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In Association with Amazon.co.uk, France Direct has selected a number of books which we hope will be of interest to you in your discovery or re-discovery of this beautiful country. If you would like to purchase any of the books listed just click on the book cover or title which will link you to the Amazon.co.uk web site where you can purchase on-line or search for other titles.

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Touring in Wine Country: Bordeaux Hubrecht Duijker

Combining detailed wine information with general tourist tips, this guide explores the classic French wine region. Included is a list of recommended wine producers, hotels, restaurants and other places of interest. Paperback / Published 1996
Price: £10.39

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Touring in Wine Country: Provence
Hugh Johnson

Leads the reader through the most famous vineyards and villages of the Provence region of France, and into the best cellars and wine estates. The book recommends historic places to visit, as well as hotels, restaurants and the highlights of the local cuisine, and includes maps and wine routes.Paperback / Published 1998
Price: £10.39

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Touring in Wine Country:Loire Hubrecht Duijker

Aimed at both winelovers and other travellers who may want to visit wineries, each book in this series combines detailed wine information with tourist tips. Wine routes are marked on vineyard maps leading the reader through each region. This volume focuses on the Loire Valley.
Paperback / Published 1997
Price: £10.39

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Touring in Wine Country: Burgundy Hubrecht Duijker

Combining detailed wine information with general tourist tips, this guide explores the classic French wine region. Included is a list of recommended wine producers, hotels, restaurants and other places of interest.
Paperback / Published 1996
Price: £10.39

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Oz Clarkes'sWine Companion: Bordeaux Oz Clarke

A combination of wine compendium and travel guide to the Châteaux and countryside of the famous Bordeaux region in the Gironde.
Paperback / Published 1997
Price: £7.99

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Bordeaux: a Legendary Wine
Michael Dovaz

Follow the story of the legendary Bordeaux wines from first vinification to present day production and all that has happened in between.
Hardback / Published 1998
Price: £40.00

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A Travellers Wine Guide to France
Christopher Fielden.

This is by no means the first nor will it be the last book on the vast subject of the French wine areas, but is an excellent, inexpensive all round, well illustrated guide with itineraries, maps, local gastronomic specialities, details of hundreds of visitor friendly wineries and wine festivals plus advice. (For instance did you know that when tasting you are expected to spit in Burgundy, but not so in Alsace). Lots of practical information.
Price: £7.99

Wine and Cheese of France
Jean Doroy

Wine and Cheese of France is a superb guide for anyone interested in French wines and cheeses. It has colour photographs and suggestions on which cheese best complements each wine.Hardback. Published 1998
Price £17.80

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The authors have produced a wonderfully complete guide to over 350 French cheeses, giving every little detail about each cheese. A perfect choice for the serious cheese lover. Mouthwatering descriptions feature easy-reference symbols and maps identifying the origins of each cheese. Filled with fascinating background detail including how the cheeses are made and how to store and serve them, this book is the definitive visual reference to every food lover's favourites. 700+ full-color illustrations.
(Eyewitness Handbooks)
Price £10.39

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The Food Lovers Guide to France Patricia Wells

Taste France as the French do. Venture beyond Paris to savor the gastronomic pleasures of the glorious French countryside. This authoritative guide leads you directly yo the source, detailing the best restaurants, cafés and open air markets, plus 65 recipes from Frances famous cooks.
Paperback.1987
Price £10.07

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Life and Food in the Dordogne
James Bentley

Embark on a wonderful journey through the beautiful Dordogne countryside and sample the exquisite Périgordine cuisine. From Foie Gras to Confit du Canard.Paperback.1990
Price £12.51

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Markets of Provence
Ruthane and Dixon Long, David Wakely

Markets of Provence is a beautifully photographed culinary guide through Provence. Using the open air markets and the fresh produce as guideposts in this tour, this book really is a food lover's guide as well as a cookbook - through this beloved region.
Paperback.1987
Price £13.08

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The French Cooking
Hilaire Walden

Hardback 1995
Price £7.19

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Eating and Drinking in France
Andy Herbach, Michael Dillon

Paperback May 2000
Price £5.32


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