Cycle Touring in the French Alps presents a personal selection of the most picturesque cycling routes through the mountains of South-east France. Nine tours – seven circuits plus the ‘Grand Travers’ from Geneva to Nice. The ‘classic’ high passes of the French Alps (Galibier, Iseran, Izoard, etc) and many lesser known areas of the pre-Alps and Southern Jura. Second edition includes the classic Mont…
The Tour of Mont Blanc is one of the best – if not the best – of the world’s classic walks. It circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif in about eleven days. The walk has all the excitement of the high mountains yet none of the worry of altitude sickness. It crosses numerous cols with stunning views of spectacular snow and rock peaks. Accommodation along the route is plentiful. The ‘official’ Tour du…
This book is the second edition of our popular guide to a 10-12 day circuit of one of the finest of all mountain areas in France – the Vanoise Alps. Easily accessible by train or bus from Chambéry and Grenoble, the Vanoise National Park neighbours that of the Gran Paradiso in Italy, with Mont Blanc to the north and the Écrins to the south. The Tour of the Vanoise explores the very best of this s…
Why We RideFrom the time we first wobble away from Mom or Dad on two wheels, we’re hooked. The mobility, the freedom that the bicycle brings is our first taste of independence. For many, that feeling persists, and bicycling becomes a lifelong love. It represents the promise of the open road, the enthralling sense of speed, the quiet places, the challenging trails– all in the pleasant company of f…
“Paris Photos/Paris Walks,” is a fine-press tri-tone black & white photography book that presents work of the author, his images and maps together in a singular scenic guide through the historic urban terrain of Paris. It was printed as an edition of 1700 copies, and was awarded the Printer Industry of Minnesota 2008 Star of Excellence Best of Merit for print excellence in books and journals.The …
When it opened in 1889, just a few months before the Exposition Universelle for which it was commissioned, Parisians-from Dumas to de Maupassant-were appalled by the “useless and monstrous” tower Gustave Eiffel had planted in the heart of their beloved city. That enmity, however, was short-lived, and today the Eiffel Tower stands magnificently as one of our most beloved architectural landmarks, a …
If it really is a farewell tour, Phil makes it a memorable one with this two-disc collector’s set. Along with a complete Paris concert featuring Collins performing “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven,” “Against All Odds,” “In the Air Tonight,” “Sussudio,” and more, you’ll also see 22 music videos for Phil’s greatest hits; the 1990 TV special “Phil’s Special: At Last…,” with guests John Trav…
While not a soundtrack per se, this suite of songs was inspired by Claude Lelouche’s And Now…Ladies and Gentlemen (2001). In the film, French singing star Patricia Kaas portrays a nightclub chanteuse suffering from a brain tumor who falls for a similarly afflicted thief (played by Jeremy Irons.) Given the plotline, it¹s not surprising that the tunes are drawn primarily from the classic chanson …
Experience the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker brought to life like you have never seen it before. This all-new film features a highly-acclaimed cast including; Elle Fanning, Nathan Lane, Frances de la Tour and John Turturro. Join Mary on a magical adventure when her toy nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a magical kingdom filled with fantastical toys, sugar plums and dancing f…
Summary:Filled with vibrant illustrations, search-and-find challenges, and 46 reusable stickers, this oversized book is a spectacular play space for future world travelers. And Mouk is the perfect tour guide! His journey takes him all around the world, and at every stop along the way his animal friends share fascinating tidbits about local customs. Young adventure-seekers will be amazed and amused…
