The Camargue village of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer hosts a three-day annual pilgrimage by gypsies, who honour their patron saint, Sarah. This guide to France has a special section on food and wine, covers outdoor activities in the Alps and the Pyrenees, and includes a detailed language guide.
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Discover the Czech & Slovak Republics Relish the atmosphere of a crowd-beating dawn stroll over Prague's iconic Charles bridge. Experience remote mountain life in the pristinely preserved folk village of Vlkolinec, population 35. Time-travel to the Renaissance as you sip Moravian wine at a cafe on Telc's main square. Cure your ills by sitting naked in hot sulphurous mud in Piestany's Napolean baths. In This Guide Three expert authors, 1260 hours of on-the-ground research, 100 detailed maps. Tailored itineraries for everyone, from beer connoisseurs to castle freaks. Visit "lonelyplanet.com" for the latest updates and traveler suggestions.
What is all the fuss about Prague? Well, with its film-star good looks and dark and mysterious soul, who wouldn't be seduced? Smoky jazz cellars and laid-back music festivals; glitzy shops and cool cocktail bars; history, culture, style. You think this city can't live up to its own press? Think again. Discover Bohemia's capital wuth our smart and stylish guide.
A guide to Prague, providing details of where and how to see the best the city has to offer. Accommodation and restaurant suggestions are given for a range of budgets, and information on day-trips and using public transport is included.