The Discovery of France

France is a country famous for its intellectuals, its philosophers and writers, its fashion, food and wine. And yet the notion of 'the French' as one nation is relatively recent and - historically speaking - quite misleading. In order to discover the true past of France, Graham Robb realized it was necessary not only to go back in time, but also to go at a slower pace than modern life generally allows.
"The Discovery of France" - illuminating, engrossing and full of surprises - is the result of his 14,000-mile journey across France on a bicycle.