On the border between France and Spain, fought over for centuries, littered with castles, monasteries and tiny hilltop villages, divided by rivers and gorges, is the département of the Pyrénées-Orientales. Dominated by Canigou, the magical, mystical mountain, it is a sun-drenched land of vineyards and olive groves. Blessed with spectacular scenery, it is rich in art and history and, for walkers, cyclists, skiers, sailors, divers, swimmers, windsurfers and mountaineers, a paradise.
Jane Mann and Kate Hareng work together to produce P.-O. Life, the quarterly Anglophone magazine of the Pyrénées-Orientales. Both are passionate about the multi-faceted region in which they have chosen to live and know it intimately. In their book they invite you to explore and enjoy this southernmost corner of France, from high Pyrenean peaks to sparkling Mediterranean sea.
Jane has researched, photographed and collected a book-full of diverse and exciting places of interest for people of all ages and tastes to visit. Her descriptions are interspersed with Kate's useful vocabulary, French exercises, `Did-you-knows', tongue twisters and jokes.
Lavishly illustrated, the lively blend of information and essential facts make their helpful and instructive guide a must-have for visitors and residents alike.
This illustrated wine travel guide to the Grands Crus Classés of Médoc and Sauternes takes you into the heart of the renowned Bordeaux winegrowing region. Discover the world's finest wines and their heritage from an original perspective : behold the fanciful architecture of magnificent châteaux while strolling through estates steeped in history, explore legendary wine cellars and traditional chartreuses, experience instructive tastings and workshops, indulge in regional cuisine, and visit educational museums. Including historical background on both the region and the famous 1855 Classification, as well as useful information for fine wine aficionados, this guide reveals the many splendors of Bordeaux's vineyards and provides everything the traveler needs to (re)discover the birthplace of wine.
Embora muitos parisienses acreditem que o resto do seu país é paisagem, nós, que também quase só conhecíamos Paris, discordamos e decidimos que estava na hora de iniciar um "tour" pelo resto da França, que nos permitisse explorar o que acreditamos ser um dos países mais belos do mundo.
Estes são os nossos cadernos de viagem, com descrições, enquadramentos e dicas sobre a Normandia, a Bretanha e o vale do Loire.
