The Riches of France

Author:	Maribeth Clemente
ISBN:	0312156405 , 9780312156404
Publisher:	St. Martin's Griffin
Date:	1997-07-15
List Price:	~~$19.95~~
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Product Description：

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 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 ParisComplete 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.

Amazon.com Review：

Other guidebooks will tell you where to eat, where to sleep, and what to see, but The Riches of France is the guidebook for those travelers who were born to shop. Looking for handmade paper? Try Auvergne. Glasswork? Look no further than Lorraine. Wine? The Loire Valley is the place to go. Author Maribeth Clemente knows both her bargains and her geography and her book is designed to take the guesswork out of shopping. In deciding what regions and products to feature, Clemente was guided by "the idea that each purchase should reflect an important dimension or flavor of the region." She covers everything from French "classics" such as Limoges china to local crafts to antiques to wine--in short, anything France does well is likely to show up in the pages of this book, be it fancy linen or homemade honey. So if you're planning on bringing home a little bit of France the next time you go, take The Riches of France with you, and let your fingers do the walking through its information-packed pages.