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Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Rough Guides; 10 edition (3 May 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843537893
ISBN-13: 978-1843537892
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy is your essential handbook to two of France’s most enduringly popular areas. The full-colour section showcases the highlights from both regions, from Carnac megaliths to Camembert Cheese. For every town and village, there are comprehensive and opinionated reviews of all the best hotels, restaurants and cafés, whatever your budget. There is plenty of practical advice on a host of activities including boat trips along Brittany’s Nantes-Brest canal and cycling the backroads. The guide also includes a unique chapter on Breton music and language and comes complete with maps and plans for every area. The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy is like having a local friend plan your trip!

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Greg Ward is author of Rough Guides to Hawaii & Las Vegas.

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1.0 out of 5 stars The worst travel guide I have ever bought., 9 July 2007

By	Mr. D. Kelleher "Denis K." (Cork, Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I bought this guide just prior to traveling to Britanny / Normandy. The book was the bain of my trip. The book is badly laid out, poor and inaccurate maps, and most annoyingly is written in a very negative manner..ie tells us first and foremost why we should avoid a particular town or region and then expands on this rather than offering alternative ideas. Mostly the book is inaccurate and poorly researched in my opinion. I will never ever again by a 'rough guide' based on this book. In summary, avoid this book like the plague.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful. Simply dreadful., 29 Aug 2007

By	A. Delahunty - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I am sure this has been made clear by other reviewers, but the negative tone of this book cannot be overstated. I have been to this area many, many times in my life, and having been bought this book as a present, I found myself wondering whether the author and I had actually been to the same places. The people in Brittany and Normandy are almost without fail a delight, and more than happy to help with anything relating to their lands. Many times I have wandered into bars and restaurants in Normandy and (especially) Brittany, almost entirely upon the recommendations of locals, and had a fantastic time chatting and eating.

I feel I have to tell you all the above, simply to counteract what has been written in this book. The miserable tones which you have to battle through on every page make reading this book a real chore, and can fill the prospective holidaymaker with dread. Worse, you might even just stay at home, and do a few odd jobs instead. Ignore him! Please! Go to this beautiful place, drink the wines, and eat the cheeses - especially the king of cheeses, the Livarot, a local specialty.

This is a tenner poorly spent, and such a disgrace to the otherwise good name of the Rough Guide series. Get something else instead, such as the excellent Rough Guide To France, or even better, just get a cheap flight and discover the place for yourself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stormin' Normandy, 24 Oct 2007

By	M. T. Anstee "Dingo" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Our family went to Normandy this summer and brought two guide books. This one ended up being used all the time as it seemed to give us the best flavour of the region in an incisive, objective yet personable way. I've read the reviews before this one and can't understand what the references to negativity are based on - we thought there was a dry and appreciating wit throughout the book. This book comes highly recommended from our family.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, detailed, great recommendations
Loved this book. We drove around B and N and used this as our bible. The author really knows his stuff, and it's written in a warm and enthusiastic style - every recommendation... Read more

Published 7 months ago by bruce fan

2.0 out of 5 stars Not great
Not a nice word said about anywhere in Normandy and Brittany! seems to be written by a pessimist. We disagreed with many of the reviews about the areas. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Ellie

4.0 out of 5 stars Good For Me
Took a camping trip to Brittany in August 2009 with my family, and I have to say I found the book invaluable. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Graham Kenyon

3.0 out of 5 stars A better index required.
I bought this book for my trip to Brittany but got better information from the local Tourist Information Office. Read more

Published 12 months ago by BonAmi

2.0 out of 5 stars A strange perspective
Just used this guide on a four day trip around Brittany and Normandy. While there wasn't anything there totally inaccurate I did find the tone of the book irritating. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Rob R

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be put off by the negative reviews!
I nearly didn't buy this book because of the negative reviews on this page. I'm glad I did buy it. I have now read the book and I find it hard to believe that the negative... Read more

Published 18 months ago by andym

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential travel companion!
The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy beats all the others hands
down. We always go for Rough Guides, finding them to be the best
written travel books on the... Read more

Published on 11 Dec 2007 by B. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Really useful book!
In my opinion this is one of the best guide books on the market about France. Witty and with tongue in cheek, but with lots of informed historical detail - and Greg Ward obviously... Read more

Published on 24 Oct 2007 by Aj Scott

1.0 out of 5 stars Seen better
Awful book! Put my husband and myself off our trip, luckily other guides helped. Very negative, I am not at all convinced that this guy wanted to do this! Read more

Published on 16 Aug 2007 by M. Gunner

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