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France: The Monocle Handbook
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Discover Monocle's favourite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across France. Following Spain: The Monocle Handbook is the third title in the premium series of country-focused guides. France: The Monocle Handbook presents our favourite spots across this sunny nation, from Paris and Marseille to Basque...
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Discover Monocle's favourite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across France.
Following Spain: The Monocle Handbook is the third title in the premium series of country-focused guides. France: The Monocle Handbook presents our favourite spots across this sunny nation, from Paris and Marseille to Basque Country and Corsica. Discover innovative retailers and charming hotels, as well as leading museums and galleries— and, of course, a vineyard or two. We also introduce the smartest areas to move to, plus advice from the plucky entrepreneurs who've already set up shop. It's time to see this varied country afresh.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500978696
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 220 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 830g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Monocle is a global affairs and lifestyle magazine, 24-hour radio station, website, retailer and media brand. Tyler Brûlé was its founder, and is now its editor-in-chief. Andrew Tuck is Editor of Monocle magazine.
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