- Turtleback: 264 pages
- Publisher: DK Publishing; Revised edition (Dec 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0789497336
- ISBN-13: 978-0789497338
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,860,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought a DK book after being impressed by the glossy pictures in friend's DK Italy book a few years ago.
Whilst the book really does have some excellent photos of the places to see, it is a bit weak on telling you where to miss. A little to rich on the superlatives to describe the rich history of the region and a little light on the more current attractions. Everything is rosy, but a little bland in DK land - not objective enough.
Perhaps I was just missing the Rough Guide?
Whilst the book really does have some excellent photos of the places to see, it is a bit weak on telling you where to miss. A little to rich on the superlatives to describe the rich history of the region and a little light on the more current attractions. Everything is rosy, but a little bland in DK land - not objective enough.
Perhaps I was just missing the Rough Guide?
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used this guide for my one-week driving vacation on the Loire Valley and it was of great help.
It's hard to decide where to go, especially when we're visitting a large region (as opposed to a city), and idle driving must be avoided. The guide helped a lot in the planning. (AA maps, ISBN 0749544112 and 0749544066, which I also bought from Amazon, were of paramount importance too.)
I only visited the Anjou and the Touraine regions (which are only a part of the Loire region), and for what I could see for myself the information in the book is accurate.
Taveler's needs sections (specially 'Where to stay' and 'Where to eat') were also of significant help: I stayed in two of the suggested châteaux and dined in one of the restaurants and couldn't be more satisfied. But I would add some suggestions of my own...
It's hard to decide where to go, especially when we're visitting a large region (as opposed to a city), and idle driving must be avoided. The guide helped a lot in the planning. (AA maps, ISBN 0749544112 and 0749544066, which I also bought from Amazon, were of paramount importance too.)
I only visited the Anjou and the Touraine regions (which are only a part of the Loire region), and for what I could see for myself the information in the book is accurate.
Taveler's needs sections (specially 'Where to stay' and 'Where to eat') were also of significant help: I stayed in two of the suggested châteaux and dined in one of the restaurants and couldn't be more satisfied. But I would add some suggestions of my own...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Another excellent guidebook from the leaders in travel books -- DK Eyewitness!
9 Jun 2006
Format:Turtleback
I've been reading and collecting DK Eyewitness Guides for years (I have about 30 current editions). Aside from the fantastic photos and detailed diagrams, the text is very informative. These guidebooks combine rich style with substance. And their guidebook to the Loire Valley is no exception (I don't know what the other reviewer could have missed -- maybe she's never been to France!) Either way, I strongly suggest this item, as well other titles from DK!
0 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Loire Valley (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
10 Mar 2006
Format:Turtleback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was extremely disapointed with this book. It's just pretty pictures with very little useful information.
I will never buy another Eyewiness guide again.
I will never buy another Eyewiness guide again.
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