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www.michelin.co.uk Michelin has published the 2007 editions of Charming Places France: 1000 Charming Hotels and Guesthouses and Charming Places Italy: Charming Hotels and Country Guesthouses.
The guides feature hotels and guesthouses that have been selected for their charm, hospitality, warm welcome, authenticity, service quality and affordable prices.
The 2007 edition of Charming Places France 2007 includes: 107 new “discovery-breaks†establishments, where guests can take classes in cooking, pottery, wine-tasting or choral singing. Some hotels and guesthouses also organise hikes and horseback outings; A selection of 1,000 establishments (organised by region), comprised of 695 guesthouses and 305 charming hotels for less than €100; 230 establishments priced at less than €50; 218 establishments included for the first time in 2007; Three theme indexes at the back of the guide listing the “discovery-breaks†establishments, 230 guesthouses and hotels priced at less than €50, and 79 activity breaks, featuring establishments with a swimming pool, fitness room, tennis court or other sports facilities; The guide is available in four languages: French, English, German and Dutch
The 2007 edition of Charming Places Italy 2007 includes: Around 50 establishments serving good regional cuisine, ranging from gourmet restaurants to simple trattoria;; A selection of 450 establishments (organised by region) detailing 310 charming hotels and 140 country guesthouses for less than €160; 250 establishments priced at less than €100; 194 establishments are all new for 2007; A wealth of information on regional cooking, including typical products and recipes, and tourist information
Three theme indexes at the back of the guide listing 178 establishments with activities such as a swimming pool, fitness room, tennis court or other sports facilities, 107 establishments where visitors can taste or purchase local products, and 282 establishments with a restaurant
The guides include an introduction for each region and a map showing the location of establishments. These establishments are presented either one (for Italy) or two (for France) to the page. Each includes photographs and descriptions of the establishment, as well as contact information, rates, directions and a special “We most liked†section. |
