The Best Loved Villages of France
£22.50
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Acting as a celebration of French village life, this insider's tour showcases 44 of the country’s hidden treasures, representative of every region of France- mountains to valleys, windswept coastline to verdant meadows. From a medieval fortress in Lavardin to a fresh langoustine dinner in the Corsican village of Piana, Stéphane Bern explains what makes these sites so appealing- whether it is for historical interest, natural wonders, cultural traditions or gastronomic specialities.
Dimensions
25cm (10in) x 20cm (8in)
Features
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Acting as a celebration of French village life, this insider's tour showcases 44 of the country’s hidden treasures, representative of every region of France- mountains to valleys, windswept coastline to verdant meadows. From a medieval fortress in Lavardin to a fresh langoustine dinner in the Corsican village of Piana, Stéphane Bern explains what makes these sites so appealing- whether it is for historical interest, natural wonders, cultural traditions or gastronomic specialities.
Insights
Stéphane Bern is a French journalist, radio host, and television presenter. He began his career as editor-in-chief of the magazine ‘Dynastie’ and eventually moved to ‘Madame Figaro’, where he has overseen columns since 1989. He then took to radio, first on Europe 1, RTL and finally on France Inter where he produced his own show "Le Fou du Roi." In September 2003, he began a new television career by moving to Canal +. His show "20h10 Pétantes" was a success, appearing on France 2 in "L'Arène de France" in 2006, where he hosted debates. Stéphane Bern also tried his hand at writing and has published two novels with Flammarion.
Details & Care
- Publisher: Flammarion
- Hard cover with dust jacket
- Colour photography
- Number of pages: 256 pages
- ISBN: 9782080201836
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