Michelin Green Guide Languedoc Roussillon Tarn Gorges: Travel Guide (Green Guide/Michelin)

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The updated Michelin Green Guide Languedoc Roussillon Tarn Gorges is your key to explore the dramatic south central area of France from the Lozre region south to the Mediterranean and west along the Spanish border and discover its varied landscapes and exciting history. The guide with its color photos and maps offers suggestions for activities driving tours and great places to eat and stay. With Michelins famed star-rating system for reviewing attractions and trusted advice you can craft your own unforgettable adventure. France: second most popular European destination for US residents with over 2M visitors in 2014 (NTTI US Dept. of Commerce).Attractions reviewed and rated using Michelins renowned star-rating system from the 3-star Millau Viaduct the longest bridge in the world to the 1-star town of LaGrasse and its 11th century humpbacked bridge. Driving tours abound in this guide and youll find plenty of walking tours too. Michelins multiple walking and driving tours offer a more in-depth personal experience of the area.Walk-throughs of major museums galleries churches and attractions; includes illustrations to zoom in on the highlights and masterpieces.Sidebars throughout the guide on such intriguing topics as the definition of true Roquefort cheese and Catalan Midsummer celebrations.Illustrated sections on the region of Languedoc Roussillon and Tarn Gorges today its history language and literature architecture art and culture and naturewritten by experts in their fields.Detailed visitor information given for every attraction including opening hours entry fees tour times phone website.Michelin area and city maps.Includes recommendations for great places to eat and stay for every budget. Companion publications: MICHELIN Guide France for a selection of the best restaurants and hotels in the region. Michelin France Road and Tourist Map no. 721 (scale 1:1 000 000) and/or Michelin Languedoc Roussillon Road and Tourist Map no. 526 (scale 1:200 000) for navigating and planning.