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Personsunbeam03
27/12/2016 at 7:47pm
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Does anyone know of a good tourist guidebook to france (either complete or a series by region) - ie places to visit, things to do etc I know there are lots of things online (but we prefer an actual book) as easier to take with us


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Personoxter
27/12/2016 at 8:13pm
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Lonely Planet or Rough guide are standard guide books to countries, but a visit to Waterstones will inspire you.

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PersonFiona W
27/12/2016 at 8:14pm
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I rely on the relevant Rough Guide wherever I go. It's honest. Entertaining. Says if something is or isn't worth the 4 hour drive down a dirt track. Some prefer Lonely Planet, but I find it just says what's there is, no more.
Get the most recent version - check a library copy first, in case it doesn't suit you. But RG has helped me in New Zealand, Czech Republic, Chile and yes, France.

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Personderekcbr
27/12/2016 at 8:50pm
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Take a look at www.francethisway.com. Lots of info on all the regions of France


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Personoxter
27/12/2016 at 8:53pm
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Quote: Originally posted by derekcbr on 27/12/2016
Take a look at www.francethisway.com. Lots of info on all the regions of France



Or perhaps Here

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Personalan29
27/12/2016 at 10:32pm
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Michelin Green Guides split France into regions, but they do concentrate on culture and architecture. WH Smiths usually have a couple in stock to have look at.


PersonVal A
27/12/2016 at 10:52pm
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We too like the green Michelin Guides - now available for most regions in France in English, but go to your local library and take out all the French guides you can get your hands on, read forums, research yourself through sites like 'Les Plus Beaux Villages'.

But there is so much of rural France which is beautiful, that wherever you are, and whatever guide book you have, you won't beat personal experience.              


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Personsunbeam03
28/12/2016 at 10:44pm
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Hi All,

Many thanks for all the recommendations - we've done some investigations and seem to like the Rough Guides the most. I know everyone have their favorites, but the Rough guide series seemed to fit with us.

Again many thanks, and happy Camping in 2017!.

Debs.


Personsuechick43
30/12/2016 at 4:04pm
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Hi Sunbeam,

We recently have started to use trip advisor as it gives up to date reviews of places to visit in the surrounding areas where you are staying.
It is also good for 'interesting places to visit' and brings up quite a few surprises once you have got there.

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PersonBenski
31/12/2016 at 7:23pm
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You can pick up really cheap secondhand books on Amazon. I always have a green Michelin guide for the area we are visiting and anything else I can get my hands on. There are lots of websites worth a visit and some have downloadable brochures. I also make and print out my own guide with information from here, Trip Advisor, etc.


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Personchrisandsandra
01/1/2017 at 1:49pm
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If you take a laptop, tablet or Kindle with you on holiday you can download a huge range of travel guides which are sometimes cheaper than the printed versions. The main benefit though is that the saving in weight and space (leaving room for more wine :-) ).


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PersonJoannaLesley
01/1/2017 at 2:03pm
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When you get there, visit the local tourist office where you will find lots of leaflets about the area and its attractions. This usually included a free tourist map too. You can then recycle them when you move on if you don't want to carry extra "stuff".

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Personlizex
01/1/2017 at 11:25pm
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We just drive to where we're going, pick up a few leaflets in the campsite shop or motorway services, chuck a few out and maybe go to one or two of them.

France is beautifully sorted for tourism. There are castles and stately homes all over. If there's a half decent river there will be canoeing. Every 5 miles or so there's some kind of low key kids' activity. If you're into something really specific, lawnmowers, fountain pens, whatever you might have to do some up front research but if you just want a nice time and to see some sights it's really hard to fail.



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