Lonely Planet The Pyrenees: Chapter from France Travel Guide

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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest France guide book and includes:

• The Pyrenees chapters
• Understanding France
• The Pyrenees maps

They might not be on quite the same lofty scale as the Alps, but the Pyrenees still pack a mighty impressive mountain punch. Needless to say, if you're a hiker, biker or skier, or if you're simply a sucker for grandstand views, you'll be in seventh heaven in the Pyrenees.
This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in the Pyrenees, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets - all the essentials to get to the heart of the Pyrenees.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding France: France Today, History, The French, Bon Appetit, French Wine, The Arts, Architecture, Lyrical Landscapes
• Pau, Lourdes & around, Parc National des Pyrenees, Valle d'Aspe, Vallee d'Oussau, Cauterets, Vallee des Gaves & around, Upper Garonne Valley and Vallee de l'Ariege.

Lonely Planet's France guide is researched and written by: Nicola Williams, Alexis Averbuck, Stuart Butler, Tom Masters, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Steve Fallon, Oliver Berry, Daniel Robinson, Kerry Christiani, John Vlahides, Catherine Le Nevez, Miles Roddis, Emilie Filou