The fully updated Green Guide Northern France and the Paris Region unlocks the secrets of the northern corner of France. Venture outside the Paris city center in all directions for fascinating day trips; explore quaint villages and towns dotted across scenic rolling hills and pastures; experience the rich culture of historic Lille, the capital of French Flanders. Michelin s famed star-rating system for attractions, clear maps, multiple driving and walking tours, color photos, plus recommendations for hotels and restaurants complete the picture for a great trip.
This newly revised title in the acclaimed Michelin Green Guide series covers the area extending from the region around Paris (Ile-de-France) north to the coast of French Flanders. Within these regions visitors will find a variety of attractions to suit all tastes : several of France's most prestigious monuments such as Chartres Cathedral and the palaces at Versailles and Fontainebleau, expansive beaches, vast open landscapes dotted with soaring belfries and windmills, Europe's premier theme park, Disneyland Paris, and much more... This guide also includes an abridged section on Paris designed for those planing a short stay in the French capital. Descriptions of over 800 selected attractions classified according to the famous Michelin star-rating system. Three summary maps - highlighting the principal sights, recommended touring programs, and selected places to stay and a specially designed map showing public transport access to attractions around Paris. Over 35 detailed city and regional maps and site plans. Informative essays in the Introduction presenting background on geography, history, art and local traditions. A 22-page Practical Information chapter packed with useful addresses and travel tips, information on leisure activities and sports, a calendar of events and admission times and charges. More than 130 full-color photographs and 35 drawings.
The fully updated Green Guide Northern France and the Paris Region unlocks the secrets of the northern corner of France. Explore quaint villages and towns dotted across scenic rolling hills and pastures; experience the rich culture of historic Lille, the capital of French Flanders; venture outside the Paris city center in all directions for fascinating day trips. Michelin's famed star-rating system for attractions, clear maps, multiple driving and walking tours, color photos, plus recommendations for hotels and restaurants complete the picture for a great trip. Attractions reviewed and rated, using Michelin's celebrated star-rating system. Visit the rose-scented streets of the beautiful two-star village of Gerberoy and its 18C timbered brick houses or the magnificent three-star 13C Gothic cathedral of Chartres and its superb stained-glass windows; or stop at one-star Bavay and sample its famed mint candies.The le de France area unfolds through half- and full-day trips from Paris. Cruise the waterways, soak up the history and culture while strolling through Lille, or take a trip on meandering country roads to explore northern France. Travelers discover more through Michelin's walking and driving tours and excursions.Walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions; includes illustrations and floor plans.Introduction to the northern France region, covering culinary specialties, folklore, traditional sports and games, history, interior decoration, art, architecture and culture, and nature.Sidebars throughout the guide on such intriguing topics as stained glass in Gothic churches to coal mines in Nord-Pas-de-Calais.Detailed visitor information given for every attraction, including opening hours, entry fees, tour times, phone, website etc. Michelin area and city maps.- Includes suggested places to eat and stay for a variety of budgets.Companion publications for Northern France: Michelin France North Road and Tourist Map No. 724 (scale: 1:1,000,000).Michelin France Regional Map Paris & Surrounding Areas Map No. 514 & Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Picardy Map No. 511 (scales: 1:220,000) Turn to the MICHELIN Guide France for carefully researched, objective recommendations to over 4,000 restaurants and 2,800 hotels. Anonymous inspectors use the famed Michelin star rating system to create an extensive selection of great places to eat and stay for all budgets. Descriptive symbols and an English legend tell you all you need to know (minimal text is in French.) Craft a memorable journey with the recommendations and helpful maps in this annual update. Our famous one, two and three stars identify establishments serving the highest quality cuisine - taking into account the quality of ingredients, the mastery of technique and flavors, the levels of creativity and, of course, consistency. In addition, the Bib Gourmand symbol (also known as the inspectors' favorites) highlights restaurants offering good quality at a good value.
"The fully updated Green Guide Northern France and the Paris Region unlocks the secrets of the northern corner of France. Venture outside the Paris city center in all directions for fascinating day trips; explore quaint villages and towns dotted across scenic rolling hills and pastures; experience the rich culture of historic Lille, the capital of French Flanders. Michelin's famed star-rating system for attractions, clear maps, multiple driving and walking tours, color photos, plus recommendations for hotels and restaurants complete the picture for a great trip" --
This newly updated edition helps you discover the various regions of Northern France, including Paris and the surrounding area, and northwards to the Opal Coast continuing up to the Belgian border. Whether you marvel at medieval Gothic cathedrals, visit Etaples' marine museum, or take a hike through the Fontainebleau Forest, Michelin Green Guide Northern France & the Paris Region, with its famed star-rating system, respected maps and multiple driving tours and excursions, ensures you see the best of the region.
This eBook version of the Green Guide Paris by Michelin, with its famed star-rating system, maps, illustrations and walking tours, helps you discover every facet of the beautiful City of Light. Join a Friday night roller-blade rally near Gare Montparnasse, stroll along the Seine, browse the bouquinistes’ stalls of old books, or enjoy more traditional sites such as the Eiffel Tower. From flea markets to fine dining, whatever your budget, the guide’s features and recommended restaurants and accommodations help you uncover what Paris has to offer. The guide includes walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions, as well as Michelin’s walking and driving tours.
Discover the nooks and crannies of the renowned City of Light with the eBook version of the updated Green Guide Paris. Its famed star-rating system of attractions, maps, illustrations and walking tours ensure you don't miss a thing, from iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower to browsing among riverside stalls of old books, to a Friday night roller-blade rally through city streets. From flea markets to fine dining, whatever your budget, the guide’s features and recommended restaurants, accommodations and activities help you uncover all that Paris has to offer. In this eBook you’ll find: • Full-color photos and plenty of detail travelers look for. • Attractions reviewed and rated, using Michelin’s celebrated star-rating system, from the 2-star medieval architecture of the Conciergerie to the 3-star Gothic jewel, the Sainte-Chapelle. • Walk-throughs of major museums, galleries, churches and attractions. Illustrations and floor plans zoom in on the highlights of major attractions, such as the treasures of the Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral. • Multiple walking tours all over Paris with clear directions and maps for a more in-depth, personal experience of the city. Explore the Latin Quarter on foot, stopping off for a coffee and patisserie on Boulevard St-Michel. • Comprehensive illustrated sections on modern-day Paris, history, politics, art, architecture and culture—all written by experts in their fields. • Sidebars throughout the guide on intriguing topics such as the natural attractions of the Bois and Château de Vincennes. • Detailed visitor information for every attraction, opening hours, entry fees, tour times, phone, website. • Michelin maps. • Recommendations for great places to eat and stay for all budgets. Download onto any kind of eReader (tablet or smartphone), and you’re set to go. Use the guide to orient yourself at any time with a treasure trove of 70 detailed maps, even if you’re offline with no Wi-Fi or 3G connection. With the interactive navigation, it’s easy to move within the guide. Click from the index to a point of interest or from a sight description to its location on the map. With one touch, you can even phone an establishment directly from the page or click through to a website for more information. No matter what eReader you use, with the Green Guide Paris eBook, you’re all set to explore the City of Light and craft some unforgettable experiences.
Discover Paris with this bestselling title in the Michelin Green Guide collection. Fully revised and specially adapted for the English-speaking visitor, this handy edition is your indispensable guide to the French capital. Includes descriptions of over 500 sights, more than 110 color photos, and over 80 detailed maps.
