Walking in France - Gillian Souter

France is a country with great traditions and a spectacular diversity of landscapes. The best way to appreciate these is undoubtedly on foot, whether you are visiting a city for the first time or venturing out into the French countryside. You don't need to be an athlete to enjoy a well-informed stroll around historic Arles or even a ramble along the sparkling coastline of Brittany.This book helps you to plan your journey and enjoy the best of France on foot. It offers multiple walking tours in Paris, suggests routes around such gems as Annecy and Avignon, and leads you into France's most stunning landscapes and national parks. Many of the walks are multi-day routes along well-marked footpaths, leading you from village to village where you'll find a comfortable bed and a good meal.A lucid and lively text provides directions and plenty of information and is accompanied by a collection of beautiful photographs and hand-drawn maps.