The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy 9

by Ward, Greg

• ISBN13: 9781843534624
• ISBN10: 1843534622
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-04
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Easily accessible from Paris, Brittany and Normandy remain among France's most enduringly fascinating regions. From early Celtic rites and King Arthur's tournaments to Monet's paintings at Giverny and the D-Day landings, these shores resound with living history. Whether you're racing the tides of Mont-St-Michel or catching rays on the Norman Riviera, The Rough Guide gives you the inside track on an unforgettable trip.

Table of Contents

Front section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 6
Where to go	p. 6
When to go	p. 10
Things not to miss	p. 12
Basics	p. 17
Getting there	p. 19
Red tape and visas	p. 28
Information, websites and maps	p. 29
Insurance	p. 32
Health	p. 33
Costs, money and banks	p. 34
Getting around	p. 36
Accommodation	p. 42
Eating and drinking	p. 47
Communications	p. 52
The media	p. 54
Opening hours and holidays	p. 55
Festivals and events	p. 56
Crime and safety	p. 58
Travellers with disabilities	p. 59
Work and study	p. 61
Directory	p. 64
Guide	p. 67
Normandy
Seine Maritime	p. 71
The Lower Normandy Coast	p. 125
Inland Normandy	p. 183
Brittany
The North Coast and Rennes	p. 223
Finistere	p. 285
Inland Brittany: the Nantes-Brest Canal	p. 341
The South Coast	p. 377
Contexts	p. 419
History	p. 421
Books	p. 438
Breton music	p. 442
Language	p. 449
Basic words and phrases	p. 452
Food and dishes	p. 457
Glossary	p. 464
Breton	p. 465
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