Normandy Coast Footprint Focus Guide
(includes Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel)
Published on 22. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-908206-97-8 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you want to explore the historical towns of Normandy, contemplate the evocative relics of war at the Landing Beaches, or sip the finest Calvados in picturesque rusticity, FootprintFocus proves an invaluable guide. This compact yet concise book will steer you towards the most interesting sights that Normandy's coast has to offer, as well as ensuring you enjoy undiscovered corners too. Comprehensive listings of the best food, drink and accommodation will help you make the most of your trip.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the Normandy Coast, Caen, the Landing Beaches and Mont St Michel
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling Normandy cider to climbing the magnificent Mont St Michel.
* Detailed maps for the Normandy Coast and other key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Normandy Coast (includes Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of France's most historically fascinating regions.
The content of the FootprintFocus Normandy Coast (includes Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) guide has been extracted from Footprint's Normandy Full-Color Guide.
* Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the Normandy Coast, Caen, the Landing Beaches and Mont St Michel
* Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.
* Includes information on tour operators and activities, from sampling Normandy cider to climbing the magnificent Mont St Michel.
* Detailed maps for the Normandy Coast and other key destinations.
* Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Normandy Coast (includes Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of France's most historically fascinating regions.
The content of the FootprintFocus Normandy Coast (includes Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) guide has been extracted from Footprint's Normandy Full-Color Guide.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bradt Travel Guides
Dimensions
Height: 176 mm
Width: 110 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-908206-97-8 (9781908206978)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Andrew Sanger is a well-established travel writer who has lived and worked in a number of countries, including several years in France. He has contributed to a wide range of British national newspapers and magazines, winning awards for his travel journalism. Andrew is the author of about 30 guidebooks to a wide range of destinations, including Ireland, Israel, the Canaries and especially France and its regions. He now lives in northwest London. A devoted Francophile, Andrew has a special love for Normandy, which he visits frequently.
Content
1) Introduction
2) Planning your trip
3) Caen and the Landing Beaches (Caen, Cote Fleurie, Le Pays d'Auge, Bayeux, Les Plages du Debarquement [Landing Beaches])
4) Cotentin and Mont-St-Michel (Cherbourg-Octeville, Northern Cotentin, Souther Cotentin, Le Mont-St-Michel)
5) Dieppe to Le Havre (Dieppe, Cote d'Albatre, Le Havre)
6) Footnotes
2) Planning your trip
3) Caen and the Landing Beaches (Caen, Cote Fleurie, Le Pays d'Auge, Bayeux, Les Plages du Debarquement [Landing Beaches])
4) Cotentin and Mont-St-Michel (Cherbourg-Octeville, Northern Cotentin, Souther Cotentin, Le Mont-St-Michel)
5) Dieppe to Le Havre (Dieppe, Cote d'Albatre, Le Havre)
6) Footnotes