Riches of France A Shopping and Touring Guide to the French Provinces |
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| Author:
| Clemente, Maribeth |
| ISBN: | 978-0-312-15640-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1997 |
| Publisher: | St. Martin's Press
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| Imprint: | Saint Martin's Griffin |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Whether you're a shopper, a browser, or a traveler with a love for all things French, this is your one-of-a-kind guidebook to the culture of regional France represented by the products and centuries-old craftsmanship of each region. At prices lower than what you would pay in Paris or the United States, you'll find endless treasures as you your boutiques, small factories, artisans' workshops, and wineries and distilleries: --Handmade paper in Auvergne --Moorish...
More DescriptionWhether you're a shopper, a browser, or a traveler with a love for all things French, this is your one-of-a-kind guidebook to the culture of regional France represented by the products and centuries-old craftsmanship of each region. At prices lower than what you would pay in Paris or the United States, you'll find endless treasures as you your boutiques, small factories, artisans' workshops, and wineries and distilleries:
--Handmade paper in Auvergne
--Moorish music boxes in Corsica
--Artwork in the Cote d'Azur
--Tapestries in the Limousin
--Wine in the Loire Valley
--Glasswork in Lorraine
--Silk clothing in Lyons
--Faience in the Western Loire
--and much more, including where to find "the best of the provinces" in Paris
Complete with details on exchange rates, shipping, French customs, touring, and restaurant and hotel selections, The Riches of France is an indispensable sourecbook for exploring every province of France.