Explore the wonders of France, region by region, from the coasts of Normandy and Brittany to the Loire Valley with its fabled chateaux, from the Rhone to the French Alps and the Riviera, and from the natural beauty of Provence to Paris, the city of light and heart of the nation. Here, with a lively, descriptive text and over 150 full-color photographs, is the essence of France--the turmoil of its history, the richness of its culture, and the beauty of its countryside. Filled with more than 150 full-color photographs, this unforgettable journey to town and country, seaside and mountaintop, is an insightful compendium of la vie Franaise.