French Alps

This new title in the acclaimed Michelin Green Guide series covers a vast mountainous region extending from Lake Geneva south to the Grand Canyon du Verdon, close to the Mediterranean. It is an area of wild natural beauty and striking contrasts from the snow-capped peaks, glaciers, forested slopes, rich mountain pastures and lakes of Savoie and Dauphiné to the sunny valleys of Briançonnais and Queyras and the arid landscapes of Haute-Provence dotted with picturesque hilltop villages and bathed in the unique Mediterranean light. o Descriptions of the region's hundreds of varied attractions classified according to the famous Michelin star-rating system : *** Worth a journey ** Worth a detour * Interesting o Three summary maps highlighting the principal sights, recommended touring programs and selected places to stay o Informative essays in the Introduction presenting background information on local geography, history, art and culinary traditions o Practical information chapter packed with useful addresses and travel tips, information on leisure activities and sports, a calendar of events and admission times and charges o More than 100 full-color photographs and drawings o Over 80 town plans and local maps