The first of the Special Places guides, this established guide is a bestseller. With its huge variety and range of good value places to stay, it"s an indispensable guide for those travelling round France. Fresh, informative write-ups are backed up by excellent maps and directions, symbols and quick reference indices. Our approach is unusual. There are no set rules, no interminable checklists and no hard and fast criteria for inclusion. We look for what we like, and celebrate the unusual, the beautiful and the individual.