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French Bed and Breakfast (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay) (Paperback)

by Alastair Sawday (Author), Emma Carey (Editor)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 488 pages
  • Publisher: Alastair Sawday Publishing; 9th Revised edition edition (4 Nov 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1901970485
  • ISBN-13: 978-1901970487
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 12.2 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 254,985 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #18 in  Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > France > Accommodations
    #37 in  Books > Travel & Holiday > Guidebook Series > Alastair Sawday
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sawday's Book provides the key to successful French holiday, 31 Aug 2001
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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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars French Bed & Breakfast 9th Edition, 18 Feb 2005
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

5.0 out of 5 stars french bed and breakfast
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
Published on 1 Sep 2006 by steve robb

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without consulting this guide.
Americans don't typically stay at B&Bs. Its not something we embrace because we don't enjoy the breadth of options that Europe has to offer. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure I want to share these books with everyone
I love these Sawdays guides. As an avid francophile I grab each new edition of the French Bed & Breakfast from the Special Places to Stay series as soon as they hit the shelf and... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2005 by hussingtree

5.0 out of 5 stars Far from the madding crowd
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
Published on 11 Nov 2004 by notlob27

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real France
Have just returned from a holiday in France in which all the accommodation was selected from the Alaistair Sawday guide. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2003 by Bob Dolby

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover the real France
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
Published on 20 Jun 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars A great way to explore the real France
I have used this book for 5 holidays to France and have gained more and more confidence in its recommendations. Read more
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.
We have been using this book for the last 4 years on our regular trips to France. After living in the French Alps and travelling regularly between the UK and France we have... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2000

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