Fodor's 2008 France

Few travelers can resist visiting France---the epitome of picture-book Europe---where enticing attractions range from Loire Valley chateaus and beautiful Provencal villages to lace-curtained Burgundy bistros and Paris's Louvre. Over 2.5 million Americans visited France in 2005, up 6% from 2004, indicating Americans continue to be smitten with the country. For the first time, "Fodor's France 2008 "offers travelers a host of user-friendly features, including: - New, magazine-style illustrated features that provide the lowdown on many French attractions, including "Gilt Trip: A Tour of Versailles"; "Lyon: France's Culinary Cauldron "; and "Champagne Uncorked." - Listings for many towns and villages now include essential sections on bus and train schedules. - Chapter-opener pages feature annotated maps and "Planner Pages," with in-the-know tips from experts on how travelers can make the most of their time. - Two brand-new chapters put the spotlight on a pair of France's most irresistible destinations: the Dordogne region and the Bordeaux wine country. - 8-page color insert.Fisher, Robert I. C. is the author of 'Fodor's 2008 France ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781400018048 and ISBN 1400018048.