France - Understand France and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)
This chapter contains the France Today, History, The French, The French Table, The Arts, Architecture, Landscapes and Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s France guidebook.
All the info you need on everything from history, food, wine and architecture to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbi-an travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your con-versations with a handy language guide and glossary.
- a rundown on French kissing and French manners
- info on French food, from bread, charcuterie and patisserie to understanding terroir
- full coverage of literature, painting and music in France
- details on landscapes and wildlife
Coverage includes: France Today, History, The French, The French Ta-ble, The Arts, Architecture, Landscapes and Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language.
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