Frommer's France's Best-Loved Driving Tours: 25 Unforgettable Itineraries

By British Auto Association

Book Overview

France's compact size and diverse locales make it the perfect destination to explore by car. The authors of Frommer's France's Best-Loved Driving Tours have assembled the top twenty-five driving itineraries in France, each designed to exhibit a different aspect of the country. A tour around Normandy explores the legacy of D-Day with visits to D-Day landing sites, such as Pegasus Bridge and the Normandy Beaches, before moving onto resort of Cl?cy, an area full of mountains and lakes. Another Northern tour showcases British-influenced Brittany, with visits to the ruins of a Welsh abbey and the forest of Huelgoat, where ancient Celtic stones still stand. In the Dordogne area of Southwest France, prehistoric sites are revealed. A drive through the area takes you prehistoric limestone cave-dwellings, and Lascaux II, site of one the most famous Cro-Magnon cave paintings in the world. Farther on, you'll come upon a subterranean river that you can explore by boat and pathway. Further down South, the authors have put together a fascinating drive through the Cote d'Azur. Feeling rich? You can gamble to your heart's content in Monaco. Then for a change of pace, take a stroll through the Parc National de Mercantour, which is home to birds, butterflies and clusters of vivid alpine wildflowers. Majestic mountains, beautiful towns and Alpine ski resorts are just some of the features of a drive through the French Alps. Visit the mountain-rimmed Lake D'Annecy, ski the thrilling slopes of Val d'Isere and taste fresh Reblochon- a traditional goat cheese- on one of the farms outside La Clusaz. Nearby, you can drive through the Champagne Country, and in another tour, explore the spectacular palace and its grounds at Fontainebleu. You'll enjoy all the top sights and then have the flexibility to enjoy the hidden pleasures of each destination. Our suggested routes include scenic detours and stops for spectacular views, easy walks, shopping, dining, and fun breaks for travelers with children. With dozens of driving tour options, detailed and color-coded maps, and exact, directions, distances and driving times, Frommer's France's Best-Loved Driving Tours is the only guide you'll need to see the best of France by car.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028638387
• ISBN13: 9780028638386
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent guide to seeing France from behind the wheel.

Excellent guide to seeing France with a Renault car or a moped. You will enjoy some great driving tours and routes through France. This review is about the 6th edition, 2005 Frommers has recently come out with more "Best-Loved Driving Tours" series ... guides that are not very inexpensive, but are very well researched and quite comprehensive. One will have plenty of driving tours and routes to chose from, whether you like arts and museums, scenic roads and breathtaking views, urban towns and shopping, or just want to experience a regione's culture and life. Unlike the other Frommer guides that are fatter and heavier, this little book gives you not too many specifics on lodging or eating. It is geared strictly for the person behind the wheel and her or his passengers. I have had a great experience using this guide and will recommend it to anyone who can afford it. Also, you might want to check to see if your library carries it and check it out for the duration of your visit abroad. When I backpacked 4 months through Europe I had a copy of the Lonely Planet for Europe (a thick and heavy book) because it covered more cities and esoteric towns, a ripped chapters of all the international youth hostals Europe of the countries I visited, and as primary guide for nominal cities and capitals I used Frommers (ripped the book and kept only chapters of countries planning to visit - so I can keep the weight down).

Great for those who want to plan their own but need help

Great book that has France broken down by areas that one can easily tour in short 3-5 day trips. Lists major sites to see along suggested routes. Gives clear directions and small, well detailed maps. Highlights walks, special sites, and recommendations for children. No wineries, hotels, or restaurants.