France Travel

Julien Gracq's short fiction The Peninsula is a deceptively simple work with regard to plot. Simon is at the Brévenay train station in Brittany waiting for his lover, Irmgard, although she has warned him that her arrival at midday is "very unlikely." As expected, she is not on the train, and he has a whole afternoon to while away before the next one gets in that evening. A methodical man, Simon determines to spend the time driving along the Brittany coast and arranging for their journey. He returns that evening to the train station to meet her. Little else "happens"... if one defines plot ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Lyon France, by Naa Adukwei Pappoe, offers the inside scoop on Lyon. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

With the coming of the first decade of the 21st century, One Place de l'Eglise had become rather derelict. The roof leaked, the mortar in the ancient walls was crumbling; a fertilizer bag stuffed a broken window. There was no electricity to speak of; the plumbing was a lead pipe in one room; the cellar doors had rotted. And there it stood. Shutters and doors firmly locked, the villagers of Causses-et-Veyran passing by to the church next door. Then, an impoverished—in his mind at any rate—Londoner and his wife went a little crazy and bought it. It was love at first sight.

Once upon a time, in an ancient château nestled above a golden river among the vineyards of Bordeaux, Sara and Gavin opened a wedding venue where fairy tales come true…But when Sara discovers Gavin in the arms of a wedding guest, their own happiness crumbles to dust. Faced with five beaming couples yet to say ‘I do’, she realises it’s up to her to host the rest of their first make-or-break season alone. For the summer to go off without a hitch, Sara must bury her broken heart and her fear that she’ll soon be packing her bags for London, and lean on her local team of helpers.

This love-letter to France’s oldest city is a cultural guide, a step-back in time, an account of all that matters within one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in Europe. It includes the best bars and cafes, museums and galleries. It gives a history of its famous football team, Olympique Marseille, and touches on the city’s links with cycling and the Tour de France. The history of the city is charted and its literary and cinematic connections are widely explored, giving the visitor a clear understanding of how Marseille has inspired so many visitors, writers and film-makers.

These Sands of Time a novel by Julian Bound One Woman’s Journey Through the Centuries Finding an old journal while travelling in South East Asia, a young traveller uncovers a story of soulmates, reincarnation and immortality. The journal tells the unique life story of Nannette Basset, a kitchen maid born in Bordeaux, France in 1662. Writing of her formative years Nannette explains how at the age of twenty-six her body stopped aging. Fleeing her home in fear of reprisal for her ever youthful appearance Nannette’s story unfolds to a backdrop of centuries and across the landscapes of ...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist- Toulouse, France by Alix Barnaud offers the inside scoop on Toulouse. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Traveling should above all be a true pleasure: the pleasure of discovery. Taking the time to wander, contemplate monuments and landscapes is to connect the places visited and their history with our own emotions. In a few words: traveling is about seeking an authentic and enriching Experience. However, preparing a successful trip oneself has become a challenging task due to: Too much information available: between websites, encyclopedic guides, and specialized brochures. Too many possible options: between dedicated applications, advertisements, promotions, and well-intentioned opinions. And ...

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Paris, France. Greater Than a Tourist- Paris, France by Author Alexandra Millman offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the City of Light. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Abounding in secluded, atmospheric parks, artists' studios, cafes, restaurants, and streets little changed since the 1800s, Paris exudes romance. The art and architecture, the cityscape, riverbanks, and the unparalleled quality of daily life are part of the equation. But the city's allure derives equally from hidden sources: querulous inhabitants, a bizarre culture of heroic negativity, and a rich historical past supplying enigmas, pleasures, and challenges.

Just when Chris and Shelagh think nothing more could possibly go wrong, they discover that Chris's identity has been stolen and their life savings - all the money from their house sale in England that was going to finance their new life in France - had disappeared. A bank account had been opened in Chris's name in Spain to take the proceeds. Then they're abandoned by the police forces of four countries who all insist the crime belongs in someone else's jurisdiction.

1351. Medieval France. An Alien Makes First Contact... Genocide on his home planet drove Scorpio to take a blind leap into the time vortex—only to land on earth in the year 1351, in a mediaeval city full of violence and intrigue. He found a friend in the young and beautiful Leah de Bernay, who is herself pursued by enemies: her father has been wrongly accused of murder and thrown into prison. As Scorpio and Leah race to prove her father’s innocence, they are chased by the mysterious and vicious Hunters—the deadly assassins who drove Scorpio from his home planet. They know that he ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Bozel the French Alps France, by Meagan Carlaw offers the inside scoop on Bozel, in the French Alps.

The ImmersionPlus series of original vignettes has been created especially for the intermediate to advanced foreign language students who want to improve their foreign language comprehension.

When Stanley Lambchop is asked to help catch an art thief in Paris, he's thrilled! Posing as a painting in the Louvre museum on a wall across from the famous Mona Lisa? - c'est magnifique! But Stanley soon grows bored - until he meets Etoile, an art student who shows him around the City of Light. Then when Stanley goes back to the museum, he soon realizes that the Mona Lisa looks…different. It's been switched for a fake!

The Road to Villa Page: A He Said/She Said Memoir of Buying Our Dream Home in France is the first in a series of books that captures the experience of living in the Dordogne region of France, as filtered through the eyes of an American family from a “he said, she said” perspective. Our story begins with falling in love with France, specifically the enchanting Dordogne. We weren’t the first and we won’t be the last.

I’m Honorio, a noble cat. No brag, just fact. On vacation in a mysterious part of France with pink swamps, wild and free white horses and a wandering ghostly salt-marsh woman. My eccentric “owner,” her two devoted friends, and I, are eye-witnesses to a sudden and shocking murder! Was it murder? It was there in the room of this terribly tragic-looking, twisted, creepy mask that some archaeologists unearthed and maybe should not have. The detective in me that I was . . . that I am . . .moves into action. I detect a number of quirky people who are suspicious, if not downright fishy—...

Frédéric Hermel vit en Espagne depuis près de trente ans mais reste profondément attaché à ses racines : la France et son Pas-de-Calais natal. Exilé volontaire, il visite dans cet ouvrage les petits et grands trésors de notre pays, ces merveilles du quotidien qui marquent notre différence mais que, souvent, nous ne savons plus voir ni apprécier.

Greater Than a Tourist: Paris, France by Albane Linyer offers the inside scoop on Paris. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Combining current trends, academic theories, and historical insights, this travel guide brings both lesser-known and famous European spiritual locales into perspective by explaining the significance of each sacred site. The cultural relevance, history, and spirituality of each site—including Stonehenge, the Acropolis, Mont Saint Michel, Pompeii, and Saint Peter’s Basilica—are explained, creating a moving and artistic travel experience. Each destination—with selections spanning more than 15 countries throughout Europe—is accompanied by easy-to-follow maps and directions.