The South of France—East Half

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24787

Title

The South of France—East Half

Language

en

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This practical guidebook offers detailed itineraries for travelers exploring the East Half of France, from the Rhone valleys to the Mediterranean Riviera. C. B. Black provides authoritative advice on railway routes, hotel ratings, and health resorts, blending logistical precision with personal observations to assist both sightseers and invalids seeking climate therapy.

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C. B. Black's 'The South of France—East Half' serves as an indispensable companion for 19th-century travelers navigating the French Riviera, the Rhone valley, and key Italian border towns. Written by a leisure traveler rather than a mere hack writer, the guide corrects common errors found in other manuals and supplies minute details often overlooked by hurried observers. The text outlines specific railway routes connecting major hubs like Marseilles, Lyons, and Turin, while also detailing branch lines to lesser-known spas such as Vichy and Aix-les-Bains. Black emphasizes the importance of proper conduct for invalids, warning against over-exposure to cold or fatigue while enjoying the climate. He insists that even in the mildest stations, it is unsafe for invalids to venture out early morning or after sunset without warm clothing, noting that the risk of counteracting the beneficial influences of a sojourn is too great. The guide includes practical data on hotel costs, luggage handling, and opening hours for churches and galleries. It features extensive listings of towns, monuments, and artworks, such as the Pitti Palace in Florence and the Boboli Gardens, alongside maps and plans to help visitors chart their own courses. The arrangement of routes allows travelers to proceed from commencement to end or vice versa, with distances expressed by figures accompanying towns on the margin. Black also provides advice on dietetic regimen and general mode of living for those traveling abroad for health recovery, urging that the beneficial influence of climate requires aid from such measures. The book is an essential resource for tourism in Southern France and Northern Italy, offering a comprehensive view of the region's geography, culture, and practicalities for the discerning traveler.

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