Joy in France: Corner to Corner, Coast to Coast and the Bit in the Middle

Sit back and journey through France, 'corner to corner, coast to coast and even the bit in the middle.' Take a peek at unusual districts in cities and sample the wines in the appellations where they are produced. Visit the sun-drenched beaches all along the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and la Manche coastlines. Drop in on castles, chateaux, carnivals, musical events, and tucked away places where all the flavours and subtleties of French cuisine are sampled. Pay respects at the war memorials and battle sites of The Somme and Flanders. Dabble in art, and meet historical figures that shaped the culture of this diverse nation. All with an eye for the quirky and a taste for the peculiar. It's a laid-back excursion, meeting people, observing incidents and marvelling at the wondrous sights, natural and man-made, that we discovered around every corner. It's a book that takes in the poignant, the beautiful, the solemn, the oddball and the outrageous fun of it all. If you like France, you'll love this book. If you don't like France, this might change your mind.