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5.0 out of 5 stars France for individualists, 3 Feb 2005

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For those who wish to enjoy the variety that France has to offer this book has it all, from chateau to modest house. Places in town, the mountains, the coast. The authors give you full address details so that you can enter the postcode into a route programme to plan your itinerary down to street level. The English spoken symbol is a godsend to those who are hesistant in French. The e-mail addresses enable quick and easy contact and the viewing of additional features on related websites, such as bedrooms, gardens etc. We found that all the places we contacted this way responded quickly, with enthusiasm, and rarely required a deposit. In many cases you can order meals, great when teamed with the local wine. We have stayed in places from 38 euros up to 120 euros per room, all different, all welcoming. I can heartily recommend this book to those wanting to see the real France, whether touring or just for places to stay en route. You will not be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sawday's Book provides the key to successful French holiday, 31 Aug 2001

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This review is from: Special Places to Stay: French Bed & Breakfast (Paperback)

This book was a real godsend in helping us plan our holiday to the Southwest of France (Aquitaine and Pays Basque). Had it not been for Sawday's acutely-observed and judicious recommendations I think the holiday would have been something of a disaster.

The book is well laid-out and provides an quick-glance but trustworthy opinion of some of the best kept secrets in France. Each place has a fair photograph (not the estate agent type), a well-drawn, charming summary and all the essential information. Besides the practical side of the book, it is a real delight and inspiration to read each vignette - it really provokes confidence in going to stay in such places rather than the faceless chain hotels or formules in the alternative.

We stayed at three of the recommended places during our trip: Monbet, Latille, and St. Quentin-de-Baron and all were marvellous. Beautiful chateaux, post-houses or priories...breakfast on the patio with fresh croissants and the company of Madame...unobstructed starry nights...peaceful slumbers interrupted only by the call of the woodpigeon...absolutely marvellous and all modestly or validly priced.

The only problems that I can see with the book is that the information can run out of date quickly if the book is not researched and reissued on a regular basis. Also it is not pointed out clearly whether places accept credit cards or not which can be a little inconvenient and embarrassing. Otherwise a bible for living on the road in France. Enjoy and bon voyage!

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5.0 out of 5 stars French Bed & Breakfast 9th Edition, 18 Feb 2005

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This book does equally well whether you are planning a holiday in a particular area or just looking for inspiration. My only problem is the embarrassment of choices. The layout is excellent. Personally I'd rather not choose a place to stay without knowing what it looks like, so the photos are invaluable. In addition, you know that each property has charm and character : exactly what I look for in a B&B. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, Great Series
Recently we stayed in a number of establishments recommended through this guide; well done for producing such a great book! Read more

Published on 20 Mar 2007 by Alianor Turner

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My wife and I spent 6 weeks recently in France and Italy.In France we stayed in B and Bs found in Alistair Sawday`s book. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without consulting this guide.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure I want to share these books with everyone
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We bought this book early in 2004, in advance of holidaying in France - we needed to identify a few B&B places to use en-route between the Channel and the Dordogne. Read more

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Published on 24 Sep 2003 by Bob Dolby

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We've used this book over the years and can't recommend it highly enough. We've stayed in chateaux, cottages, farmhouses, town houses and haven't had a single disappointment. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great way to explore the real France
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Published on 12 April 2002 by alan@amacointernational.com

4.0 out of 5 stars You find a different class of B&B's with this book.
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