From the spectacular mountain scenery of the Alps to the tranquil beauty of the Rhone Valley, Cadogan's new guide bring the best out of the trip to this stunning part of France. Chapters on the history, art, and architecture of the region provide a compelling framework to the breathtaking countryside. Travel into the Rhone Valley and explore the towns of Beaujolais, Lyon, and Montelimar or discover the best places to ski and snowboard in the special winter sports section. Complete with comprehensive travel and practical chapters, this guide provides readers with all they need to know to make getting there and traveling around as painless as possible, while discerning listings pick out the most charming chalets in which to stay, the best places to indulge in some gourmet cuisine, and the most relaxes spas in which to unwind.

We tout these guides a lot, we must confess, but we're suckers for good, humorous writing. -- Book Passage (US) Easy on the eyes and in the hands, these guides boast a wealth of information in well-ordered pages; the texts are written with humour and display a definite, enticing personal touch, -- Booklist (US) Cadogan are the pick of the bunch. -- Daily Mail (UK)

Philippe Barbour is half Breton and has many happy memories of summers spent in France. He studied French and German literature at University and has written several guides for Cadogan's France series. When he's not in his beloved France, home is London.