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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9782067109377
Edition: Multilingual
ISBN: 2067109375
Label: Michelin Travel Publications
Manufacturer: Michelin Travel Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1861
Publication Date: February 28, 2005
Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications
Studio: Michelin Travel Publications
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Editorial Review:
An institution, a bible for the traveller, a culinary reference: these and other flattering comments greet the arrival of the new edition of the Michelin Guide every spring, in France and other European countries.
Its wears its glorious reputation like a halo - a halo glittering with anecdotes, legends and a certain touch of mystery -, and today the Guide is, paradoxically, at once one of the most popular books in France (some thirty million copies were sold in its heyday) and one of the least known. There are very few complete collections in existence, accessible to the general public: since 1900, 95 editions have been printed, and some are highly coveted by collectors, travellers and fans of Bibendum, "The Michelin Man".
Within the guide, you will notice some of the symbols (we call them "pictograms") found in all of the editions of the Guide, and that have become a trademark of our publications. For each time period covered here, we have chosen a dozen of these symbols, representative of the changes in society during that time: from the light bulb that indicates that there is electricity in the establishment to the symbol for a modem connection today.
The symbols provide information that may be either general or specific to the establishment. They have been used in the Guide since the 1900 edition. Although they seem to be inspired by hieroglyphs or Chinese ideograms, their conception was certainly influenced by cartography, another field where Michelin has a long experience. Created specially for the Guide, the symbols had to be designed to be without ambiguity and remain legible when reduced in size. These symbols are concise, space-saving, objective and unbiased, and can be "read" in any language because they are universal. These little drawings thus were significant in the creation of the international collection of Bibendum's Guides.
Through the Guides, Michelin now has a special presence and provides a special service throughout Europe.
From one country to another, the definitions and modes of selection and classification ensure that the hotel and catering know-how of the establishments listed is not only representative of national traditions and particularities, but also meets the high standards required to satisfy visitors from elsewhere.
From Warsaw to the Canaries, and from Dublin to Athens or Budapest, the eight main volumes, which sell a total of 1.2 million copies, provide readers with details of:
30,700 hotels, 18,180 restaurants, 1,400 Michelin-starred establishments, 1,600 "Bib gourmand" establishments, 1,200 town and city maps, 7,000 pages, etc.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Michelin Guide - France
MIchelin guides are the best when evaluating hotels and restaurants in foreign countries and the Guide to France is their piece de resistance.
Rating:  - Michelin Red Guide to France fair at best
Good basic information, but no english sub titles, overall I would not buy this book, all the basic information is on the web, in english, so we understand it....
Rating: - Michelin Red Guide 2005 France
The Michelin Guides are absolutely invaluable - especially for connoisseurs of good food and wine. The guide is easy to use and provides a miriad of useful information on hotels, restaurants, places of interest, etc. I wouldn't travel to France without it.
Rating:  - The 2005 Michelin Red Guide to French Hotels and Restaurants
This Guide has a huge amount of well researched information presented in a compact easy to use form. The Michelin Guide was the original guide for travellers in France, inventing the star system, and over the years the Guide has built a well deserved reputation for a reliable rating on each establishment listed. For any region there are dozens of hotels and restaurants presented so as to be able to determine at a glance the quality and price range. Don't think of booking a holiday in France without ... Read More
Rating: - Maps are the other important asset
The previous reviewer misses one important point. Thanks to this guide you can find your way in almost any little town you can think of. Don't drive in France without it or get lost.
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