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Summary

-- the most renowned and scenic walks in 13 regions, including the GR20 Corsican trail
-- a range of picturesque day walks within easy distance of Paris
-- information on architecture, restaurants and vineyards along the trails
-- easy-to-follow walk descriptions with accurate contour maps
-- practical advice on local customs, language, equipment and travel
-- illustrated section on flora and fauna

Table of Contents

Walks Table 4(5)
The Authors 9(3)
This Book 12(1)
Foreword 13(2)
Introduction 15(2)
Facts About France
17(30)
History
17(5)
Geography
22(2)
Geology
24(1)
Climate
24(2)
Ecology & Environment
26(18)
Flora & Fauna of France
27(17)
National Parks & Reserves
44(2)
Population & People
46(1)
Society & Conduct
46(1)
Language
46(1)
Facts For The Walker
47(34)
Suggested Itineraries
47(1)
Planning
48(8)
Walks in this Book
56(2)
Guided Walks
58(1)
Responsible Walking
58(3)
Women Walkers
61(1)
Walking with Children
61(1)
Useful Organisations
62(1)
Tourist Offices
62(1)
Visas & Documents
63(1)
Embassies & Consulates
64(2)
Customs
66(1)
Money
66(2)
Post & Communications
68(1)
Internet Resources
69(1)
Books
70(2)
Newspapers & Magazines
72(1)
Radio & TV
72(1)
Weather Information
72(1)
Photography
73(1)
Time
73(1)
Electricity
74(1)
Weights & Measures
74(1)
Laundry
74(1)
Business Hours
74(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events
75(1)
Accommodation
75(3)
Food
78(1)
Drinks
79(2)
Health & Safety
81(9)
Predeparture Planning
81(1)
Medical Cover
81(1)
Health Insurance
81(1)
Immunisations
81(1)
First Aid
81(1)
Staying Healthy
81(1)
Hygiene
81(1)
Nutrition
81(1)
Food
82(1)
Water
82(1)
Tiredness
82(1)
Blisters
83(1)
Knee Pain
83(1)
Medical Problems & Treatment
83(1)
Environmental Hazards
83(2)
Infectious Diseases
85(1)
Insect-Borne Diseases
86(1)
Traumatic Injuries
86(1)
Cuts & Scratches
87(1)
Burns
87(1)
Bites & Stings
87(1)
Hay Fever
87(1)
Women's Health
87(1)
Safety on the Walk
88(1)
Crossing Rivers
88(1)
Lightning
88(1)
Dogs
88(1)
Rescue & Evacuation
89(1)
Getting There & Away
90(5)
Air
90(1)
Land
91(2)
Sea
93(1)
Organised Walks
94(1)
Getting Around
95
Air
95
Bus
95
Train
95
Car & Motorcycle
98
Bicycle
99
Hitching
99
Local Transport
99

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