Lille
2nd Edition
Published on 28. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
274 pages
978-1-84162-133-3 (ISBN)
Description
Laurence Phillips provides an award-winning ideal insiders' guide to Lille. Packed full of all the practical information needed for a short city break or even day-trip, travellers will be entertained by both Phillips's wit and the charm of the many places featured in this compact guide. Its features include a background to Lille's history and culture, a walking tour of the city, local cuisine and festivals.
Reviews / Votes
Winner of the British Guild of Writers 'Best Guidebook award' Lille: The Bradt Mini Guide, by Laurence Phillips Announcing the judges choice, TV travel presenter, Judith Chalmers OBE, told the audience at the Savoy ... "We enjoyed the guide and Laurence Phillips' quirky personal writing style. We felt this book stood out against the others for its unique writing style and you do feel that Laurence really does have a true love of France and all things French that is reflected in the content of the book. When you read it you really feel you want to visit the destination." "Best guidebook." The Sunday Times "Entertaining and comprehensive look at Lille... This pocket-sized guide would be perfect... for daytrippers and those wishing to travel light." The Observer "Small but comprehensive, this is all you'll need." Food & Travel "..excellent and handy guide." Living FranceMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations, col. maps
Dimensions
Height: 108 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84162-133-3 (9781841621333)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
11/2009
3rd Edition
Bradt Travel Guides
€32.39
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Person
Laurence Phillips is an award-winning travel writer specialising in European cities and travel guides for food lovers. He also contributes regularly to major newspapers, magazines and BBC radio programmes, and is a well-known playwright and lyricist - including work for the RSC.