見る

Zaragoza is one of the most picturesque cities in north-eastern Spain yet this historic city has often been overshadowed by Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. The city is situated on the banks of the ……続きを見る

The most recognisable view of Nice in the South of France is its sweeping Promenade des Anglais lined with palm trees and set against the idyllic backdrop of the azure blue Mediterranean Sea. As the……続きを見る

In Jamie Ivey's sequel to Extremely Pale Ros**é, he finds out whether it is possible to run a successful rosé bar in France. French friends think it's a crazy idea: bar customers are largely men and……続きを見る

A chance conversation with a Provençal vigneron leads to the most unlikely of quests - a hunt to find France's palest rosé. Extremely Pale Rosé is a richly entertaining and informative account of th……続きを見る

Rosé en Marché, the third title in the 'rosé' series by Jamie Ivey, involves Tanya and Jamie selling rosé in French markets. They rent a flat in Saint Remy de Provence and work in the town's market ……続きを見る

If you are looking for a long-term European travel adventure there is no need to spend years saving first. Whether you want to escape your full-time work, find the spare time to start your own work-……続きを見る

Winner of the Wellcome Book Prize 2017. Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2016. Now a major French film, REPARER LES VIVANTS/HEAL THE LIVING, directed by Katell Quillevere and starri……続きを見る

With a name synonymous with the finest diamonds money can buy, it is no wonder that many visitors flock to Antwerp, Belgium each year. While the streets may not be paved with these precious jewels, ……続きを見る

Alsace is one of the tiniest and most densely populated provinces in France.  Located in the upper east corner of the country, Alsace shares its borders with both Germany and Switzerland.  ……続きを見る