Brittany and Normandy: The Rough Guide (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

by Greg Ward (Author), Greg Ward (Author), Rough Guides (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.44

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.44

  Brittany and Normandy is one of France's most visited regions with its outstanding scenery, picturesque villages, remarkable history and fine French produce. The Rough Guide gets under the skin of the area with informed coverage of all the sights from the magnificent abbey of Mont-St-Michel to the evocative medieval city of Rouen. There are practical tips on a host of activities including trips to Brittany's stunning off-shore islands and cycling the backroads. In each chapter there are critical reviews of the best hotels, cafes and restaurants, in every price bracket. Finally a detailed contexts chapter covers the history of the region, further reading and an essay on Breton music.