Patrick Delaforce
Description
Before modern transport made travel accessible, the 3Grand Tour2 was the peak of intellectual and artistic exploration. From the middle of the 16th ce
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nt. to the end of the 19th cent., inquisitive travelers made their way round the cultural circuit. This guide takes you through France, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland and Austria, visiting the classic cities in each. The spirit of each place is captured in the comments and quotes of visitors of the past -- and those same cities are carefully described for today1s visitor. Cultural activities, architectural sights, musical festivals, as well as the best restaurants and hotels that still exist, are all described. Maps.
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