"Often plagiarized by other guide writers, Blue Guides have always been a gold standard for accuracy and depth."Daily Telegraph Southwest France is an increasingly popular destination for people who want to steep themselves in the tranquility afforded by the country's landscape. Delia Gray-Durant carefully takes us through this unforgettable area, offering detailed information on everything from art and architecture to where to stay and the best festivals to attend. Color photographs, maps, floor plans, diagrams.

The ultimate guide to surrounding yourself with French country style, wherever you are. From deep in the countryside of southwest France comes a comprehensive guide to surrounding yourself with French country style wherever you are. Capturing the beauty and tranquility of the region, interior designer and journalist Sara Silm distills the unique colors, textures, and flavors of this distinctive corner of the world. Inherent in Sara’s detailed knowledge of French country style are philosophical lines drawn between color, temporality, style, sensation, and season, such that every design choice is a contemplation of time and place. Nowhere is this more clearly felt than in her unique color palettes, inspired by the patina of weather-beaten shutters, of local brick and fading roof tiles, violet-hued ice cream, and rolling hills bursting to life in spring. Coupling detailed, practical design knowledge with evocative notes on rural French life and choice recipes, How to French Country offers a path to gentler living and refocusing on all that we hold dear.

Complemented by travel advice, maps, accommodation listings, and site descriptions, a collection of essays and articles on the region of southwestern France, by noted authors, travel writers, and journalists, is organized thematically under such headings as Current Events, Food and Drink, and Museums and Monuments. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Insight Guide Southwest France is a comprehensive travel guide to this beautiful corner of France, with evocative photography bringing to life its people and landscape. Our inspirational Best of Southwest France section highlights the region's unmissable sights and experiences, while essays by local writers immerse you in the history, culture and way of life of this largely rural region, taking in its lush countryside, dramatic gorges, medieval villages, prehistoric cave art, and food and wine, with a range of special features homing in on topics such as truffles, the Basques and bullrunning. Fourteen Places chapters then take you on an inspirational trip from Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast, through the Basque Country and the Pyrenees, and on to French Catalonia on the shores of the Mediterranean. Plentiful full-colour maps show you the way around, with major sights and areas of interest plotted and cross-referenced to the text. Finally, the Travel Tips cover all your practical needs, with a wealth of information to help you plan your trip and our selection of the best hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars.

DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Southwest France, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. This thorough guide covers Périgord, Quercy and Gascony, Lascaux II, Rocamadour, Albi, Poitou and Aquitaine, Futuroscope, La Rochelle, Angoulême, Bordeaux, the Pyrenees, Bayonne, Pic du Midi de Bigorre, and Grotte de Niaux. The guide also includes dedicated "Kids Corners" that feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform, surprise, and entertain young travelers as they explore everything Southwest France has to offer. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, language tips, budget guidance, age range suitability, and activities for every area, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Southwest France is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. Now available in ePub format.

DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Southwest France, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. This thorough guide covers Périgord, Quercy and Gascony, Lascaux II, Rocamadour, Albi, Poitou and Aquitaine, Futuroscope, La Rochelle, Angoulême, Bordeaux, the Pyrenees, Bayonne, Pic du Midi de Bigorre, and Grotte de Niaux.The guide also includes dedicated "Kids Corners" that feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform, surprise, and entertain young travelers as they explore everything Southwest France has to offer. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, language tips, budget guidance, age range suitability, and activities for every area, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Southwest France is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. Now available in ePub format.

A warm coastline, outdoor markets, hillside villages, gourmet dining and vineyards dot this region, which extends from Languedoc- Roussillon and Aquitaine in France through the Pyrenees into Spanish Catalonia, Aragon and Navarre. There are medieval villages, Roman ruins and stately cathedrals. A uniquely valuable resource; virtually no other guides are available.