Wild France
A Traveller's Guide
2nd Edition
Published on 27. April 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-873329-33-7 (ISBN)
Description
The romance of France lies deep in the hearts of travellers from Britain. Normandy, Provence, the Loire and the Camargue - such names have an instant magic, and all are represented, along with over 50 other exploration zones, in Wild France, a comprehensive guide to the country's most out-of-the-way places. 'Friends smiled knowingly when I told them I was off to explore the wild side of North-East France,' recalls one contributor; 'they had visions of me whiling away the small hours in the night-spots of deepest Pigalle. When I explained that my task was to explore other forms of wildness, they looked blank. They doubted whether the area had anything in the way of natural wonders to discover.' But discover some he did. If it's wilderness you're after, this book will winkle it out. It covers every region of France, from the Alps to the Atlantic coast and from the Vosges to the Pyrenees, taking in the spectacular gorges of the Massif Central and the leafy forests of Burgundy, the Mediterranean coast and the island of Corsica. In the narrative text the contributors share their personal knowledge of each region, its topography, wildlife and scenic character.
In the accompanying fact-packs they suggest walks, rides and drives, activities and places to stay. Every exploration zone is graded for its remoteness and wilderness value. In this edition the entire text has been reset to include new hotels and itineraries, new train and bus information. Fax numbers, e-mail addresses and web-site details have also been included to bring this established guide-book fully up to date.
In the accompanying fact-packs they suggest walks, rides and drives, activities and places to stay. Every exploration zone is graded for its remoteness and wilderness value. In this edition the entire text has been reset to include new hotels and itineraries, new train and bus information. Fax numbers, e-mail addresses and web-site details have also been included to bring this established guide-book fully up to date.
Reviews / Votes
'For those seeking quiet corners and the most unspoiled places of France this book is a must - an essential companion.' - France Magazine. 'The handsomely illustrated book offers useful information for nature lovers, with a guide to plants and animals and where they can be found.' - The Independent. 'Well written and a vital addition to the traveller's library.' - TNT Magazine.More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
England
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
50 colour and 45 b&w illustrations, 8 colour and 18 b&w maps
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
419 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-873329-33-7 (9781873329337)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
06/1992
Sheldrake Press
€32.32
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Persons
Under the General Editorship of Douglas Botting, biographer of Gerald Durrell and author of many travel books, including Wild Britain, six contributors have pooled their love of the French countryside and their knowledge of particular departements to create a definitive guide. Mick Hamer, Robin Neillands, Andrew Sanger, Keith Spence, David Stubbs and Gillian Thomas, travel writers all, have worked alongside the ecologist David Stubbs, the consultant on the book.
Content
About the Series. Wild France: An Introduction - Map of France showing Chapter Areas. The Key to France's Wild Places - Wild Habitats, Protected Areas and Nature Conservation, Exploring Wild France, Rules of the Wild, To the Reader. Chapter 1: Brittany and Normandy - Foret de Brotonne & Marais Vernier, Parc Regional Normandie-Maine, Baie du Mont St-Michel, Cote d'Emeraude & Cote de Granit Rose, Monts d'Arree, Iles d'Ouessant, Presqu'ile de Crozon, Cote de Cornouaille & Cote Sauvage, Foret de Paimpont, La Briere. Chapter 2: The North-East - Cote d'Opale & Baie de la Somme, Plaine de la Scarpe et de l'Escaut, Foret de Compiegne & Foret de Laigue, Champagne, Parc Regional de Lorraine, Massif des Vosges, Vosges du Nord. Chapter 3: The Alps - Alpes de Provence, Massif du Mercantour, Massif du Queyras, Massif des Ecrins, Massif du Vercors, Massif de la Chartreuse, Massif de la Vanoise, Haut-Jura. Chapter 4: Central France - Les Volcans d'Auvergne, Livradois-Forez, Parc Regional du Pilat, Les Cevennes, Plateau de Millevaches, Dordogne, Armagnac, Haut-Languedoc. Chapter 5: The Loire and Burgundy - Sologne, Foret d'Orleans, Morvan, Foret de Troncais, Foret de Fontainebleau, Haute-Vallee de Chevreuse. Chapter 6: The Pyrenees - Pays Basque, Bearn, Bigorre, Comminges, Ariege, Andorra, Cerdagne & Capcir, Conflent & Vallespir. Chapter 7: The Atlantic Coast - Lac de Grand-Lieu, Marais d'Olonne, Marais Poitevin, Foret de Mervent-Vouvant, Foret de Chize, Etang de Cousseau, Landes de Gascogne, Courant d'Huchet, Etang Noir. Chapter 8: The Eastern Mediterranean and Corsica - Massif des Maures & Plaine des Maures, Presqu'ile de Giens & Iles d'Hyeres, Massif de l'Esterel & Lac de St-Cassien, Gorges du Verdon, Montagne du Cheiron, Massif de la Ste-Baume & Montagne Ste-Victoire, Corsica. Chapter 9: The Western Mediterranean - La Camargue, La Crau, Les Alpilles, Les Etangs du Littoral, Roussillon. Glossary. Useful Addresses. Index.