Author: Emeritus Professor of Russian Richard Peace Publisher: Excellent ISBN: 9781901464207 Category : Bicycle touring Languages : en Pages : 0
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A guide to the leisure cycle routes south of the Loire Valley in France. It includes traffic-free routes and signed touring routes with a factfile and a text description of what to see along the way.
Author: Mike Wells Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 1783629568 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 294
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Guidebook to the River Rhone Cycle Route, an 895km bicycle ride from the Alps of central Switzerland to the Mediterranean Sea, near Marseille, France. The route - which is mostly downhill, except for an optional 15km climb to the start point at Furkapass - is divided into 20 stages (averaging 45km per stage) and can be completed by most cyclists in 12-14 days. The route uses two waymarked national cycle trails: the Swiss R1 Rhone Route and the French ViaRhona, which together have been adopted by the ECF (European Cyclists' Federation) as EuroVelo route EV17. The guide provides detailed route descriptions and 1:150,000 mapping for each stage, as well as two route options along either the north or south shore of Lake Geneva. It also includes plenty of practical advice such as preparing for the journey, transport options there and back, what to take, accommodation en route and a French/German glossary.
Author: Mike Wells Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 1783626054 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 288
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A guidebook to the London to Paris bike ride through England and France. The classic route (490km, 304 miles) takes 9 days and the Avenue Verte (387km, 240 miles) 11 days to complete. Both routes are suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists. The classic route, via Dover/Calais, is described in 11 stages and the Avenue Verte, via Newhaven/Dieppe, in 9 stages, each between 13 and 63km (8–39 miles) in length. The routes are described north-south but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction. 1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage? GPX files available to download? Refreshment and accommodation information given for each stage Suitable for road bikes Information on cycle shops along the route
Author: Declan Lyons Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 1783626909 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 287
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A guidebook to cycling the Canal de la Garonne route from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Covering 290km (180 miles), this long-distance cycle across south-western France can be completed in 1 week and is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists. The route is described from north to south in 7 stages, each between 31 and 59km (19–37 miles) in length. A 135km (84 mile) excursion from Bordeaux to Lacanau on the Atlantic coast is described as well as optional side trips exploring the countryside and historical towns and villages, including Agen, Moissac, Marmande and Montauban. 1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage? Refreshment and accommodation information given Information on cycle shops with repair facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation
Author: Mike Wells Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 178362082X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 302
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This guidebook provides 14 stages of route description to cycling along the Moselle river, a route that offers stunning scenery, plentiful accommodation and places to eat and drink, and straightforward cycling throughout. A well-waymarked, generally downhill 512km route, it is mostly off-road and on well-surfaced cycle tracks (mainly asphalt) with virtually no gradients, and the majority is along the riverbank or on canal towpaths. From its source in the Vosges Mountains of eastern France, the Moselle flows through the French region of Lorraine and crosses into Luxembourg then into the German Rheinland region before it reaches its confluence with the Rhine at the west German city of Koblenz. Suitable for both veteran long-distance cyclists and for newcomers to cycle touring who wish to start with an easy-to-follow journey, the route can be completed in a week by fit cyclists, cycling two stages per day. Two weeks allow for alternative stages and optional excursions through the Saar and Rhine gorges and to visit the Boucles de Moselle and the city of Luxembourg, and give enough time for sightseeing and a leisurely riding pace.
Author: Hannah Reynolds Publisher: ISBN: 9780957157347 Category : Bicycle touring Languages : en Pages : 256
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In this beautifully illustrated guide to travelling across France by bike you will discover hidden lanes, stunning gorges, amazing places to eat and stay, plus the best of French cycling culture.
Author: François Simon Publisher: Assouline Publishing ISBN: 1614289824 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 5
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From cities to quaint towns and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Calanque de Sormiou in Marseille. Drive with the top down through fields of lavender in Valensole. Experience a bite of just-out-of-the-oven fougasse, a Provençal classic. Stand in awe of the beautiful, white Camargue horses native to the area. Located in the South of France, Provence is uniquely positioned to be a cultural blend of the Mediterranean. Roman landmarks still prevail from the 1st century AD alongside châteaus from medieval times—a varied legacy brightened by the indigenous mimosas and cypresses.
Author: Graham Robb Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 039306882X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 475
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"A witty, engaging narrative style…[Robb's] approach is particularly engrossing." —New York Times Book Review A narrative of exploration—full of strange landscapes and even stranger inhabitants—that explains the enduring fascination of France. While Gustave Eiffel was changing the skyline of Paris, large parts of France were still terra incognita. Even in the age of railways and newspapers, France was a land of ancient tribal divisions, prehistoric communication networks, and pre-Christian beliefs. French itself was a minority language. Graham Robb describes that unknown world in arresting narrative detail. He recounts the epic journeys of mapmakers, scientists, soldiers, administrators, and intrepid tourists, of itinerant workers, pilgrims, and herdsmen with their millions of migratory domestic animals. We learn how France was explored, charted, and colonized, and how the imperial influence of Paris was gradually extended throughout a kingdom of isolated towns and villages. The Discovery of France explains how the modern nation came to be and how poorly understood that nation still is today. Above all, it shows how much of France—past and present—remains to be discovered. A New York Times Notable Book, Publishers Weekly Best Book, Slate Best Book, and Booklist Editor's Choice.
Author: David Abram Publisher: Rough Guides ISBN: 9781843530565 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 1354
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From cosmopolitan Paris to the sunny Cote d'Azur, from historical Normandy to the rocky Pyrenes, this new edition updates the best of towns, attractions, and landscapes of every region. 100 maps. of color photos.
Author: Emeritus Professor of Russian Richard Peace
Author: Mike Wells
Author: Mike Wells
Author: Declan Lyons
Author: Mike Wells
Author: Hannah Reynolds
Author: François Simon
Author: Graham Robb
Author: David Abram
Author: Matt Lamy