The first of the "Special Places" series, this established guide is a bestseller. With its huge variety and range of good value places to stay, it's an indispensable guide for those traveling round France. Special places from all over France are included, including ski chalets and seaside homes, chateaux and farmhouses - a collection honed over many years. Entries are chosen for their character and settings, friendly owners, great food and value for money. Seriously good value too - over 500 of these Special Places have rooms for - 80 or less.

About the Author

A pioneer in the environmental world, Alastair Sawday has had a remarkably miscellaneous and varied career, which has taken him to the most far-flung corners of the globe: he headed up a VSO programme in Papua New Guinea, ran a disaster relief team for Oxfam in Turkey, and has run a small travel company, conducting walking tours throughout Europe.It was this that inspired him to publish his first travel guide, French Bed & Breakfast, after discovering various 'special' B&Bs and the extraordinary people that run them.

Reviews

"The best guide to staying in private B&Bs throughout France"Marie Claire "Long the definitive voice on French B&Bs"The Daily Mail "An indispensable digest for anyone travelling in France."The Good Book Guide "A bible for discerning travellers"French Magazine "The 'special places' all offer good value for money and a real taste of home-from-home"French Property News "Hundreds of distinctive B&Bs full of quirky charm"Sunday Express