This guide offers a special illustrated section on France's renowned cuisine and wine, as well as information on getting off the beaten track in Caen. where to be seen in Cannes, places to stay and detailed coverage of Andorra, Monaco and Corsica.

Until the mid-1970s, Paris was still considered a dangerous and revolutionary city by the French government. This travel guide includes an overview of Parisian architecture, where to track down nightlife, day trips to chateaux and where to experience the art collections of the famous galleries.

This guide showcases Provence's rich cultural heritage - from Renaissance history and international jazz festivals to the perfumeries of Grasse; information on a range of outdoor activities; and a section on Provence's cuisine.

Including a paractical language chapter with a section on Corsican, this guide provides the lowdown to the island's cuisine, history and accommodation. There are also hints on where to sample tasty local disges, the best dive sites and a section on walking and the famous GR20 route.

The Rough Guide to France follows its now well-established format that puts cheap eats, clubs and accommodation above comfort and style. That is its appeal for the student traveller intent on making the most of limited resources. The 2001 edition adds and updates a host of Web site addresses and includes euro price equivalents. Its 100 maps have improved measurably and its listing of map sources in England remains very helpful.

With comprehensive updates including all the latest information on restaurants, bars, clubs, plus new stories on the ever-changing cityscape: the Louvre Museum, Pyramid and innovations, and the Arc d'Triomphe. Also included are day trips from the city to Chartres, Versailles, and Disneyland, Paris.

This guide to Provence and the Cote d'Azur contains accounts of Marseille and Nice, coverage of Monaco and the Riviera, and accounts of less spoilt parts of the regions. There are reviews of hundreds of restaurants and hotels and information of festivals, art museums and the association with art.

This guide offers accounts of every town, village and resort on Corsica, how to get there, and where to eat and stay on arrival. There is an emphasis on walks and hikes as well as coverage of background history, politics and literature.