Description
Practical travel guide to Brittany and Normandy with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Brittany and Normandy, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Brittany and Normandy, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy covers: Seine-Maritime; The Lower Normandy Coast; Inland Normandy; The North Coast and Rennes; Finistère; Inland Brittany: The Nantes-Brest Canal; The South Coast.
Inside this travel guide you’ll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Brittany and Normandy, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Côte de Granit Rose to family activities in child-friendly places, like Ãtretat or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Le Mont-Saint-Michel.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Brittany and Normandy entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Carefully planned routes covering the best of Brittany and Normandy give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for exploring wild rugged coastlines, mighty medieval fortresses or sampling delicious variations of seafood and cheese.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides’ rundown of Rennes, Rouen, the Pays d’Auge and Finistère’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Brittany and Normandy, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Brittany and Normandy, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive ‘Contexts’ chapter features fascinating insights into Brittany and Normandy, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Mont St. Michel and the spectacular Honfleur.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Nantes, St-Malo and many more locations in Brittany and Normandy, reduce need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
